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CIABOC Suspends Bank Accounts Belonging to Rakitha Rajapaksa
Several bank accounts belonging to Rakitha Rajapaksa, son of former Minister Wijeyadasa Rajapaksa, have been suspended, the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) has stated. According to the Commission, the suspension notices were issued under the provisions of the Proceeds of Crime Act in connection with an ongoing investigation. A team of […]
President Directs Sports Ministry to Develop Plans for International Sporting Success
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has instructed officials of the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports to prepare plans aimed at producing athletes capable of achieving international success, promoting a sporting culture and building a healthier population. The President issued the directives during a discussion on the Ministry’s 2027 Budget proposals held at the Presidential Secretariat […]
Namal Rajapaksa’s Airbus Case Bail Application Postponed
The bail application filed by Parliamentarian Namal Rajapaksa in connection with the Airbus case was not taken up by the three-judge High Court bench today after the prosecution failed to appear before court. Rajapaksa was produced before the three-judge High Court bench following an order issued by the Colombo Magistrate’s Court. The High Court ordered […]
At Least 39 Killed in High-Speed Train Collision in Spain
At least 39 people have been killed and dozens more injured after two high-speed trains collided in Spain. The accident occurred shortly after 9.00 a.m. (0800 GMT) when a Renfe train and an Iryo train collided, causing two Iryo carriages to derail, according to a government spokesperson for the Castilla-La Mancha region. Rail operator Adif […]
Online Appointments Required for Passport Applications at Regional Offices
The Department of Immigration and Emigration has announced that applicants visiting its regional offices to obtain passports under both one-day and normal service categories must book an appointment online, effective from tomorrow (29). Accordingly, applicants are required to reserve a date and time online before visiting a regional office to submit their passport applications. The […]
Kawanthissa Tusker Shooting Suspects Further Remanded Until November 11
The two suspects arrested in connection with the shooting of the iconic Kawanthissa tusker have been further remanded until November 11. The order was issued after the suspects were produced before the Mahawa Magistrate’s Court. After considering submissions from wildlife officials and lawyers representing the suspects, Mahawa Magistrate Anuradha Seneviratne ordered that they remain in […]
Pillayan Remanded Until November 10 Over 2008 Batticaloa Murders
Former State Minister Sivanesathurai Chandrakanthan, widely known as Pillayan, has been remanded until November 10. The order was issued after the suspect was produced before the Batticaloa Magistrate’s Court through an online hearing. The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has filed proceedings against Chandrakanthan and other suspects in connection with five separate murder incidents reported in […]
Cabinet Approves Compensation for Prison Officers Killed or Injured in July Clashes
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved recommendations to provide compensation and other assistance to prison officers who were killed or injured while on duty during clashes at a prison on July 5 and 6, 2026. The decision follows a report submitted by a committee headed by the Secretary to the Ministry of Justice and National […]