B report: Voucher relating to Rs. 10 mn cheque paid to Ravi K among destroyed

Filing a B report in Court, the prosecution informed court today that according to a statement submitted by a W.M. Mendis & Company’s finance officer, the ‘voucher’ relating to the Rs. 10 million cheque paid to the ‘Global Towers Company’- which has a connection to Former Minister Ravi Karunanayake- was also among those vouchers which had been destroyed.

SIU to probe allegation against DIG of TID

IGP Pujith Jayasundara today ordered the Special Investigation Unit (SIU) to launch an investigation over allegations levelled against the DIG in charge of the Terrorist Investigation Division (TID).

Complaint lodged against TID DIG Nalaka de Silva

A group called the Sinhalaye Api Jathika Sanvidanaya yesterday lodged a complaint with the National Police Commission against Terrorism Investigations Division DIG Nalaka de Silva alleging that he had allegedly misused his powers to engage in corrupt activities seeking higher ranks in the police department.

Chinese loans amount to 8%, rest are from West and others: MR

The amount of loans Sri Lanka obtained from China is only about 8 per cent from the total loan amount and the rest of the loans are from the Western and other countries, former President Mahinda Rajapaksa who is in India said.

Bond scam: '102 original vouchers of WM Mendis destroyed'

Additional Solicitor General Yasantha Kodagoda today revealed that some 102 original vouchers relating to the transactions between WM Mendis & Company and third parties had been destroyed and replaced by some Finance officers of the company upon the instructions of its CEO in November 2017, while the Bond Commission was in progress.

Cashews issue- President should have acted with responsibility: JO

The Joint Opposition (JO) today said President Maithripala Sirisena should have acted in a more responsible manner when dealing with the incident where he was treated with cashews unsuitable for consumption during his recent trip with Sri Lankan Airlines.

WPC’s cosy costly chairs cancelled by Governor

Western Province Governor Hemakumara Nanayakkara said he had ordered Western Provincial Council Chief Secretary to cancel the purchase of 144 chairs, each costing Rs. 644,000, with immediate effect.

HC acquits Mohammed Siddeek over 2003 heroin case

Mohammed Siddeek and four others, charged with possessing heroin had been acquitted by Colombo High Court Judge Vikum Kaluarachchi today, for contradicting evidence.

Neighbours in uproar over super luxury condo in Rajagiriya

Female residents living off Buthgamuwa Road, Welikada, Rajagiriya, are facing difficulties due to disturbing and indecent activities of Chinese, Indian and local workers working in a construction project of private apartments, named Iconic Galaxy on a land in their neighborhood.

Man shot dead in Rakwana

A 47-year-old man was shot dead in Kahawatte, Rakwana last night, Police said.

War casualties may not have exceeded 8,000: MR

Former President Mahinda Rajapksa, who is in New Delhi, has said that the number of war casualties in Sri Lanka including the terrorist casualties may not have exceeded 8,000, the Hindu reported.

Immigration nabs 14 Thai women in Kollupitiya Spa

Fourteen Thai women, who were illegally employed at a well-known spa in Kollupitiya, Colombo 3, had been nabbed by the Immigration and Emigration Department flying squad yesterday.

Prez summons special Cabinet meeting today

President Maithripala Sirisena has summoned a special Cabinet meeting today at 12.00 noon at the Presidential Secretariat, sources said.

Not even President knows how pricing formula worked: JO

The Joint Opposition yesterday urged the Government to introduce a formula to increase the salaries of public and private sector employees as they did fuel price revisions every month.

New Act to regulate foreign employment

The Government was mulling introducing a new Act to regulate foreign employment and to curb human trafficking, which was a major issue in Sri Lanka, Minister of Foreign Employment Minister Harin Fernando said yesterday.

Man shot at in Maligawatte

A 23-year-old man was injured after he was shot at by two men arrived on a motorbike in Maligawatte a short while ago, Police said.

Govt. will proceed with the Tech City: Minister

Despite the organized protest campaigns led by the civil societies and the interested political parties, the Megapolis Ministry will continue with the construction of technology cities, Daily Mirror learns.

Milk packets: Govt. should take responsibility: JO

The Joint Opposition (JO) today said the government should take the responsibility and resign over the incident where milk packets containing poisonous substance were distributed among the protesters of the 'Janabalaya Kolombata' held last Wednesday.

Four killed, one missing in fishing boat tragedy

Four people had been killed and one gone missing when a multi-day fishing craft was rammed by an unknown ship 30 nautical miles off the seas of Galle this morning, the Navy said.

T-56 live ammo found at M’mulla Garbage dump

Army personnel, who were engaged in a development work near the Meethotamulla Garbage dump had recovered a stock of T-56 live ammunition, the Police said.

Angunakolapelessa UNP PS member arrested

A UNP member of the Angunakolapelessa Pradeshiya Sabha had been arrested by the Middeniya Police this morning on charge of assaulting and looting money and jewelry of a contractor, attached to the Southern Expressway Extension (SEE).

UK urges Sri Lanka to fast-track UN resolutions

In a statement to the UNHRC, on behalf of the Sri Lanka Core Group, the United Kingdom urged Sri Lanka to prioritise and drive forward implementation of the UNHRC Resolutions 30/1 and 34/1, before the Council next considers Sri Lanka in March, next year.

Johnston’s Case: Order on K’gala HC fixed for Sept. 17

The Court of Appeal fixed September 17 to deliver the order on the Revision Application filed against the Kurunegala High Court over remanding Former Minister Johnston Fernando.  

SriLankan stops serving cashews after Presidential fit

SriLankan Airline has said that it had stopped serving cashews after President Maithripala Sirisena flew into a rage over cashew nuts served to him on a flight to Colombo, the AFP reported on Wednesday.

CID records three-hour long statement from Gota

The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) today recorded a statement from former Defence Secretary Gotabaya Rajapaksa for over three hours regarding the abduction and assault of journalist Keith Noyahr in 2008.

Heavy traffic in Colombo due to protests

Heavy traffic has been reported from several areas in Colombo due to three separate protests, the Police said.

Sri Lanka is not falling into a Chinese debt trap: PM

Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe, who is in Vietnam, has said he didn't believe that Sri Lanka was falling into a debt trap caused by high-interest Chinese loans.  

Abduction of 11 youths: Fmr Lt. Commander re-remanded

Former Lieutenant Commander Chandana Prasad Hettiarachchi, who is in remanded custody over the abduction of eleven youths, was further remanded until September 26 by the Fort Magistrate’s Court today.

My brother is certainly a contender: MR

Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa who is in India has said his brother is certainly a contender for presidential poll in 2019 but the SLPP and the coalition will have to decide who the people want.

Gota arrives at CID to give statement

Former Defence Secretary Gotabaya Rajapaksa arrived at the CID this morning to give a statement over the abduction and assault of Journalist Keith Noyahr in 2008.