A Revenue Inspector attached to a sub-office of the Kotikawatta - Mulleriyawa Pradeshiya Sabha has been arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of … [Read more...]
Alleged Abduction of 11 Youths: Former Navy Commander Ravindra Wijegunaratne Released on Strict Bail Conditions
The Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court today (22) ordered the release of former Navy Commander Ravindra Wijegunaratne on strict bail conditions in connection with … [Read more...]
Warrant Reissued for Arrest of Former US Ambassador Jaliya Wickramasuriya
The Colombo Fort Magistrate's Court today (22) reissued a warrant for the arrest of former Sri Lankan Ambassador to the United States, Jaliya Wickramasuriya, … [Read more...]
Son of Former State Minister Shantha Bandara Produced in Court Over Rs. 20 Million Heist
The son of former State Minister Shantha Bandara, who was arrested in connection with the robbery of Rs. 20 million from a Chinese national, is scheduled to be … [Read more...]
Direct Prosecution Power Granted to COPE and COPA to Target Public Fund Fraud
Parliament yesterday (21) approved powers to initiate direct legal action against respondents based on findings uncovered by key oversight committees - the … [Read more...]
Harvest of Resilience: How People’s Determination Overcame Cyclone Ditwa
The recovery and relief efforts launched by the government led by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, following the devastation caused by Cyclone Ditwa late … [Read more...]
UNP Demands Withdrawal of Police Notice on Suspicious Wealth
The United National Party (UNP) has urged the Sri Lanka Police to immediately withdraw a recently issued public notice appealing for information regarding … [Read more...]
Akila Viraj Skips Bribery Commission Summons
Akila Viraj Kariyawasam, General Secretary of the United National Party (UNP), has reportedly failed to appear before the Commission to Investigate Allegations … [Read more...]
Cabinet Approves Purchase of 600 Ultra-Modern ‘Deluxe’ Buses for SLTB
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a proposal to procure 600 ultra-modern 'Deluxe' (air-conditioned) buses for the Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) under the … [Read more...]
Arrest Warrant Extended for Basil Rajapaksa Over Land Purchase Case
The Matara Main Magistrate, Chathura Dissanayake, has extended the arrest warrant issued against former Economic Development Minister Basil Rajapaksa today … [Read more...]
Son of Former State Minister Shantha Bandara Arrested
The son of former State Minister Shantha Bandara has been arrested by the police. He was taken into custody in connection with an alleged robbery involving a … [Read more...]
Government Takes Step-by-Step Action to Restore Abandoned Luxury Buses
In a major effort to rebuild national assets, a large fleet of luxury buses imported under the guise of hosting international summits—which had been left to … [Read more...]
How Did the “Sandbag Strategy” Work Out?
Following the devastation caused by Cyclone Ditwah, permanent reconstruction projects have now commenced for numerous infrastructure initiatives that were … [Read more...]
Minister Handunneththi Exposes Oppositions’s Falsehoods: Over 15,000 New Entrepreneurs Emerging
Despite baseless propaganda spread by Namal Rajapaksa and opposition groups claiming that industries are collapsing and shutting down under the current … [Read more...]
Mahinda Rs. 193.7 Billion Defaulted vs. Anura Rs. 197 Billion Surplus
During the tenure of Mahinda Rajapaksa as President and Finance Minister in 2012, political interference permitted a default of Rs. 19,375 crore (Rs. 193.7 … [Read more...]
Surprising Poll Results Over Extension of Higher Judiciary Retirement Age
Following the government's announcement that it is considering extending the retirement age of Supreme Court and primary court judges in Sri Lanka, a wave of … [Read more...]
Recommendation Letters Issued to 120 Northern Fishermen for Sea Cucumber Farming
Recommendation letters for sea cucumber farming were officially issued to 120 fishermen from the Northern Province yesterday (20). The ceremony, held at the … [Read more...]
Rice Prices Drop Sharply
Wholesale and retail traders, along with consumers, report a rapid decline in the prices of Nadu and Kakulu rice varieties. Accordingට Marandagahamula … [Read more...]
Lawsuits Against Liquor Companies for Tax Evasion – AG Informs Court
The Attorney General today (20) informed the Supreme Court that steps have been taken to file lawsuits in the District Courts to recover evaded taxes from … [Read more...]
Special Investigation Launched into Death of Former IGP C.D. Wickramaratne
A comprehensive investigation has been launched into the death of former Inspector General of Police (IGP) C.D. Wickramaratne. The case has been handed over to … [Read more...]