Local News
September 17, 2025
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Backhoe Saman, Thambili Lahiru Produced in Court Over Red Notice

Two organized crime suspects Backhoe Saman and Thambili Lahiru were produced before the Walasmulla Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday (17). The pair, who are currently detained under the Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA), remain in the custody of the Western Province North Crimes Investigation Division. Police said the court appearance was linked to a red notice […]

Local News, Politics
September 17, 2025
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Keheliya and 11 Others Indicted Over Unapproved Vaccine Scandal

COLOMBO (News 1st): The Colombo Permanent Trial-at-Bar High Court has indicted former Health Minister Keheliya Rambukwella and 11 others in connection with the distribution of unapproved antibody vaccines within Sri Lanka’s hospital network. The indictments stem from a high-profile investigation into the alleged circulation of unauthorized or substandard vaccines, which were reportedly distributed without proper […]