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PM Modi urges Indians to conserve fuel, foreign exchange amid global crisis Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has urged citizens to reduce fuel consumption and cut non-essential spending amid the ongoing global energy crisis linked to tensions in West Asia.Speaking…

Atamasthanadhipathi remanded over abuse of minor girl to remain in hospital until 12 May       The Colombo Additional Magistrate has ordered that Atamasthanadhipathi Ven. Pallegama Hemarathana Thera, who was arrested on suspicion in connection with a rape and…

Ravi pleads guilty to lesser charge, Seeks withdrawal of drunk-driving charge     Public Security Ministry Secretary Ravi Seneviratne pleaded guilty to failing to prevent an accident when he was arraigned in the Mount Lavinia Magistrate’s Court on Thursday in…

Suspect arrested with hashish worth over Rs. 40 million     A Sri Lankan passenger who had brought a stock of hashish into the country and was attempting to leave the Katunayake Airport with the narcotics was arrested by officers…

Treasury funds fraud: mystery telephone call amid transactions Pub     Investigation teams, including the Criminal Investigation Department (CID), probing the transfer of US$2.5 million belonging to the Treasury into the hands of a group of fraudsters, have reportedly launched…

“Kapila’s death will not obstruct airbus investigation”       Professor and President’s Counsel Prathibha Mahanamahewa says the sudden death of former SriLankan Airlines executive Kapila Chandrasena will not hinder the continuation of investigations into the Airbus deal. He stated…

Amid heavy rains: More reservoirs reach spill levels Authorities urge residents to remain vigilant   Heavy rainfall is expected to continue over the coming days, with the Department of Meteorology warning the prevailing atmospheric disturbance could develop into a low-pressure…

Medical Education: Committee to prepare national policy   A committee has been appointed to formulate a national policy on medical education with the aim of aligning medical training with the country’s healthcare needs.Colombo University Vice Chancellor Prof. Indika M. Karunathilake…

Caregiving sector to be professionalized   Allowance system under consideration   The Ministry of Labour is taking steps to professionalize the caregiving sector by introducing an allowance system while also working to establish clear criteria to identify individuals who require…

Airbus Probe: MR to appear before CIABOC tomorro   Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa said that he would comply with the summons issued by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) and appear before the Commission tomorrow (12).…