Bribery case against former deputy minister Sarana Gunawardena: Verdict set for April 30
The Colombo High Court on Tuesday (3) fixed April 30 to deliver its verdict in four bribery cases filed against former Deputy Minister Sarana Gunawardena. The cases were taken up before High Court Judge Mohamed Mihal, where oral submissions by…
Government to consider salary hike or risk allowance for police officers
Inspector General of Police Priyantha Weerasuriya said Tuesday (3) that measures are being taken to introduce a risk allowance or increase the basic salaries of police officers. IGP Weerasuriya said discrepancies in salary allowances provided to police personnel have been…
Duminda Silva named as suspect in Rs. 15 Mn Drug Bail Bribery Case
The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption has informed the Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Court that former Parliamentarian Duminda Silva has been named as a suspect in an alleged bribery incident. According to News 1st, the case relates to…
Court to Consider Ex-Deputy Parliament Secretary’s Petition March 18
The Court of Appeal on Tuesday (3) fixed March 18 to consider a petition filed by former Deputy Secretary General of Parliament Chaminda Kularatne seeking to nullify his suspension. Kularatne has requested the court to issue a writ order invalidating…
Russia says no proof Iran developing nuclear weapons
Russia has not seen any evidence that Iran is developing nuclear weapons, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov said. “We have not received any evidence that Iran is producing nuclear weapons. In fact, that was the main and only justification put…
China backs Iran’s sovereignty, urges US and Israel to halt military actions
China said Monday (2) it supports Iran in defending its sovereignty and urged the United States and Israel to immediately halt military operations, as tensions escalate across the Middle East. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi told Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas…
Salaam Ramadan 2026 Opens in Colombo with Grand Celebration of Unity and Culture
Salaam Ramadan 2026, Sri Lanka’s foremost Muslim cultural festival and a flagship initiative of the Western Provincial Council in collaboration with the Colombo Municipal Council, was ceremonially inaugurated along Green Path, marking the start of a vibrant three-day celebration of faith, culture, and…
Tucker Carlson claims Saudi Arabia and Qatar ‘arrested Mossad agents planning bombings’
Saudi Arabia and Qatar had captured and “arrested Israeli Mossad agents planning bombings in those countries,” conservative US podcaster Tucker Carlson said on Monday, the Middle East Eye reported. On his programme, Carlson questioned Israel’s motives, asking: “Why would the…
Sri Lanka core group calls for reforms, accountability at UNHRC session
The Sri Lanka Core Group on Tuesday called for the repeal of the Prevention of Terrorism Act and urged stronger action on accountability and human rights reforms, delivering a joint statement at the 61st session of the UN Human Rights…
Iran Embassy in Colombo opens condolence book for Khamenei
The Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran in Colombo has announced that a book of condolence will be opened following the reported death of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. In a diplomatic note dated March 2, the Embassy…