President vows to defeat narcotic trade
The President stated that narcotics have turned into a deep deceptive trade that has gripped the nation and that he is taking action to defeat it, as the children, the general public and the entire country are becoming victims of this deceptive trade. He made these remarks while addressing the ceremony held to launch the island-wide anti-drug operation at the Sugathadasa Stadium today.
Weligama case suspects remanded till November 13
Chief Magistrate of Matara Chathura Dissanayake ordered that the seven suspects in connection with the murder of Lasantha Wickramasekara, the Chairman of the Weligama Pradeshiya Sabha to be held in remand custody until November 13.
Magistrate’s Court commenced Diana Gamage case
The examination of evidence in the case filed by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) against former State Minister Diana Gamage on charges of submitting false information to the Controller of Immigration and Emigration to obtain a passport and remain in Sri Lanka without a valid visa commenced before the Colombo Magistrate’s Court today.
Tomorrow GMOA launches an island-wide trade union action
The Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) has decided to launch an island-wide trade union action tomorrow in protest against the alleged arbitrary transfer system.
Three-wheelers, school transport and other taxi services to be regulated
The National Transport Commission announced plans to regulate transport services, including school transport, three-wheelers, office transport, taxis, and special services, NTC Director General Commander (Rtd) Dr. Nilan Miranda told during a news conference.
Disabled war heroes staged a protest
A group of disabled war heroes staged a protest in front of Fort Railway Station as they are not receiving their salaries. Later, they marched towards the Presidential Secretariat to hand over a petition to the President and the Prime Minister.
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