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Former SriLankan Airlines’ Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Kapila Chandrasena, who was arrested in connection with an incident involving the alleged acceptance of bribes during the purchase of Airbus aircraft for the airline, has been granted bail by the Colombo Magistrate’s Court.He had been remanded in custody over an incident involving the alleged acceptance of a US$ 2 million bribe during the procurement of Airbus aircraft for the national carrier.The order was delivered by Colombo Chief Magistrate Asanga S. Bodharagama, said Ada Derana reporter.Accordingly, the Magistrate ordered the suspect’s release on cash bail of Rs. 500,000 and three surety bails of…

A 12-member Parliamentary Select Committee has been appointed to review and report on election laws, excluding provisions relating to Provincial Council elections.Speaker Jagath Wickramaratne announced the appointment in Parliament today (05).The Committee has been tasked with conducting a comprehensive review of the existing electoral legal framework (excluding Provincial Council election laws), presenting its findings to Parliament, and submitting proposals and recommendations aimed at strengthening transparency within the electoral system.Professor A. H. M. H. Abayarathna has been appointed as the Chair of the Committee.The other members appointed to the Committee are Dr. Upali Pannilage, Muneer Mulaffer, Attorney-at-Law Sunil Watagala, Ravi Karunanayake,…

Minister of Ports, Civil Aviation and Energy Anura Karunathilaka said compensation for Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) employees who applied for retirement under the Voluntary Retirement Scheme (VRS) following the dissolution of the CEB is expected to be paid in two phases.Responding to a question in Parliament, the Minister said 50% of the total compensation will be provided under the first phase through funds from the Treasury.He said the relevant paper has been submitted for Cabinet approval and is expected to receive approval within the coming week.Accordingly, the first 50% of the compensation is expected to be paid to the relevant…

Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) National Organiser and Member of Parliament Namal Rajapaksa, extended his congratulations to Indian actor-turned-politician Joseph Vijay Chandrasekhar on what he described as a “resounding victory” in the Tamil Nadu Assembly polls.In a post on X (formerly Twitter), he stated that the “real work begins now” and wished Vijay and his team the strength and determination to overcome the challenges ahead and deliver meaningful benefits to the people.He also expressed hope for a “stronger and more positive relationship with Sri Lanka” on matters that impact the people of both nations. He concluded by extending his very best…

The Sri Lanka National Men’s Cricket team is scheduled to tour the West Indies for a full series next month, Sri Lanka Cricket has announced.The tour comprises three One-Day Internationals, three Twenty20 Internationals and two test matches.The series will get underway with an ODI at the Sabina Park in Kingston, Jamaica on June 3.The second and final Test match of the series is scheduled to begin on July 3 at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in Antigua and Barbuda. Share

Oil prices surged roughly 6 percent on Monday as Iran intensified attacks on the United Arab Emirates and vessels in the Middle East Gulf over the past 24 hours, marking the most serious escalation since a U.S.-Iran ceasefire took effect in early April.Brent futures rose $6.79, or 6.3 percent, to $114.96 per barrel at 12:54 p.m. EDT (1654 GMT), while U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude rose $4.23, or 4.2 percent, to $106.17, News.Az reports, citing foreign media.A South Korean ship was hit by an explosion in the Strait of Hormuz on Monday and Iranian drones caused a fire at…

The High Court Trial-at-Bar in Colombo has decided to recommence the long-stalled trial concerning the abduction and enforced disappearance of journalist Prageeth Ekneligoda, following a formal indictment filed by the Attorney General.The case was previously heard before a three-judge bench comprising Judges Namal Balalle, Mahen Weeraman, and Sujeewa Nissanka.However, the trial had been disrupted for several months due to the suspension of Judge Namal Balalle pending a disciplinary inquiry and the retirement of Judge Mahen Weeraman.Consequently, Chief Justice Preethi Padman Surasena has appointed a new three-judge bench to preside over the proceedings, said Ada Derana reporter.The case was taken up…

Three prison guards attached to Welikada Prison have been arrested by Sri Lanka Police following the death of an inmate yesterday who was apprehended while attempting to escape, said the Police Spokesman.A prison inmate serving a sentence at Welikada Prison died yesterday after being hospitalized following an incident linked to an attempted escape.According to reports, the inmate had fled from the prison premises but was later apprehended by officers in Borella after a pursuit. A scuffle is said to have taken place between the inmate and prison officials during the arrest.Prison sources state that after being brought back to the…

All preschools across the island must be registered before July 1 this year, according to Minister of Women and Child Affairs Saroja Savithri Paulraj.The Minister stated that it will be mandatory to obtain registration prior to establishing any preschool in the future.She made these remarks while addressing an awareness programme held at the Matara District Secretariat on the implementation of preschool education programmes in line with the Ministry’s subject scope.

President Donald Trump warned [Iranian forces that they would be ‘‘blown off the face of the Earth’‘ if they attempted to target US ships in the Strait of Hormuz or Persian Gulf.In a phone interview with Fox News on Monday (local time), Trump also said the Iranian neogitators were being ‘‘far more malleable’‘ than they were previously.Trump has made similar threats before – including writing on social media last month that ‘‘a whole civilization will die’‘ – but this time, they were accompanied by some military action that will test an extended ceasefire between the two countries.The president said on…