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Former Minister of Health Keheliya Rambukwella, his wife Kusum Priyadarshini Epa, their three daughters, and son-in-law have been indicted on charges of unlawfully acquiring assets, Ada Derana reporter said.The indictments were served before Colombo High Court Judge Lanka Jayaratne by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) under 43 charges.The defendants were subsequently each ordered to be released on a cash bail of Rs. 50,000 and two surety bails of Rs. 1 million each.The High Court Judge also imposed a travel ban on the defendants and ordered them to hand over their passports to the court.Former Minister…

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has expressed confidence in Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree following a report that Anandasangaree, prior to becoming a minister, wrote letters supporting the immigration application of Senthuran Selvakumaran, a Sri Lankan man barred from Canada due to alleged affiliation with the Tamil Tigers. Anandasangaree, who denies Selvakumaran’s affiliation claims, stated he was acting as an MP for a constituent and has since recused himself from Sri Lanka-related matters as minister.Carney has expressed confidence in Public Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree after a report that, before he became a minister, he supported an immigration application from a Sri…

Bangladesh capped off their tour of Sri Lanka with a commanding eight-wicket win in the third and final T20I, sealing the series 2-1.A sensational spell of 4 for 11 from Mahedi Hasan restricted the hosts to 132 for 7, before a six-laden unbeaten 73 from Tanzid Hasan powered the visitors to victory with 21 balls to spare at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Colombo.Chasing 133, Bangladesh suffered a shaky start as Parvez Hossain Emon was trapped lbw by Nuwan Thushara on the very first ball, registering his second consecutive duck.The early jitters nearly worsened when Liton Das was given out…

Although almost two months have passed since the 2025 Local Government Elections concluded, councils have reportedly not yet been formed under new Mayors or Chairpersons in over 50 local government institutions.It is stated that this is due to a lack of quorum, the failure to gazette the names of elected members, and ongoing court orders.In addition, due to issues regarding female representation, the Wanathawilluwa Pradeshiya Sabha has still not been able to form a council.Reports indicate that 50% of the full members have not attended the chambers, resulting in a lack of quorum, and that some members are deliberately avoiding…

The Sri Lanka Navy announced that five individuals have been taken into custody along with three dinghy boats and a large stock of illegal narcotic pills during a maritime operation conducted in the Kalpitiya area.During a special search operation carried out in the Wellamundalama sea area, Kalpitiya, on 14 July 2025, the Navy intercepted three suspicious dinghies engaged in smuggling activities. Upon inspection, naval personnel recovered 18 sacks containing a total of 1,349,640 illegal prescription drugs. The operation also led to the arrest of five suspects believed to be involved in the smuggling racket.The operation was conducted by a team from…

The Anuradhapura Magistrate’s Court has rejected a request made by a former army soldier, who is a suspect in a sexual assault case involving a female specialist doctor undergoing training at the Anuradhapura Teaching Hospital, seeking permission to make another statement in court.According to the Ada Derana court reporter, the request was made during the hearing of the case before Anuradhapura Chief Magistrate Nalaka Sanjeewa Jayasuriya.Responding to the suspect’s request, the Sub Inspector of Police (SI) of the Child and Women’s Bureau of the Anuradhapura Police A.C. Dayananda informed the Magistrate that the suspect was attempting to use the court…

The Colombo High Court today (July 16) ordered the adjournment of further hearing of the case filed against three defendants accused of attempting to assassinate the then Commander of the Sri Lanka Army, General Sarath Fonseka, in a suicide bombing at the Colombo Army Headquarters in 2006. The hearing has been adjourned until August 4, said Ada Derana reporter.The case was taken up before High Court Judge Lanka Jayaratne.Deputy Solicitor General Lakmali Karunanayake, representing the prosecution, requested court to postpone the examination of evidence, citing the absence of a key witness who was scheduled to testify today.Accepting the request, the judge…

Four suspects have been arrested in connection with the abduction and the murder of a youth in Kahawatta on June 30.A 22-year-old youth died in the shooting while another 27-year-old man was hospitalized after sustaining injuries.According to the Western Province- North Crimes Division, the four suspects were arrested for aiding and abetting the incident. The jeep used for the abduction has also been found.The incident occurred on June 30, at a house in Palansuriyagama, Kahawatta. Two brothers were having a conversation with another young man when the incident took place.One of the brothers reportedly escaped from the scene, while the…