Singapore’s Leader of the Opposition in parliament, Pritam Singh, has been stripped of his title by the prime minister following a vote by lawmakers. The vote took place on Wednesday in parliament, which is overwhelmingly dominated by the ruling People’s Action Party (PAP). The move follows Singh’s conviction for lying under oath to a parliamentary committee. Singh has consistently maintained …
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Veteran singer and musician Raju Bandara has passed away at the age of 65, according to family sources.
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Project Aims to Strengthen Renewable Energy Capacity and Deliver Benefits to Local Communities – Minister of Energy, Kumara Jayakody In line with the government’s policy to achieve net zero carbon emissions by 2050, the 50-megawatt wind power project being developed by Hayleys Fentons Limited in Mannar was officially launched this morning (15) under the patronage of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake. …
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The primary objective of the Prajashakthi National Movement is not only to economically empower the people, but also to strengthen their education and health, thereby building a developed and resilient human community – Minister of Rural Development, Social Security and Community Empowerment, Dr. Upali Pannilage Minister of Rural Development, Social Security and Community Empowerment Dr. Upali Pannilage stated that the …
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Investigations have been started on a message received at the Weligama police station at night (14) that two people were killed and another person was injured in electric strike in Kammalgoda area of Weligama police station. The deceased was 66 years old and the injured is 22 years old residents of Koledanda, Weligama area. The current investigation has revealed the …
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A group of officers at Moratuwa police station has arrested a man who was riding on a motorbike at the Moratuwa police domination on 2026.01.13 with 07 grams of heroin and 500 mg of motorbike. The suspect is 36 years old from Molape, Moratuwa area. Further investigations conducted into the suspect has revealed that a suspect wants gold robbery and …
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Showery condition over the island is expected to reduce from today (15th). Showers or thundershowers may occur at a few places in Kaluthara, Galle, Matara and Rathnapura districts after 4.00 p.m. Mainly fair weather will prevail elsewhere. Misty conditions can be expected at some places in Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central and Northwestern provinces and in Galle and Matara districts during the …
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Importers have agreed to reduce the prices of imported milk powder from January 16, the Ministry of Trade, Commerce, Food Security and Cooperative Development said today. Accordingly, the price of a kilogram of imported milk powder will be reduced by Rs. 125, while a 400-gram packet will see a reduction of Rs. 50 from January 16. The Ministry said the …
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The nominations for the appointments of three new Ambassadors and a new High Commissioner have been approved by the Committee on High Posts of Parliament. Moreover, the Committee has also granted approval for the appointment of a Secretary to the Ministry. This was when the said Committee Chaired by Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, Hon. Prime Minister met recently (Jan. 09) in …
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The attention of the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Governance, Justice and Civil Protection was drawn to the Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs (Amendment) Bill and the Judicature (Amendment) Bill. Discussions on these Bills took place at a meeting of the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Governance, Justice and Civil Protection, held in Parliament on 9th January 2026, under the chairmanship of …
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