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Sri Lanka Railways suspends third-class seat reservations on several trains
Sri Lanka Railways has decided to suspend third-class seat reservations on several train services, converting these compartments into regular third-class carriages. According to reports, the decision affects the trains operating from Colombo Fort to Badulla at 5.55 a.m. and 8.30 a.m., as well as the Colombo Fort to Talaimannar train at 3.45 p.m. While third-class…
Australia bans DeepSeek on government devices citing security concerns
Australia has banned DeepSeek from all government devices over concerns that the Chinese artificial intelligence startup poses security risks, the government said on Tuesday. The Secretary of the Department of Home Affairs issued a mandatory direction for all government entities to “prevent the use or installation of DeepSeek products, applications and web services and where…
FeaturesThe President’s Jaffna visit and its implications
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake is showing the change for the better that a single individual can bring by challenging old ways of doing things by those who have traditionally governed the country. According to the news media and first person accounts by reliable commentators contacted in Jaffna, the president’s visit to the Jaffna peninsula last…
77th Independence Day: AKD’s Call to Build a Better Future
On the occasion of Sri Lanka’s 77th National Independence Day, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake stressed on the nation’s collective hopes and aspirations for a new kind of freedom. Reflecting on Sri Lanka’s rich history, President Dissanayake highlighted the government’s commitment to rebuilding a thriving nation through the united efforts of people from all regions—North, East,…
Police rejecting recording complaints is illeagal IGP Issues Guidelines to Enhance Transparency in Complaint Recording
The Inspector General of Police (IGP) has issued a circular detailing the procedures for recording and investigating complaints under Section 109 of the Police Ordinance. The directive underscores the importance of accountability, systematic documentation, and strict adherence to legal protocols to ensure justice and fairness in handling complaints. The circular addresses concerns that some police…
Gazette issued lifting suspension on vehicle imports to Sri Lanka
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, in his capacity as the Minister of Finance, has issued an Extraordinary Gazette notification today (31), officially lifting the temporary suspension imposed on vehicle imports to Sri Lanka. Accordingly, the Extraordinary Gazette titled “Imports and Exports (Control) Regulations No. 02 of 2025”, has been published and lifts the temporary suspension on…