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Army Commander Marks 77th Anniversary and World Children’s Day with Special Programme
Sri Lankan Army Commander Lieutenant General Nilantha Premaratne greeted a child with special needs during a special programme held at the Senehasa Education, Resource, Research and Information Centre (SERRIC) in Colombo today (October 1). The programme was held to mark the 77th anniversary of the Sri Lanka Army and World Children’s Day. Pix by Pradeep […]
Cameraman Arrested Over Alleged Assault on Ranil Wickremesinghe’s Security Officer Released on Police Bail
A cameraman attached to a private media institution, who was arrested in connection with the alleged assault of a security officer of former President Ranil Wickremesinghe, has been released on police bail. The cameraman was arrested following the reported incident involving the former President’s security officer.
Tilvin Silva Meets Indian Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar
Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) General Secretary Tilvin Silva has met with Indian External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar during his official visit to India. In a post on X, Jaishankar said the two sides discussed ways to further strengthen the longstanding bonds of friendship between India and Sri Lanka. He also reaffirmed that India, as […]
Court of Appeal Dismisses Writ Petition Filed by Dilith Jayaweera
The Court of Appeal today (30) dismissed, without hearing, a writ petition filed by Parliamentarian Dilith Jayaweera. Jayaweera had filed the petition seeking an order to overturn a finding by the Colombo Fort Magistrate, who had determined that the MP had committed contempt of court. The Court of Appeal delivered its decision through a three-member […]
Arrest Warrant Issued for Gnanasara Thero Over Court Absence
The Colombo High Court today issued an arrest warrant for Ven. Galagoda Aththe Gnanasara Thero, Secretary of the Bodu Bala Sena (BBS), after he failed to appear before court in a case concerning an allegedly insulting statement directed at Islam. The warrant was issued when the case was taken up before Colombo High Court Judge […]
Case Against Ranil Wickremesinghe, Former Presidential Secretary Recalled for November 11
The Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court today ordered that the case filed against former President Ranil Wickremesinghe and former Presidential Secretary Saman Ekanayake be recalled on November 11. The Attorney General’s position on the case is expected to be presented to court on that date. The case relates to allegations that Rs. 16.6 million in public […]
Namal Rajapaksa Named Fourth Suspect in Krrish Case
Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) Parliamentarian Namal Rajapaksa has been named as the fourth suspect in the Krrish case, the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) informed the Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Court. The development was reported to the court by CIABOC on the instructions of the Attorney General. The case relates to […]
Acting Foreign Minister Calls for Stronger Protection and Security for Migrant Workers
Acting Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism Arun Hemachandra has called for stronger social protection, safe migration pathways and greater economic security for Sri Lankan migrant workers. He made the remarks while opening the ILO STREAM Introductory Training on “Protecting Those Who Move: Advancing Social Protection in the South Asia–Gulf Migration Corridor” at […]