New Bribery Commission to decide on Former CJ

Two cases filed against former Chief Justice Dr. Shirani Bandaranayake and her husband were yesterday fixed for January 21 by Colombo Chief Magistrate, to seek the opinion of newly elected Bribery Commission to decide whether it proceeds with the cases or not.



ROBBING FURNITURE AND SILVER SPOONS…

JVP Leader and Chief Opposition Whip Anura Kumara Dissanayake on Tuesday made a stunning revelation in Parliament that a former Higher Education Minister has robbed valuable furniture and other items donated to the female hostel at the University of Colombo.






Civilian deaths in war due to LTTE human shields – PM

The view of the Commission of Inquiry into Abductions and Disappearances (Maxwell Paranagama Commission) has found that the principal reason for the loss of civilian life during the final phase of the war was the hostage taking and use of human shields by the LTTE.






CID probe points to Ekneligoda being killed

The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) officers conducting investigations into the disappearance of journalist Prageeth Ekneligoda have unearthed evidence to suggest that he may have been killed and dumped in the seas off Trincomalee.



Upali Kodikara arrested

UPFA Western provincial councillor Upali Kodikara was arrested this morning when he surrendered to the Cinnamon Gardens Police on charges of obstructing the police in performing their duties.



CID boards Avant garde ship

A special Criminal Investigation Department (CID) team has boarded a floating armoury which has weighed anchor in the Colombo Port and has commenced counting the munitions aboard it.




Megapolis to usher new era in development

Modernizing the transport system, enhancing livelihood of underserved families and waste management will take priority in the drive for establishing Megapolis, said Minister of Megapolis Development Patali Champika Ranawaka.