CIABOC refiles case against Cabraal over failed Rs. 100 million condition
A case has been re-filed against former Central Bank Governor Ajith Nivard Cabraal in the Colombo High Court, for failing to comply with a court‑ordered condition to deposit Rs. 100 million within three months. The Commission to Investigate Allegations of…
TN Governor tells Vijay he lacks numbers to form government
Actor-turned-politician C. Joseph Vijay has been told by Tamil Nadu Governor Rajendra Arlekar that his party does not currently have enough support to form a government, according to Indian media reports. Vijay’s party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), emerged as a…
Tourist dream ends with fake dollar drama in Galle
Police have arrested two foreign nationals from Tajikistan in possession of US$ 5,200 in counterfeit notes, foreign currency, and five mobile phones, following a tip‑off received by the Unawatuna Police Tourist Division this morning (07). The suspects, aged 27 and…
iPhone owners could get up to $95 from Apple settlement
iPhone owners could receive up to $95 under a proposed $250 million settlement resolving claims that Apple misled customers about Siri’s artificial intelligence features, according to a recent court filing. The class-action lawsuit, filed in federal court in the Northern…
Jeevan hopes Tamil Nadu’s Vijay will address Sri Lankan Tamils’ issues
Opposition MP Jeevan Thondaman has expressed hope that actor‑turned‑politician C. Joseph Vijay, projected to become the next Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, will address several issues linked to Sri Lanka. Addressing Parliament on Wednesday (06), Thondaman extended his congratulations to…
Bail controversy: Court orders arrest of ex-SriLankan CEO again
Former SriLankan Airlines CEO Kapila Chandrasena has been ordered to be arrested and produced before the Colombo Magistrate’s Court after the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) sought the cancellation of his bail. According to court proceedings,…
Sajith questions government over fuel procurement process
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa today raised serious concerns in Parliament over the transparency and efficiency of Sri Lanka’s fuel procurement process, calling on the government to clarify irregularities linked to the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC). Speaking under Standing Order 27(2),…
Suspects arrested over recent assaults on estate workers – Minister
Several arrests have been made in connection with three separate assault incidents reported in estates in different parts of Sri Lanka, Public Security Minister Ananda Wijepala told Parliament today (07). Addressing Parliament, Minister Wijepala said on April 21, in the…
Harsha de Silva refutes rumours of joining Government
Opposition MP Harsha de Silva has refuted reports claiming he is considering joining the government. “The fact that the government seeks me is a proud moment, and I am happy. My way of politics is different. I have no issues…
CBSL rates: Rupee continues to depreciate against USD
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated further against the US Dollar today (07), compared to Wednesday. According to the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, the buying rate of the US Dollar has increased from Rs. 316.40 to Rs. 317.26, while…