Four third-year Wayamba University students were remanded by the Kuliyapitiya Magistrate’s Court for allegedly ragging a second-year student. The court’s decision followed their arrest in connection with the incident. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=112944
Effective today, the Ministry of Environment has mandated that all Central Environmental Authority (CEA) payment transactions will be conducted through the digital platform GovPay. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=112943
The Western Province North Crimes Division reported that Acting Defence Minister Aruna Jayasekera has granted a 90-day detention order for Sampath Manamperi to facilitate further questioning, as stated by an Ada Derana reporter. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=112942
Former Minister Manusha Nanayakkara has submitted an anticipatory bail application to the Colombo Magistrate’s Court. He seeks bail in anticipation of a possible arrest by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC). source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=112941
Chinese Ambassador to Sri Lanka, Qi Zhenhong, reaffirmed China’s commitment to enhancing its longstanding friendship with Sri Lanka, highlighting a two-millennia relationship that remains “deeply rooted and flourishing.” source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=112940
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has left for Japan after successfully attending the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly in the United States. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=112938
The UN Committee on Enforced Disappearances is reviewing Sri Lanka’s initial periodic report today, September 26, during its 29th session in Geneva, as announced by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Colombo. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=112937
Sri Lanka Police arrested 717 suspects on September 25 during island-wide operations aimed at preventing crime and drug-related activities. These efforts are part of ongoing initiatives to enhance public safety and combat illegal activities across the country. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=112936
The Colombo High Court has scheduled a pre-trial conference for December 18 in the case brought by the Attorney General against MP Namal Rajapaksa concerning the Krrish project, which has stirred controversy. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=112932
The Department of Meteorology has issued an Amber advisory for strong winds and rough seas in specific sea areas off Galle to Pottuvil and Puttalam to Kankasanthurai, including Matara, Hambantota, and Mannar. source http://www.adaderana.lk/news.php?nid=112931