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A retired officer of the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) has filed a Fundamental Rights petition challenging the 90-day detention order on arrested former head of the State Intelligence Service (SIS), Major General (Retired) Suresh Sallay, under the Prevention of Terrorism Act.

Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Rohan Olugala has officially assumed duties today (05) as the Director of the Central Anti-Vice Striking Unit in Panadura.In addition to his current position, ASP Olugala will also head the Special Task Force (STF)–attached unit tasked with seizing illegal narcotics and preventing organized crime across the island.ASP Olugala has previously led numerous local and international police operations aimed at apprehending high-profile criminals and bringing them to justice.Among the most recent and successful operations led by him were the arrest of notorious criminals, including ‘Kehelbaddara Padme’ and ‘Commando Salinda’ in Indonesia, as well as the arrest…

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is reportedly concerned the US is holding secret talks with Iran behind his back.The Israeli prime minister is said to have approached the White House after he received intelligence suggesting Donald Trump’s administration was speaking to Iran about a potential ceasefire, Axios reported.“The White House told [Mr Netanyahu] that the Trump administration wasn’t talking to the Iranians behind his back,” one source said.The report hints at potential friction between the allies, who launched joint strikes on the regime on Saturday.Netyanyahu may be concerned that the war with Iran would end before Israel had achieved its…

A female attorney, convicted of preparing forged deeds, has been sentenced to 12 years in prison by the Colombo High Court today (05).The order was issued by Colombo High Court Judge Lanka Jayaratne following a lengthy trial, Ada Derana reporter said. However, the ruling stated that the sentence is to be served within six years.The Attorney General had filed indictments against the accused lawyer on two charges, including preparing forged deeds for a land in the Borella area.Delivering the verdict, the High Court Judge stated that the prosecution had succeeded in proving both charges against the accused beyond a reasonable doubt.Accordingly,…

A technical fault in the electricity supply system between Anuradhapura and Vavuniya resulted in power outages in several areas across the island, according to the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB).Due to the technical fault, the CEB said a change in the frequency of the national power grid occurred, which caused the steam turbine at the Kelanitissa Combined Cycle Power Plant to shut down and be disconnected from the system.As a result, the national grid lost about 55 megawatts of power capacity, leading to power outages in several parts of the island.However, the Ceylon Electricity Board stated that the situation was restored…

Home Lands, Sri Lanka’s number one and most trusted innovative developer, has secured anover three-acre premium mixed-use land parcel at Port City Colombo in a landmark transactionvalued at USD 40.1 million (approximately LKR 12.5 billion), marking one of the most significantsingle investments made by a Sri Lankan developer within the country’s most ambitious urbandevelopment project.With this milestone, Port City Colombo joins hands with Home Lands, Sri Lanka’s marketleader in real estate, the consecutive three-time ‘Best Developer Sri Lanka’ award winner at thePropertyGuru Asia Property Awards and the distinguished Superbrands status holder,reinforcing the presence of globally recognised local excellence within the…

In a significant milestone for the Sri Lankan hospitality industry, Fairway Colombo, acompany of Fairway Holdings, has been awarded the prestigious title of MostTechnologically Advanced Hotel – Sri Lanka 2025 by World Business Outlook.The award solidifies the hotel’s reputation as the benchmark for “smart” stays, recognizing itsseamless integration of digital innovation with urban luxury in the heart of Colombo Fort.A Visionary Legacy and New LeadershipThis accolade serves as a poignant tribute to the late Chairman, Mr. Hemaka De Alwis. From thehotel’s inception, Mr. De Alwis envisioned a property that would push the boundaries oftraditional hospitality by introducing world-class high-tech standards…

Salaam Ramadan 2026, Sri Lanka’s foremost Muslim cultural festival and a flagshipinitiative of the Western Provincial Council in collaboration with the Colombo MunicipalCouncil, was ceremonially inaugurated along Green Path, marking the start of a vibrantthree-day celebration of faith, culture, and togetherness.The Opening Ceremony began with the arrival of the Honourable Governor of the WesternProvince and Her Worship the Mayor of Colombo at the Nelum Pokuna entrance, where theywere welcomed by children representing Sri Lanka’s diverse Muslim communities.In a symbolic display of unity, children from the Malay, Moor, Memon, and Dawoodi Bohracommunities accompanied dignitaries in a ceremonial walk to the main stage. Theprocession, led…

Qatar Airways has just announced it will operate relief flights from the Middle East to several European cities on Thursday.Flights from Muscat, Oman will depart for London Heathrow, Berlin, Copenhagen, Madrid, Rome and Amsterdam.Another flight will leave from Riyadh, Saudi Arabia for Frankfurt.The airline’s main operations out of Doha remain temporarily suspended ‘‘due to the closure of Qatari airspace’’, it said in a statement on X.It adds: ‘‘Passengers are kindly requested not to proceed to the airport unless they have received an official notification from Qatar Airways for these flights.’’Source: BBC

The second Iranian vessel is also not currently within Sri Lanka’s territorial waters, but is located in the Exclusive Economic Zone close to Sri Lanka’s maritime boundary, according to Cabinet Spokesman Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa.Speaking in Parliament today (05), the Leader of the Opposition Sajith Premadasa revealed that another Iranian ship was positioned near the Port of Colombo.Responding to this, the Minister stated that the government possesses far more information than what the Opposition Leader is aware of. He said that the government is intervening in order to resolve the issue while minimizing loss of life and safeguarding regional peace.He…