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The ground breaking ceremony of Pentara Residencies, Colombo’s most iconic twin-towerdevelopment by Home Lands Group, was successfully held on Thursday, 28th August 2025 atThummulla Handiya, Colombo.The event was graced by the Minister of Urban Development, Construction and Housing, Hon.Anura Karunathilaka, Chairman of the Urban Development Authority, Eng. (Mr) Kumudu Lal,Chairman of the Condominium Management Authority, Eng. (Mr) Bandula Karunarathne,Director General of the Board of Investment, Mrs. Renuka M Weerakoon, along with seniorgovernment officials, distinguished invitees, customers, and well-wishers.Addressing the audience, Minister of Urban Development, Construction and Housing, Hon.Anura Karunathilaka noted:“Private sector companies like Home Lands bring in large-scale investment, generateemployment,…

Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe, who was receiving treatment at the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of the Colombo National Hospital, has been discharged from the hospital, a short while ago.

Former Minister Rajitha Senaratne, who appeared before the Colombo Magistrate’s Court today (29), has been remanded until September 09.Colombo Chief Magistrate Asanka S. Bodaragama issued the order after considering the facts presented from the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) and the defense lawyers.Senaratne, for whom a warrant had previously been issued, was arrested after appearing before the court this morning (29).Earlier, Colombo High Court Judge Lanka Jayaratne, who had issued a remand order in connection with another case filed by the Bribery Commission, directed that Senaratne be produced before the Colombo Magistrate’s Court today. Accordingly, the High…

Former State Minister Nimal Lanza, who was arrested today (29) after surrendering to the Kochchikade Police, has been remanded until September 12 by the Negombo Magistrate’s Court.

The Colombo High Court today (28) issued a notice to consider the revision petition filed by former Minister Rajitha Senaratne, seeking an order to suspend the arrest warrant issued by the Colombo Magistrate’s Court to take him into custody.Although Senaratne’s legal team also requested an interim order to suspend the arrest warrant, the High Court did not issue such an order, stating instead that only notice has been issued to the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC), which is named as the respondent.President’s Counsel Kalinga Indatissa, who appeared on behalf of the former Minister, stated that in…

The Sri Lankan government has decided to establish a special court to try organized criminals and expedite the cases against them, says Minister of Public Security Ananda Wijepala. Speaking at a special media briefing today (28), the Minister affirmed this responding to a question regarding the preparations to establish a special court.“We have now planned to establish a special court against organized criminals and expedite the trials. Especially to punish them. As a civilized society, this process will take place before the law. At this moment, plans have been made to establish several special high courts.” “We are striving to expedite and…

Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe, who was arrested on charges of misappropriation of state funds and later released on bail, is still receiving treatment at the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of the Colombo National Hospital.It has been reported that doctors have not yet made a final decision regarding the date of his discharge from the hospital.A legal team representing former President Ranil Wickremesinghe presented several special facts to court in support of granting him bail.During the proceedings, all of Wickremesinghe’s medical reports were submitted, which indicated that three out of the four main arteries in his heart are blocked.It was also…

The arrest of five of Sri Lanka’s most infamous underworld figures in Indonesia at once marks the first time in history that such an operation has been carried out, says Inspector General of Police (IGP) Priyantha Weerasooriya.Speaking at a press conference at the Department of Government Information this morning (28) regarding the arrest of major Sri Lankan underworld figures, including ‘Kehelbaddara Padme’ and ‘Commando Salinda,’ the IGP stated that five of those arrested individuals are currently subject to Red Notices issued by INTERPOL.The IGP confirmed that the operation was a joint effort between Sri Lanka’s Criminal Investigation Department (CID), the…

Six individuals including five members of Sri Lanka’s top underworld figures and a woman have been arrested in a joint operation conducted by a special Sri Lankan Criminal Investigation Department (CID) team and the Indonesian Police in Jakarta, Indonesia.Among those arrested are the underworld figures identified by their aliases, ‘Kehelbaddara Padme’, ‘Commando Salinda’, ‘Panadura Nilanga’, ‘Thembili Lahiru’, ‘Backhoe Saman’, police said.Additionally, the wife of ‘Backhoe Saman’ and a three year old child are also among the arrested group, police said.The Police Media Spokesperson, Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) F. U. Wootler stated, that the arrest was done in a joint…

Minister of Public Security Ananda Wijepala revealed that the major Sri Lankan underworld figures, including ‘Kehelbaddara Padme’ and ‘Commando Salinda,’ who were arrested in Jakarta, Indonesia, will be repatriated to the country within the next two to three days.Speaking at a special press conference today (August 28), the Minister emphasized that the incumbent government has successfully restored the independence of law enforcement agencies, as promised.These underworld figures were arrested as part of a seven-day joint operation between Sri Lanka’s Criminal Investigation Department (CID) and the Indonesian Police. The operation was also supported by Indian intelligence agencies, according to Minister Wijepala.The…