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The Inspector General of Police, Priyantha Weerasooriya has issued guidelines to be followed when arresting suspects in relation to offences committed under Section 3 of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR) Act.It is reported that the relevant notification has been communicated in writing to all police officers, including all Senior Deputy Inspectors General.According to the provisions of the Act, an individual may only be arrested after examining whether a statement or expression incites war, or promotes discrimination, hostility, or violence, thereby amounting to advocacy of national, racial, or religious hatred.The Inspector General of Police has further stated…

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has firmly denied that any negotiations are taking place between Tehran and Washington to end the ongoing conflict, dismissing US claims of diplomatic engagement as posturing.No direct talks“There are no ongoing talks with the US,” Araghchi said in comments carried by state-run Press TV. He clarified that while Washington is sending messages through various mediators, “exchange of messages via mediators does not mean negotiations.” The distinction suggests Iran is rejecting the notion of formal diplomatic engagement despite reported back-channel communications.Accusation of weaknessAraghchi characterized US talk about negotiations with Iran as “an admission of defeat.” He…

The Hambantota District Ceylon Teachers’ Association has strongly condemned a request from the Zonal Education Office of Tangalle seeking an explanation for teachers’ absence from a recent meeting held in Tangalle.The Zonal Education Office of Tangalle requested an explanation regarding the absence of teachers at a meeting held on March 15 at the Tangalle Urban Council, which was chaired by Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya.In this regard, the Zonal Director of Education of Tangalle has sent a letter to all school principals.Accordingly, reasons for not attending the relevant meeting must be submitted by today (26).

A delegation of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) is scheduled to arrive in the country today (26).The IMF team will remain in Sri Lanka until April 9 to hold policy discussions with the aim to complete the combined Fifth and Sixth reviews under Sri Lanka’s Extended Fund Facility (EFF) Arrangement.This was confirmed by the Director of the Communications Department of the IMF, Julie Kozack.During the visit, the IMF delegation will hold discussions with Sri Lanka authorities on economic policies, and the potential impact of the Middle East conflict on the economy.Following the IMF team visit, an updated assessment of Sri…

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Wednesday warned that the war in the Middle East has spiraled “out of control.”Antonio Guterres urged an immediate halt to hostilities, called on Iran to stop attacking its neighbors, urged the US and Israel to end the war, and stressed that diplomacy remains the only path out of the crisis.Speaking at the UN headquarters in New York, he said the conflict has exceeded even the worst expectations and risks triggering a global catastrophe.“Just hours into the outbreak of the war in the Middle East, I warned that the fighting risked triggering a chain reaction that…

Senior leaders from Sri Lanka’s banking sector convened in Colombo on 17 March for the “FraudManagement Deep Dive 2026”, co-hosted by IFINITY, a BFSI-focused digital transformation partner andsystem integrator, together with BPC, a global leader in payment solutions. The forum focused on howfinancial institutions can strengthen fraud risk management as digital payments continue to expand.Set against the backdrop of Sri Lanka’s rapidly evolving payments landscape, the event brought togetherrepresentatives from regulatory bodies, along with banking executives, fraud specialists, and technologydecision-makers. Discussions centered on how institutions can prepare for the next phase of digital growthwithout compromising trust, security, or regulatory compliance.The…

Former Member of Parliament Sajin Vass Gunawardena, who was arrested by officials of the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC), has been further remanded.The Colombo Magistrate’s Court today rejected the bail application filed on behalf of Gunawardena, who is in remand custody over allegations related to illegal acquisition of assets.Accordingly, the court ordered that the suspect be further remanded until March 31, said Ada Derana reporter.Colombo Chief Magistrate Asanga S. Bodaragama issued the order after considering the facts presented by officials of the CIABOC, as well as arguments presented by the suspect’s legal counsel.

The Colombo Magistrate’s Court has announced that its order on whether to issue arrest warrants for the wife of former Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of SriLankan Airlines, Kapila Chandrasena, and Shamindra Rajapaksa, former board member of SriLankan Airlines and son of ex- Minister Chamal Rajapaksa, who have been named as suspects in a bribery allegation related to the Airbus aircraft deal, will be delivered on April 02, 2026.The decision was made by Chief Magistrate Asanga S. Bodaragama after considering the evidence presented by officials of the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC), Ada Derana reporter said.

India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar stated that he held a productive discussion with Sri Lanka’s Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath on the implications of the ongoing West Asia conflict.In a post on X, Jaishankar noted that the talks, held over the phone, focused on the repercussions of the regional tensions.He reaffirmed India’s commitment to its “Neighbourhood First” policy and the “Vision MAHASAGAR” initiative, underscoring the importance of regional cooperation and stability.

Chief Inspector Linton de Silva, who served as the Officer-in-Charge (OIC) of the Western Province North Crimes Division, has been transferred with immediate effect.It is reported that he has been reassigned to the Police Medical Services Division.