Dr Sudath Gunasekara. Kandy Trinco Tanks Leased to India in 2002; Another 61 Leased to India Plus India Given Veto Power Over Use of All 99 Tanks in 2022 January, Posted on January 22nd, 2025 Dilrook Kannangara    In reference to the above letter (Attached below) by Dilrook, I would be glad if you could […]

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PRESS RELEASE  Pathfinder Foundation A high-level delegation from the National Institute for Defense Studies (NIDS), Japan, visited the Pathfinder Foundation. The delegation led by Mr. Manabu Imakyuri, President of NIDS paid a courtesy call on the Founder of Pathfinder Foundation, Mr. Milinda Moragoda and engaged in a stimulating discussion with the Pathfinder team. The NIDS […]

Courtesy Adaderana Parliamentarian Chamara Sampath Dassanayake alleges that several government ministers, misuse government vehicles despite official claims that no such vehicles have been provided to them. The accusations surfaced during the parliamentary session today (23), in response to a question regarding the allocation of vehicles to MPs.  Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya addressed the inquiry, […]

Courtesy Adaderana The National Dengue Control Unit (NDCU) says that 3,649 dengue cases have been reported in the country within the first three weeks of this year. Furthermore, two dengue-related deaths have been reported during this period, the NDCU reported. The Western Province has recorded the highest number of cases, totaling 1,576. Of these, 491 […]

Courtesy Adaderana Special investigation teams of the Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) have raided several wholesale and retail outlets in Colombo District and detected 20 traders selling rice at prices exceeding the maximum retail price. Accordingly, six special investigation teams were deployed to inspect the wholesalers and importers in Pettah. Raids were also carried out in […]

 DARSHANA SANJEEWA BALASURIYA  Courtesy Daily Mirror Colombo, Jan 23 (Daily Mirror) – The President’s Secretariat has issued a series of instructions to all Ministry secretaries outlining the facilities and services to be provided to Ministers. In a written communication, Secretary to the President Dr. N.S. Kumanayake instructed Ministry secretaries on how to facilitate the functions […]

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Courtesy Hiru News The House Committee of Parliament has decided to raise the fees charged to MPs for meals at the Parliament Dining Hall by Rs. 1,550, effective next week. Deputy Minister Gamagedara Dissanayake, a committee member, stated that the fee for breakfast will increase from Rs. 100 to Rs. 600, lunch from Rs. 300 […]

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