Category: Local News

Former Minister Johnston Fernando has been arrested by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID).

Sri Lanka Police, in coordination with intelligence agencies and under the direction of the Ministry of Public Security, are taking steps to ensure the safety of tourists and citizens.

The Colombo High Court today (October 23) issued an arrest warrant for former Minister Johnston Fernando due to his failure to appear in court.

The U.S. Embassy in Colombo has urged American citizens to avoid the Arugam Bay area in Sri Lanka due to credible threats of an impending attack on popular tourist destinations.

A student studying at Kelaniya University fell from the upper floor of the C.W.W. Kannangara Hostel and succumbed to his injuries this morning (October 23).

Former Member of Parliament Johnston Fernando has arrived at the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) to provide a statement regarding the investigation into the discovery of a BMW vehicle, allegedly belonging to him, which was found unregistered and parked at the Hilton Hotel several days ago.

Chinese Ambassador to Sri Lanka, Qi Zhenhong, met with Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake yesterday afternoon (October 22) at the Presidential Secretariat.

A person was injured in a shooting early this morning (October 23) at the Ratmalana railway yard.

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake stated that there are no plans to change the controlled price of rice.

Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith stated that he believes the current president, Anura Kumara Dissanayake, known for his humble and simple nature, will conduct a thorough investigation into the Easter Sunday attacks.

Former Parliamentarian Johnston Fernando has informed the Court of Appeal, through his legal counsel, that he is ready to provide a statement to the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) tomorrow (October 23) concerning an incident involving his alleged use of an unregistered luxury vehicle.

Rev. Fr. Cyril Gamini Fernando has stated that he rejects the report presented by retired judge A.N.J. De Alwis regarding the Easter Sunday attacks.

The Sri Lankan government has dismissed the findings of a committee led by retired Judge A.N.J. De Alwis, which investigated the devastating Easter Sunday bombings.

Kristalina Georgieva, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), met with Sri Lanka’s Central Bank Governor, Dr. P. Nandalal Weerasinghe, in Washington D.C. during the 2024 IMF and World Bank Group Annual Meetings.

The National People’s Power (NPP) claims that former Member of Parliament Udaya Gammanpila is attempting to undermine the credibility of Ravi Seneviratne and Shani Abeysekara, who are key witnesses in court cases related to the Easter Sunday attacks.

The overall rate of inflation, as measured by the National Consumer Price Index (NCPI), decreased to -0.2% in September 2024, down from 1.1% in August 2024, according to the latest data released by the Department of Census and Statistics.