Category: Local News

Deputy Minister Neranjan passes away

The Deputy Minister of Public Order, MP Neranjan Wickramasinghe, has passed away at the Panadura Hospital following a brief illness, hospital sources confirmed.



Dela Bandara being questioned by FCID

Diyawadana Nilame Pradeep Nilanga Dela Bandara is currently being questioned by the Financial Crimes Investigations Division(FCID) over alleged financial fraud that took place in the Dalada Maligawa.



Heroin worth over Rs.80 million recovered from Marawila

Over 8kgs of heroin with a street value of over Rs. 80 million recovered from Thoduwawa in Marawila, Police said a short while ago. The heroin in believed to have been smuggled from India into the country.



GR files fundamental rights violation petition

Former Defence Secretary, Gotabhaya Rajapaksa yesterday filed a fundamental rights violation petition, alleging an impending illegal arrest.



Natural gas production begins by year end

Natural gas production in Sri Lanka will start by the end of this year, Power and Energy Minister Patali Champika Ranawaka said.



Sajin Vass arrested

UPFA MP Sajin Vass Gunawardana was arrested a short while ago by the CID on charges of misusing the vehicles belonging to the Presidential Secretariat, Police Spokesman Ruwan Gunasekara said.



CID questions Sajin Vass Gunawardena

Former Monitoring MP Sajin Vass Gunawardana is been questioned by the Financial Crimes Investigation Division (FCID) over the alleged misuse of vehicles belonging to the Presidential Secretariat, the Police said.



Court issues order to arrest Nauzer Fowzie

The Colombo Chief Magistrate today issued an order to arrest Naufer Fowzie, son of Minister A. H. M. Fowzie, over an alleged death threat on a businessman in 2012.



Johnston further remanded until May 25

MP Johnston Fernando who was arrested over allegations of financial fraud, was further remanded till May 25 by the Kurunegala Magistrate today.



Sri Lanka arrests 54 Indian fishermen

As many as 54 Indian fishermen have been arrested by the Sri Lankan Navy for allegedly poaching in island’s waters off the coast of Kankesanturai and Talaimannar in the north.



“Those opposed to good governance have begun a counter revolution ” : CBK

Speaking at an event held in Colombo on Sunday (May 10th), Former President Chandrika Bandaranaike Kumaratunga, commented on a crisis facing the government.



Malaysia Airlines Colombo-bound flight makes turn back

A Malaysia Airlines flight bound for Colombo, Sri Lanka made a turn back early Sunday after take off, flight tracking sites showed.



President orders halt to deforestation in Wilpattu

President Maithripala Sirisena has ordered an immediate halt to deforestation and proposing land lots near the Wilpattu National Park, the Presidential Media Division said.



Will bring no-confidence motion against Ranil – Wimal

Former Minister Wimal Weerawansa says that a motion of no confidence will be brought against Prime Minister Ranil Wickramasinghe.



20A to be presented in Parliament on May 19

President Maithripala Sirisena will present the proposed 20th Amendment to all political party representatives’ meeting scheduled to be held next Monday.



​Ranil Jayawardena becomes UK MP

Ranil Jayawardena of Sri Lankan origin romped to victory in North East Hampshire constituency, taking a near-30,000 vote majority over the Liberal Democrats, the Get Hampshire said.