News Room : UPDATE: Sampath Manamperi Detained for a Week
The Walasmulla Magistrate’s Court today (17) granted permission to the Police Narcotics Bureau (PNB) to detain Sampath Manamperi for seven days for questioning. Manamperi is accused of concealing two containers of raw materials allegedly used in the production of the drug ‘Ice,’ reportedly linked to underworld figure Kehelbaddara Padme. The two containers were recently discovered in Middeniya. Manamperi surrendered to the...
News Room : Sampath Manamperi Surrenders to the Court
Sampath Manamperi, wanted in connection with the discovery of two containers suspected to contain chemicals used for producing crystal methamphetamine (ICE) in Middeniya, surrendered to the Walasmulla Magistrate’s Court, today (17). Earlier on 15 September, his lawyer informed the Court of Appeal that Sampath Manampperi was preparing to voluntarily present himself to the court. Following his surrender, the Court directed...
News Room : UNP Lifts Party Bans on Members Who Joined SJB
The United National Party (UNP) Working Committee has decided to lift all party bans and disciplinary actions imposed on UNP members who had joined the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB). The committee also appointed a special panel, chaired by former Attorney General and President’s Counsel Tilak Marapana, to examine any legal implications that may arise when implementing this decision. UNP Chairman Vajira...
News Room : Deputy Minister Chathuranga Abeysinghe Concludes Visit to China
At the invitation of the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade (CCPIT), Chathuranga Abeysinghe, Deputy Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Developmentcompleted a four-day official visit to Sichuan Province, China, aimed at deepening economic cooperation and enhancing bilateral trade relations. During the visit, the Deputy Minister addressed the South Asia & Southeast Asia Business Development Cooperation Conference and delivered...
News Room : Some Govt MPs Behave Like They Are in the Opposition – Lal Kantha
Agriculture, Livestock, Lands, and Irrigation Minister K.D. Lal Kantha says that certain government-affiliated Members of Parliament are behaving as if they are still in the opposition. Speaking to the media after attending a ceremony, minister Lal Kantha stressed that if MPs wanted to act as though they were in the opposition, there would be no need for a government. “If we...
News Room : ASUS Gaming V16 Launched in Sri Lanka: The Laptop for Gamers & Creators
ASUS, a global leader in consumer electronics, has announced the launch of the all-new ASUS Gaming V16 (V3607) laptop in Sri Lanka — the latest addition to its premium lineup. Engineered for gamers, creators, students, and professionals alike, the ASUS Gaming V16 delivers cutting-edge technology in a sleek, lightweight design, featuring a high-refresh-rate display and powerful performance capabilities. The...
News Room : Cabinet Approves ‘Hospitality Labour Force’ Training Programme
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the implementation of the “Hospitality Labour Force” programme aimed at training more than 800,000 skilled workers to meet the government’s target of attracting five million tourists annually by 2030. Recognising the limited training capacity of the Sri Lanka Institute of Tourism and Hotel Management (SLITHM), the programme will provide six-month National Vocational Qualification (NVQ...
News Room : New Three-Storey Building for Maliyadeva College Approved
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the construction of a new three-storey building for the primary section of Kurunegala Maliyadeva College, one of the oldest and most prestigious schools in the district. Established in 1888, Maliyadeva College currently has 4,617 students. The primary section is presently conducted in three single-storey, tile-roofed buildings that are decades old and no longer adequate...
News Room : Stocks, Solar, and Crypto: Wasantha Samarasinghe’s Rs 275Mn Assets Explained
Minister of Trade, Commerce and Food Security, Wasantha Samarasinghe, has defended his declaration of assets and liabilities, saying that the Rs. 275 million worth of assets listed in his declaration consists of family inheritance and assets he developed through years of business and investment. Speaking during a live political talk show last night (15), Wasantha Samarasinghe said that the public...
News Room : Israel has committed genocide in Gaza, UN commission of inquiry says
A United Nations commission of inquiry says Israel has committed genocide against Palestinians in Gaza. A new report says there are reasonable grounds to conclude that four of the five genocidal acts defined under international law have been carried out since the start of the war with Hamas in 2023: killing members of a group, causing them serious bodily and...