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NVIDIA CEO Jensen Huang urges AI companies to prioritize safety and rigorous testing, warning against releasing unprepared products, while projecting double AI chip sales driven by growing global adoption.
The article reports on the recruitment of 350 new Health Attendants in Sri Lanka's Northern Province under the patronage of Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa. These appointments cover both Line Ministry and Northern Provincial Council positions across multiple hospitals, including Jaffna Teaching Hospital and Jaffna Nursing Training School. Additionally, a new Medical Officers' Quarters complex was handed over to medical staff at Tellippalai Base Hospital.
The World Bank Group mobilized a record $112 billion in private capital during fiscal year 2026, tripling the FY22 figure. Total financing and mobilization for developing economies surpassed $200 billion, driven by institutional reforms and a focus on job creation.
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The UNDP donated modern forensic equipment to Sri Lanka’s Government Analyst’s Department to improve DNA testing and forensic analysis capacity. The handover, funded by the Canadian Government, included RT-PCR, PCR, Crime-Lite and serological equipment, while officials cited efforts to reduce forensic report delays.
Sri Lanka's Department of Agriculture is expected to finalize and announce the start and end dates for water supply during the Maha cultivation season. The decision is being discussed with the Deputy Minister of Agriculture, ministry officials, and farmer organizations.
The bribery case against Member of Parliament Namal Rajapaksa will be called again at the Colombo Chief Magistrate's Court today. He faces charges related to the Airbus deal and has also been remanded for a separate money laundering case concerning aircraft acquisitions for SriLankan Airlines.
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya has instructed Vice-Chancellors to efficiently fill existing university vacancies and questioned the delay in making approved appointments. Participating in a higher education sub-committee meeting, she also urged university administrations to take moral responsibility for curbing ragging and to conduct investigations in a way that instills confidence in victimized students.
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COLOMBO (News 1st): Former Chairman of the National Transport Commission (NTC) Renuka Perera has been remanded until September 29. He was remanded after being produced before the Colombo Magistrate’s Court.
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COLOMBO (News 1st): The corruption case against Yoshitha Rajapaksa and former Commander of the Navy Admiral of the Fleet Wasantha Karannagoda was taken up before the Colombo High Court today. High Court Judge Ravindra Premaratne ordered that the case be called on October 13 for a pre-trial conference.
COLOMBO (News 1st); President Anura Kumara Dissanayake says Sri Lanka has now entered a path of economic stability and that the Government's focus is to use that achievement as a foundation for a broader transformation of the country's economy and society. The President made these remarks during a meeting held at the Presidential Secretariat with a delegation from the International Monetary Fund…
COLOMBO (News 1st); The family of former First Lady Shiranthi Rajapaksa is not prepared to disclose her current location, according to Manoj Gamage, spokesman for former President Mahinda Rajapaksa. Gamage said he had been informed that Shiranthi Rajapaksa would return to Sri Lanka as soon as possible in order to continue providing care and support to former President Mahinda Rajapaksa.
COLOMBO (News 1st); A three-wheeler driver was shot dead Thursday (17) afternoon in a brazen shooting incident beneath the Dematagoda Black Bridge, police said. Police Spokesman F.U.
COLOMBO (News 1st); Former First Lady Shiranthi Rajapaksa, the wife of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa, has been summoned to appear before the Financial Crimes Investigation Division on September 24 to provide a statement in connection with an ongoing investigation into financial transactions linked to the Siriliya Saviya Foundation. Investigators are seeking to record a statement from…
COLOMBO (News 1st); Sri Lanka Railways says it will not allow the ongoing strike launched by several trade unions to disrupt train operations, with authorities taking steps to ensure that services continue despite the industrial action. Railways General Manager Ravindra Pathmapriya stated that office trains were operated as scheduled today, while the department worked to maintain normal services…
COLOMBO (News 1st); The driver of the car involved in the fatal road accident that claimed three lives in Mattakkuliya has been remanded until September 30. The order was issued after the suspect was produced today before the Aluthkade Magistrate’s Court No. 07.
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COLOMBO (News 1st): The number of dengue cases reported in Sri Lanka so far this year has risen to 98,249. The highest number of cases has been reported from the Gampaha District, with 20,856 cases recorded.
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COLOMBO (News 1st): The Colombo High Court has ordered that the corruption case filed by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption against former Commander of Sri Lanka Navy Admiral of the Fleet Wasantha Karannagoda and Yoshitha Rajapaksa, be called for a pre-trial conference. Colombo High Court Judge Ravindra Premaratne issued the order today after considering the facts…
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COLOMBO (News 1st); Sri Lanka Customs says it has surpassed a major revenue milestone this year, with total revenue collections exceeding Rs. 2 trillion. According to the department, the largest contribution to revenue has come from the importation of motor vehicles, followed by petroleum imports, which together account for a significant share of Customs income.
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Former National Transport Commission Chairman Renuka Perera was arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) over alleged corruption concerning passenger transport permits for the Southern Expressway. Investigators accuse him of causing a financial loss to the State by issuing 56 permits outside prescribed legal procedures and failing to collect required annual fees in a single payment. He is set to be produced before the Colombo Chief Magistrate's Court.
Sri Lanka Police have launched 24-hour hotline numbers to assist applicants facing difficulties obtaining Police Clearance Certificates while the online clearance system undergoes essential maintenance. Applicants can now submit requests through local police stations or, for those abroad, through close relatives or nearest Sri Lankan embassies. The online application process has been temporarily suspended pending system restoration.
