Daisy Forrest released as Court continues Trial against Yoshitha Rajapaksa
The Colombo High Court on Wednesday ordered the acquittal of Daisy Forrest, grandmother of Yoshitha Rajapaksa, in a case filed under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act. The order was issued after the Attorney General’s Department informed court that charges…
Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath to Visit Germany
Sri Lanka’s Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath will visit Germany from Feb. 26 to 27 to strengthen economic and political ties, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism said in a media release. Herath is scheduled to take part…
Fake Treatment Centre Used for Sex Services, Four Arrested
A brothel operating under the cover of a homeopathic treatment centre in the Ambatale area within the Mulleriyawa Police Division was raided by officers of the Western Province (South) Crime Division. Police said three individuals and a homeopathic practitioner, believed…
Government declares National Drug Prevention Week to combat narcotics crisis
The government has declared March 1–7 as National Drug Prevention Week, a key move in a new federal campaign to eradicate the country’s narcotics crisis. The initiative is part of the “A Nation United” program launched by President Anura Kumara…
Sri Lanka, South Korea Deputy Ministers hold talks to boost cooperation
Sri Lanka’s Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Employment, Arun Hemachandra, met with Eui-hae Cecilia Chung, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of South Korea, at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Seoul for substantive bilateral discussions. The talks focused…
US Justice Dept and FBI strengthen cooperation with SL to Combat Transnational Crime
The United States Department of Justice and experts from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) worked alongside Sri Lankan investigators and prosecutors in Colombo last week to strengthen strategies against transnational organized crime, including drug trafficking, cyber scams, and human…
Suresh Sallay’s arrest : Police give more details
Sri Lanka Police have confirmed that former State Intelligence Service Chief, retired Major General Suresh Sallay, has been arrested in connection with clear evidence obtained via ongoing investigations into the 2019 Easter Sunday attacks. Addressing the media today, Police Spokesman…
Former Trade Ministry Top Officials Held in Corruption Investigation
Three former senior officials of Sri Lanka’s Ministry of Trade were arrested Tuesday over alleged corruption linked to a procurement process to launch an online lottery, the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) said. Those arrested include…
Wildlife Dept probes misuse of Kumana Bungalows, Suspends online bookings
The Department of Wildlife Conservation has launched a formal investigation following reports that tourist bungalows inside Kumana National Park have been reserved online and used for purposes other than wildlife viewing. In a statement, the department said that under Sections…
CBSL rates: Rupee appreciates slightly against USD
The Sri Lankan Rupee has appreciated slightly against the US Dollar today (Feb 25), compared to Tuesday. According to the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, the buying rate of the US Dollar has reduced from Rs. 305.69 to Rs. 305.58,…