SC restricts President from nominating judges to SC, other than Chief Justice

The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) has reduced its fuel prices with effect from tonight.

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Vehicle imports may be relaxed either before January next year or before the elections, potentially for political gain during the upcoming election period, Vehicle Importers Association of Lanka (VIAL) President Indika Sampath Merinchige said.

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Sri Lanka and Saudi Arabia inked a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to promote investments, Foreign Minister Ali Sabry said.

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A total of 2,440 new private limited companies have been incorporated between 1 to 31 March, according to the Department of the Registrar of Companies.

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Kazakhstan had a great start to the Asia Rugby Division 1 Championship opening encounter when they edged out a spirited Qatar outfit by 33 points (five tries and four conversions) to 31 points (one penalty try, three tries, three conversions and one penalty) in a thriller at the Racecourse Grounds in Colombo.

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Claiming that there have been no reported landslides or other issues since the Uma Oya Project was opened, State Minister of Power and Energy Indika Anuruddha said a team of geologists will embark on an inspection tour of the Uma Oya region tomorrow to assess and document any reported cracks and floods in the area.

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Police request people to obtain proper permission if drone cameras are to be used to take photographs or video recordings of the May Day rallies and processions tomorrow.

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The Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) is the only party that will conduct its May Day rally at a playground, maintaining tradition, while other political parties have been unable to secure similar venues, SLPP General Secretary MP Sagara Kariyawasam said.

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The Senior Selection Committee on Tuesday picked India’s 15-member squad for the upcoming ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024, which will be hosted in the West Indies and USA.

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Conducting coaching or tuition classes aimed at the 2023 (2024) G.C.E. Ordinary Level (O/L) Examination aspirants will be prohibited from tonight till the exams are concluded, the Department of Examinations said.

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Jofra Archer has been recalled to the England squad for their defence of the T20 World Cup in the Caribbean and United States in June.

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South Africa named their 15-man squad for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 on Tuesday, 30 April.

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The government today approved the amendment to the Penal Code and the Criminal Procedure Code for the banning of all corporal or physical punishments in all sectors.

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Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) General Secretary Ranjith Madduma Bandara today hit out at the party’s Organizer Gamini Vijith Vijithamuni Soysa who has been critical of the party leadership lately.

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A serving UK Metropolitan Police officer who assaulted an innocent Sri Lankan after mistaking him for a criminal has been spared jail.

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The VIP lounge terminal roof of the Bandaranaike International Airport was damaged this morning following a misfire from a T-56 type firearm belonging to an airman of the Sri Lanka Air Force.

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Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) Parliamentarian Mahindananda Aluthgamage was today acquitted and released from the money laundering case by the Colombo High Court.

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The leader of the Eksath Janaraja Peramuna and MP Patali Champika Ranawaka, arrived at the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) to provide a statement.

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The Sri Lanka Automobile Sports (SLAMS) today appointed a three-member independent board of inquiry to investigate into the tragedy at the Fox Hill Supercross Motor Racing Event on April 21.

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The Court of Appeal’s decision whether or not to consider the writ petition filed by former Health Minister Keheliya Rambukwella seeking an order directing the Maligakanda Magistrate to release him on bail was today postponed for May 7.

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AstraZeneca has admitted in court for the first time that its COVID jab can cause a deadly blood clotting side effect.

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Four law enforcement officers have been fatally shot and four others were wounded while serving a warrant in Charlotte, North Carolina, officials say.

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Four persons were arrested for impersonating officers of the Criminal Investigation Department and demanding a bribe of Rs. 10 million.

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Four incidents of rape involving underage girls have been reported today from the Buttala, Wedekumbura, Kudaoya and Wellawaya police areas in the Moneragala district.

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The decision to not hold the annual SMMT International Automotive Summit in Sri Lanka for 2025 was influenced by the prevalence of beggar menace at traffic lights in Colombo, Sri Lanka Automobile Association Secretary Devapriya Hettiarachchi yesterday said.

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Despite the public being heaped with tax burdens and a soaring cost of living, parliamentarians, along with public servants in the executive category, are set to get concessionary vehicle permits soon, the Daily Mirror learns.

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As per the recently issued gazette notification, the income tax payments can only be made using three methods.

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The financial knowledge of Sri Lankans is at satisfactory levels when compared with the other countries but the island nation is lagging behind financial behaviour, the financial sector regulator, the Central Bank said.

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The political parties should publicize their election manifestos well in advance of any election, be it a Presidential or Parliamentary poll, to create a better and responsible political culture in the country, the Peoples’ Action for Free and Fair Elections (PAFFREL) said.

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President Ranil Wickremesinghe’s next revolution is to prepare the farmers for the upliftment of agriculture based on modern technology, Wildlife and Forest Resources Conservation and Irrigation Minister Pavithra Wanniarachchi said.

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Former President Chandrika Bandaranaike Kumaratunga said today President Ranil Wickremesinghe invited her on several occasions to take up a position and support the government.

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Sri Lanka Police have announced the implementation of a special traffic plan in the vicinity of May Day parades and rallies scheduled for Wednesday (May 01).

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The doubts that existed among all parties on whether Sri Lanka will be able to overcome the economic crisis have disappeared, Finance State Minister Shehan Semasinghe said.

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The Police Department today urged people not to give money to those begging from them in vehicles stuck at traffic lights within the Colombo city limits.

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The Excise Department of Sri Lanka has prohibited the sale of all kinds of alcoholic beverages in Divisional Secretariat areas in the country where May Day rallies and processions are held on Wednesday, May 1.

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Colombo is set to witness an exhilarating clash of talents as the Asia Rugby (AR) Division 1 Championship will kick-off at the Racecourse Grounds tomorrow.

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