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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…

The national cricket squad for the T20I series against Zimbabawe has been announced.The Sri Lanka Cricket Selection Committee has named a 17-member squad which will be captained by Charith Asalanka, Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) said.Debutants Vishen Halambage and Kamil Mishara have also been included in the squad.The first ODI match for the Zimbabwe tour is scheduled to begin tomorrow (29), and the T20I series is set to begin from September 3. Sri Lanka squad: Charith Asalanka (capt.), Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis, Kusal Perera, Nuwanidu Fernando, Kamindu Mendis, Kamil Mishara, Vishen Halambage, Dasun Shanaka, Dunith Wellalage, Chamika Karunaratne, Maheesh Theekshana, Dushan Hemantha, Dushmantha…

Russian President Vladimir Putin and North Korea’s Kim Jong Un will attend a military parade in Beijing, marking the first public appearance of the two leaders alongside President Xi Jinping in a show of collective defiance amid Western pressure.No Western leaders will be among the 26 foreign heads of state and government attending the parade next week with the exception of Robert Fico, prime minister of Slovakia, a European Union member state, according to the Chinese foreign ministry on Thursday.Against the backdrop of China’s growing military might during the “Victory Day” parade on September 3, the three leaders will project…

A pre-budget discussion for the year 2026 was held on Wednesday (27) at the Presidential Secretariat under the patronage of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake with local entrepreneurs in the ceramic industry, to review concerns and proposals related to challenges in the industry.At the discussion, it has been extensively reviewed that the government’s plans to strengthen the domestic manufacturing industry, with the aim of expanding export revenue while safeguarding local entrepreneurs, the President’s Media Division (PMD) said.In addition, the current issues and challenges related to the manufacturing sector were thoroughly examined.Specific attention was given to ceramic products, including tiles, bathroom fittings…