Political and Social News
FR petition filed to halt presidential election
A fundamental rights petition has been filed in the Supreme Court seeking an order to prevent the Election Commission from conducting the Presidential Election until the Court decides on the incumbent President's tenure.
Sri Lanka to launch Octane 100 petrol today
Sri Lanka is is to launch 100 Octane premium petrol, known as XP100 rating fuel, which helps enhance the performance of vehicles, particularly high-end luxury cars and bikes.
Government must be blamed for school disruptions if union actions escalate: Stalin
If the government does not understand their situation and ignores the trade union action, they will have to extend their actions to the schools. In that case, the government will be responsible for disrupting the education of schoolchildren, Ceylon Teachers' Union (CTU) General Secretary Joseph Stalin said.
Sampanthan Departed when SL needed more leaders like HIM: Ven. Banagala Upatissa Thero
Ven. Banagala Upatissa Na Thero, Chairperson of the Sri Lanka Maha Bodhi Association and Japan’s Chief Sanghanayake of Dambadiva Sanchi Chethiyagiri Vihara, has paid tribute to the late MP and former opposition leader R. Sampanthan, recognising him as a respected leader with a profound vision for fostering harmony between the North and South of Sri Lanka.
New Electricity Act came into effect yesterday: Ministry
The New Electricity Act, which was endorsed by the Speaker three weeks ago, came into effect yesterday (27), the Power and Energy Ministry said.
A 15-hour water cut in Colombo tomorrow
Colombo residents are set to experience a 15-hour water cut tomorrow (29) as the National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) announced that water supply to several areas in the city will be suspended.
Ex-LTTE combatants among those seeking common Tamil presidential candidate
It is reported to us that the party formed by former LTTE militants is in a political merger that is expected to field a common Tamil presidential candidate in the upcoming elections.
Indian poaching trawler’s aggressive maneuvering kills sailor, damages Dora: Navy
By Kurulu Koojana Kariyakarawana and Romesh Madusanka – Wann A sailor sustained fatal wounds and a Navy Dora damaged due to the aggressive maneuvering of a poaching Indian bottom trawler during a pre-dawn operation by the Sri Lanka Navy to seize the intruding vessel in the seas off Delft Island in Jaffna yesterday, the Navy said.
Sri Lanka CERT issues warning over social media scams
The Sri Lanka Computer Emergency Readiness Team (SL CERT) urges the public to be cautious of fake messages purportedly sent by various banks, commercial institutions, and international organizations.
Sri Lanka strikes debt relief deal with bond holders ending bankruptcy: Ravi K
Former Finance Minister Ravi Karunanayake yesterday confirmed that history has been made with the end of bankruptcy in Sri Lanka consequent to striking a debt restructure deal with external creditors and sovereign bond holders this week.