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The Colombo High Court has ordered the remand of Ravindu Sandeepa, a former Police Constable attached to the Criminal Investigation Department (CID), until the conclusion of the trial. The constable is accused of aiding and abetting the escape of notorious drug trafficker Nadun Chinthaka alias “Harak Kata”, while he was in CID custody.The case was taken up today (22) before High Court Judge Sujeewa Nissanka, following a motion filed by the prosecution.Appearing for the Attorney General, Senior State Counsel Sajith Bandara informed court that the detention orders previously issued on the suspect under the Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA) had expired. Accordingly,…

The United National Party (UNP) has decided to consider only the percentage of votes received by each candidate when naming UNP representatives to local government bodies.Accordingly, only those candidates who receive the highest percentage of votes will be qualified to be appointed to the local government bodies, representing the UNP.Leader of the UNP Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe has also instructed the committee responsible for selecting UNP representatives to local government bodies not to revise the decision under any circumstances.

Four Sri Lankans have been arrested by Sri Lanka Customs at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) while attempting to smuggle a stock of ‘Kush’ cannabis with a street value of over Rs. 70 million.A total of 7 kilograms and 150 grams of ‘Kush’ cannabis had been concealed in the false bottoms of four suitcases, according to Custom officials.The suspects include a married couple, a woman, and a man. They had reportedly purchased the drugs from Thailand and traveled to Bangalore, India, before arriving at the BIA on a flight operated by an Indian airline, Customs said.According to Customs officials, the…

Public consultations regarding the proposed electricity tariff revision for this year are set to begin tomorrow (23) and will continue until June 5 at the provincial level.The first public hearing will be held in the Sabaragamuwa Province, at the auditorium of the Ratnapura District Secretariat, where members of the public will have the opportunity to share their views and concerns about the proposed electricity tariff changes.According to Jayanath Herath, Director of Communications at the Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL), further details regarding the public consultation in the Sabaragamuwa Province can be obtained by calling 076 3224610.The Ceylon Electricity…

In line with the government’s digital transformation policy, the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) has launched a new digital fuel card system aimed at enhancing efficiency and curbing irregularities in the distribution of fuel to government vehicles.Speaking over the phone, Dr. Mayura Neththikumarage, Managing Director at the CPC, said that under this initiative, all government vehicles will be issued a dedicated digital fuel card.He went on to note that fuel can be obtained from any CPC (Ceypetco) filling station islandwide, offering greater flexibility and convenience for government institutions.He further explained that the new system will significantly reduce the documentation process, making…

Two Israeli embassy staff were killed in a shooting outside an event at the Capital Jewish Museum in Washington, DC, on Wednesday night, and a suspect is in custody, according to officials and media reports.A man and a woman were shot and killed in the area of 3rd and F streets in Northwest which is near the museum, an FBI field office and the U.S. attorney’s office, according to the reports.Washington police chief Pamela Smith said a single suspect who was seen pacing outside the museum before the event was in custody. The suspect chanted “Free Palestine, Free Palestine,” in…

Disgraced English language tutor Sakvithi Ranasinghe and his wife, who were accused of operating an unauthorized financial institution and misusing its deposits worth over Rs. 164 million obtained from the public, have been handed suspended sentences by the Colombo High Court.

Today marks the 53rd Republic Day of Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka became a Republic on May 22, 1972, following the adoption of a new Constitution. Sri Lanka which has a recorded history of over 2,500 years was under British rule since 1815. Although Sri Lanka, then Ceylon gained independence on February 4, 1948, securing self-governing status, it remained a ‘Dominion’.However, on May 22, 1972, the Republican Constitution, drafted by Sri Lankans, was passed in Parliament, replacing the Soulbury Constitution introduced by the British.Accordingly, today is considered the day on which Sri Lanka achieved full independence from being a British colony. This…

The Monetary Policy Board of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has decided to reduce the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) by 25 bps to 7.75% at its meeting held on Wednesday (21), thereby easing monetary policy further. The Board arrived at this decision after carefully considering the developments both domestically and globally, the CBSL said in a statement.The CBSL noted that the Board is of the view that this measured easing of monetary policy stance will support steering inflation towards the target of 5%, amidst global uncertainties and current subdued inflationary pressures. Deflationary conditions have begun to ease since March 2025,…

Ramith Rambukwella, the son of former Minister Keheliya Rambukwella has been arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC).Ramith Rambukwella appeared before CIABOC this morning (May 21) to provide a statement, following a court order issued yesterday (May 20) permitting authorities to name him as a suspect in an ongoing investigation linked to his father, the former Minister.Meanwhile, Court yesterday remanded former Minister Keheliya Rambukwella until June 3. The order was issued by Colombo Chief Magistrate Thanuja Lakmali after reviewing submissions from both the Bribery Commission and the defense counsel.The former minister, who was arrested in…