The Election Commission will be empowered to announce the presidential election date after midnight yesterday (16), and the date will be announced before the … [Read more...]
Former Foreign Minister Rohitha Bogollagama Remanded Until Conclusion of Case
Former Foreign Minister Rohitha Bogollagama, who was arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC), has been ordered … [Read more...]
Shiranthi Rajapaksa Remanded; Pradeep Kariyawasam Granted Bail
Former First Lady Shiranthi Rajapaksa, who was arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) today (07), has been … [Read more...]
Bill to Prevent Organized Crime Gazetted in Sri Lanka
The government has officially published the Prevention of Organized Crime Bill in the government gazette. The primary objective of the proposed legislation … [Read more...]
Former Minister Rohitha Bogollagama Arrested by Bribery Commission
Former Minister Rohitha Bogollagama has been arrested by officers of the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) in connection … [Read more...]
Gotabaya’s Former Private Secretary Sugeeshwara Bandara Further Remanded
Sugeeshwara Bandara, who served as the Private Secretary to former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, has been ordered to be further remanded by Colombo Fort … [Read more...]
Ex-Chief Justice Shirani Bandaranayake’s Husband Pradeep Kariyawasam Arrested
Officers from the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) have arrested Pradeep Kariyawasam, the husband of former Chief Justice … [Read more...]
Indictments Handed to Former IGP Deshabandu Tennakoon and 7 Others Over Weligama Hotel Shooting
Indictments were served today (07) at the Matara High Court against eight suspects, including former Inspector General of Police (IGP) Deshabandu Tennakoon, in … [Read more...]
Use of Basil’s ‘Browns Hill’ Land Suspended by Court Order
The Financial Crimes Investigation Division (FCID) has informed the Matara Magistrate’s Court that steps have been taken to suspend the use and transaction of … [Read more...]
First Reading of 2027 Appropriation Bill in Parliament Today
The Appropriation Bill for the financial year 2027 is scheduled to be presented to Parliament for its first reading today (07). President Anura Kumara … [Read more...]
A Friendly Swap? Questions Raised as Shiranthi Returns and Ranil Departs for Singapore
Political observers have raised eyebrows following the quick succession of events where Mary Lourdes Wickremesinghe, widely known as Shiranthi Rajapaksa, … [Read more...]
Underworld’s “Dada”: Mahinda Kahandagamage Represented Russia Youth Summit as Namal’s Representative
COLOMBO — Mahinda Kahandagamage, a close associate of the Rajapaksa family who was recently arrested in connection with methamphetamine ("Ice") trafficking, was … [Read more...]
#AskHandun: Minister Sunil Handunnetti Launches FB Q&A to Clarify Low-Interest SME Loans
COLOMBO — Minister of Industry Development Sunil Handunnetti has introduced a new social media initiative titled #AskHandun on his Facebook page, designed to … [Read more...]
Namal Rajapaksa Remanded Until October 16
Colombo Chief Magistrate Asanga S. Bodaragama today (06) ordered that Parliamentarian Namal Rajapaksa, National Organizer of the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna … [Read more...]
Shiranthi Rajapaksa Summoned by FCID on October 13
Former First Lady Shiranthi Rajapaksa, wife of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa, has been summoned to appear before the Financial Crimes Investigation … [Read more...]
Former Minister Sarana’s Wife and Two Others Remanded Until October 20
Colombo Chief Magistrate Asanga S. Bodaragama today (06) ordered that the wife of former Minister Sarana Gunawardena, a court employee, and a court registrar be … [Read more...]
Former CMC Councilor Mahinda Kahandagama Arrested with ‘ICE’
Former Colombo Municipal Council (CMC) member Mahinda Kahandagama has been arrested by the Colombo Central Crimes Investigation Division in possession of a … [Read more...]
Namal’s Legal Advice Proves a Trap: Sagara Kariyawasam’s Misleading Claims Exposed
Attorney-at-Law Sagara Kariyawasam, who has been addressing press conferences on behalf of Namal Rajapaksa, has been caught making false and misleading … [Read more...]
The Story of the Men Who Brought the Iron Rails Back to Life
Independent observers have described the restoration of the Upcountry Railway Line up to Gampola as nothing short of a miracle, following severe damage caused … [Read more...]
Shiranthi Rajapaksa Returns After Bail Attempts Fail; Observers Highlight Name and ID Discrepancies
Political observers have turned their focus toward recent media briefings and indoor meetings conducted by the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP), warning that … [Read more...]
Prime Minister Vests 5,000 New Houses in the Public, Emphasizes Community-Driven Housing
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that the government’s objective is to empower citizens to build their own dignified homes through active community … [Read more...]