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National People’s Power (NPP) Parliamentarian Chandana Sooriyaarachchi has been arrested by Athurugiriya Police following a road accident in the Medamandiya area of Panagoda. According to Police, the accident occurred when a car driven by the 50-year-old MP struck a pedestrian who was crossing the road. The injured pedestrian, a 65-year-old resident of Nival Kandura, Hummanduwa, […]
Former First Lady Shiranthi Rajapaksa has been remanded until October 13 after being produced before the Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Court this afternoon. Shiranthi Rajapaksa was arrested earlier today by officers of the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) at the Kirulapone residence where former President Mahinda Rajapaksa is currently staying. The arrest […]
Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath said today that Sri Lanka will send a special diplomatic delegation to Saudi Arabia to seek the release or reduction of the death sentence imposed on Sri Lankan national Anojan Sivarasa, once the ongoing legal process is completed. Speaking in Parliament, Minister Herath said Saudi authorities had informed the Sri Lankan […]
The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) has arrested former Minister Rohitha Bogollagama over an alleged corruption offence. Bogollagama appeared before CIABOC investigators today (07) to provide a statement in connection with the allegation. He was subsequently taken into custody following questioning by investigators, according to reports. The former Minister is expected […]
The Sri Lanka Cricket Bill was presented to Parliament today by Minister of Justice Harshana Nanayakkara. The proposed legislation seeks to establish Sri Lanka Cricket as the body responsible for the control, governance, regulation, promotion, development and administration of cricket in the country. The Bill aims to promote the development of cricket based on principles of good […]
Parliamentarian Namal Rajapaksa and former Krrish Group Executive Director and business personality Janaki Siriwardena have been further remanded until October 16 in connection with the controversial “Krrish” deal. The order was issued by Colombo Chief Magistrate Asanga S. Bodaragama after considering submissions made by officers of the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption […]
Former Colombo Municipal Council member and Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) politician Mahinda Kahandagama has been arrested on suspicion of drug trafficking. Police said another individual allegedly involved in criminal activities was also arrested during the operation. The suspects were taken into custody during a raid conducted in Mirihana early this morning. Police said the […]
Inspector General of Police (IGP) Priyantha Weerasooriya has identified combating organised crime, curbing the drug menace and maintaining traffic discipline as the three main challenges currently facing the Sri Lanka Police. He made the remarks while speaking at the opening of the new official residence for the Officer-in-Charge (OIC) of the Buttala Police Station in […]
Venerable Galagoda Aththe Gnanasara Thero, who was subject to an arrest warrant, has been arrested by the Colombo Crimes Division (CCD) at the Thiniyawala Aranya Senasanaya in Kalutara, Sri Lanka Police said. Police stated that the arrest was carried out in accordance with a warrant issued for his arrest and production before court. The warrant […]
The Registrar of the Minuwangoda Magistrate’s Court, who was arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC), has been remanded until October 6. The order was issued by Colombo Chief Magistrate Asanga S. Bodaragama after considering facts presented by the Bribery Commission when the case was taken up. The Registrar was […]
