The former Inspector General of Police (IGP), Deshabandu Tennakoon has been ordered to be further remanded until April 03 by the Matara Magistrate’s Court. Tennakoon, who was subject to an arrest warrant in connection with a shooting incident near a hotel in the Pelena area of Weligama in 2023, surrendered to the court by submitting a motion yesterday (19), after …
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The Sri Lanka Police Media Spokesman SSP Buddhika Manatunga has reportedly tendered his resignation from the position. He has already handed over his letter of resignation to the Acting IGP Priyantha Weerasooriya, according to sources.
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President Anura Kumara Disanayake stated that steps will be taken to provide the necessary facilities to eliminate organized crime and drug abuse, as well as to introduce new legislation. The President made these remarks during a discussion held today (18) at the Presidential Secretariat with the police chiefs of the Western Province. He emphasized that maintaining the rule of law …
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President Anura Kumara Disanayake instructed police chiefs of the Southern Province to carry out their duties without any influence. The President further stated that his government would facilitate this process by ensuring political authority provides the necessary assistance. President Disanayake made these remarks during a discussion held today (18) at the Presidential Secretariat with police chiefs of the Southern Province. …
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In the heart of Sri Lanka, far away from the bustle of the beaches or the calm of the cultural sites, is a region where the fragrance of tea wafts gently in the air. This is the Hill Country, where a new hiking trail connects visitors with locals, and showcases the story of Ceylon tea to the world. The Pekoe Trail runs for over …
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The school cut-off marks for the admission of students to Grade 06 of the schools based on the results of the 2024 Grade 5 Scholarship Examination have been released by the Ministry of Education. Accordingly, the ministry said the students can check the schools that they have been selected to, using the following link starting today (14): https://g6application.moe.gov.lk/ Students who have …
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A meeting between President Anura Kumara Disanayake and officials of the Ministry of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development was held today (14) at the Presidential Secretariat. Discussions focused on enhancing the efficiency, integration and development of the manufacturing sector to strengthen the national economy, as well as addressing the challenges associated with these efforts.Key topics included government-led initial investments and proper …
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The Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) has called on the government to immediate steps to apprehend the suspect responsible for the alleged rape of a female doctor of the Anuradhapura Teaching Hospital within tomorrow (12). The GMOA has also warned that if the suspect is not arrested within tomorrow, they will initiate a strike across the entire North Central Province. …
Continue ReadingThe re-scrutinized results of the 2024 Grade 5 Scholarship Examination, have been released online, according to the Department of Examinations. The results can be obtained by entering the correct index number after logging on to the official websites of the Department of Examinations (www.doenets.lk and www.results.exams.gov.lk), the department said.
Continue ReadingAn open warrant has been issued against former Inspector General of Police (IGP) Deshabandu Tennakoon by the Matara Magistrate’s Court, upon the request of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID), said Ada Derana reporter. The CID informed the Matara Magistrate’s Court today that a total of ten suspicious locations across the island had been inspected, and intelligence officers had been deployed …
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