Customs to release 506 more BYD vehicles

The Sri Lanka Customs today informed the Court of Appeal that it has agreed to release another 506 BYD electric vehicles, which had been detained, upon the furnishing of a bank guarantee.

CID seeks AG’s advice on May 9 Galle Face attack suspects

The CID, which is conducting investigations into the attack on Galle Face protesters on May 9, 2022, has sought the Attorney General’s advice regarding future legal action against the suspects.

Pujith Jayasundara released from 2017 elevator operator case

Former Inspector General of Police (IGP) Pujith Jayasundara was today released from a case filed over the alleged attempted criminal intimidation and assault of a Police Headquarters elevator operator in 2017.

Sri Lanka seeks more time and space to address UNHRC concerns

Asserting that Sri Lanka will remain engaged with the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC), Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath reportedly said yesterday that the government needs ‘more time and space’ to address issues raised by the UN body regarding the reconciliation process and alleged wartime rights violations, Daily Mirror learns.

Five suspects including Kehelbaddara Padme detained for 90 days

Police have obtained detention orders to hold and interrogate five individuals, including Kehelbaddara Padme and Commando Salintha, for a period of 90 days.

Racial political trends re-emerging in north, south: President

Racial political trends have started to re-emerge in the north and south for defeated politicians to protect their lost power, President Anura kumara Dissanayake said today.

Plans to renovate Fort Railway Station at a cost of Rs. 1.3 billion

Plans are afoot to renovate the Colombo Fort Railway Station at a cost of Rs. 1.3 billion funded by the Asian Development Bank (ADB), the Ministry of Transport, Highways, Ports and Civil Aviation announced.

Spanish lady says ’no’, youth say ’yes’

Three tour guides have been arrested and remanded for allegedly sexually abusing and assaulting a 31-year-old Spanish woman while she was dancing with her boyfriend at a DJ party in Kalpitiya.

Sri Lanka set to make conciliatory approach

Sri Lanka is seeking a conciliatory approach with the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) this time under the National People’s Power (NPP) government, with the promise to take steps for reconciliation and addressing allegations related to rights violations through a domestic mechanism with international assistance, Daily Mirror learns.

Supreme Court allows FR petition against Ranil, others

The Supreme Court today granted leave to proceed with a Fundamental Rights petition filed by the Centre for Environmental Justice against former President Ranil Wickremesinghe and several others.

Ranil thanks everyone who backed him during his arrest

Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe, in a short special statement, thanked everyone including online media channels who backed him during his recent arrest.

Saman Ekanayake informed not to appear before CID

The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has reportedly informed former Presidential Secretary Saman Ekanayake that he is not required to appear before the CID today, as previously scheduled.

Fuel prices reduced from tonight: CPC

The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) today announced a reduction in fuel prices, effective from midnight today.

Indonesian, Sri Lankan Police officers honoured for arrest of Kehelbaddara Padme and group

Indonesian police officers who played a key role in the arrest of underworld figure Kehelbaddara Padme and four other Sri Lankan organised criminals were felicitated and presented with awards at the Bandaranaike International Airport.

Kehelbaddara Padme and gang members brought back under tight security

The plane carrying underworld figure Kehelbaddara Padme and four other suspects, arrested in Jakarta, Indonesia, arrived at Katunayake International Airport a short while ago.

Sri Lanka-UAE direct oil deal: Price negotiations underway

The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) is currently engaged in price negotiation with the petroleum authorities of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to purchase oil under a direct agreement, an official said.

Over 10,000 disappearance complaints to be reinvestigated – Justice Minister

Investigations will be reopened into more than 10,000 complaints of enforced disappearances reported in both the North and South prior to the year 2000, said Justice Minister Harshana Nanayakkara.

Ranil discharged

Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe has been discharged from hospital this afternoon, former President’s office said.

All former Presidents under probe for possible malpractices during office

In the wake of the arrest of former President Ranil Wickremesinghe over the alleged misuse of state funds for a foreign trip, the government said it would probe similar malpractices involving other former Heads of State based on complaints, a Minister said.

Probe underway to identify organisers of Ranil protest: IGP

The Inspector General of Police (IGP) said today that investigations are underway to identify individuals who organised the protest outside the Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court when former President Ranil Wickremesinghe’s case was taken up.

’’Ranil’s lawyers ended his political future’’ – Lalkantha

The reasons given by former President Ranil Wickremesinghe’s lawyers during court proceedings for his bail have ended his political future, Agriculture Minister K. D. Lalkantha said.

Posts on Harini visiting Ranil in hospital: CID seeks court permission to examine CCTV

The Maligakanda magistrate informed the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) that permission can be granted to examine CCTV footages of the National Hospital, Colombo if needed in the investigation into the social media posts which claimed that Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya visited former President Ranil Wickremesinghe in the hospital.

Air Force warns against flying kites in the vicinity of airport runways

The Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) warned the public against flying kites in the vicinity of airport runways as it poses a serious safety hazard.

Condom use to be included in school curriculum

The Ministry of Health’s National STD/AIDS Control Programme has recommended integrating HIV/STI prevention measures—including condom use, Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP), and Post-Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP)—into Sri Lanka’s school curriculum.

Joint opposition decides to appoint legal team to deal with political victimisations

Joint opposition parties which met at the Opposition Leader’s office decided to appoint a legal team to deal with political victimisations, the Opposition Leader’s office said.

Former Minister Gammanpila under CID probe over ICCPR

The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) today informed Colombo Fort Magistrate Nilupuli Lankapura that an investigation has been started against former Minister Udaya Gammanpila.

Dr Bellana in hot water over comments on Ranil’s health

A disciplinary investigation has been initiated against Deputy Director Dr Rukshan Bellana for making public statements to the media regarding the health condition of former President Ranil Wickremesinghe, Deputy Minister of Health announced today.

Latest health condition of Ranil Wickremesinghe

Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe is expected to remain in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of the Colombo National Hospital for at least two more days on the advice of specialist doctors, Deputy Director of the hospital Dr. Rukshan Bellana said today (27).

Supporters commend Ranil Wickremesinghe’s release

What began as a tense and emotionally charged protest turned into a scene of jubilation yesterday at the Fort Magistrate’s Court, as news broke that former President Ranil Wickremesinghe had been granted bail in a case related to the alleged misuse of public funds.

State houses of former leaders to be reclaimed from September: President

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake announced today that the government will reclaim all state-owned houses allocated to former Presidents, once new legislation is passed in September.