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The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has launched an investigation into multiple security breaches targeting the official website of the Ministry of Public Security. The inquiry follows a complaint filed by the Ministry’s Secretary, retired Senior DIG Ravi Seneviratne, who reported that the website had been compromised by external parties on several occasions. Police noted that […]
The Department of Railways has announced that full-scale reconstruction work on the Northern Railway Line will commence today with financial assistance from India. An estimated USD 5 million from the Indian aid package has been allocated for the rehabilitation project, which aims to restore rail infrastructure severely damaged by Cyclone Ditwah. As part of the […]
Former Minister Johnston Fernando and his two sons, along with two other suspects arrested by the Financial Crimes Investigation Division (FCID), have been further remanded until January 23 by the Wattala Magistrate’s Court. Those remanded include Johnston Fernando, his son Johan Fernando, his youngest son Jerome Kenneth Fernando, and two others. They were taken into […]
Former Minister Douglas Devananda was granted bail today (9) after being produced before the Gampaha Magistrate’s Court in connection with an investigation into firearms issued to him over two decades ago. The Magistrate ordered his release on two personal sureties of Rs. 2 million each, accepting submissions made by the defence citing special circumstances. The […]
Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya has reiterated that the government does not protect individuals based on their position or status, stating that this is clearly reflected in the ongoing judicial processes. She made these remarks in Parliament in response to a question raised by Opposition MP Ajith P. Perera. The Prime Minister explained that under the […]
The Ministry of Education has decided to introduce a set of guidelines aimed at ensuring a safe and secure digital learning environment for students. Deputy Minister of Education and Higher Education Dr. Madhura Senevirathna said the matter was discussed by Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, in her capacity as the subject minister, during a meeting […]
A Technical Officer attached to the Welisara Sub-Office of the Wattala Pradeshiya Sabha has been arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption. The arrest follows allegations that the officer accepted a bribe of Rs. 50,000 in return for approving a building plan despite identified shortcomings. The operation was conducted based on […]
A special committee has been appointed to investigate the accident involving a Cessna seaplane that occurred yesterday during a landing attempt at Gregory Lake in Nuwara Eliya. The committee is chaired by Captain Daminda Rambukwella, Director General of the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA), and comprises specialists from several engineering and technical disciplines. Captain Rambukwella stated […]
Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP Kavinda Jayawardana has conveyed his appreciation to US President Donald Trump for his stance on protecting persecuted Christian communities in Nigeria. In a letter addressed to President Trump, MP Jayawardana praised what he described as the US President’s decisive action in drawing attention to violence, killings, and attacks targeting Catholics […]
Two pilots were injured after a seaplane crashed into Gregory Lake during a landing attempt this afternoon, police said. The incident occurred at around 12:30 p.m. while the aircraft was preparing to land at the lake. Both pilots were rescued and admitted to the Nuwara Eliya Hospital for treatment. The seaplane had arrived in Nuwara […]
