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,…
A-PAD SL restores safe drinking water in cyclone-hit Puttalam and Nuwara Eliya
Reliable access to safe drinking water has been restored in cyclone-hit communities of Puttalam and Nuwara Eliya, through targeted interventions by the Asia Pacific Alliance for Disaster Management Sri Lanka (A-PAD SL) and its international partners. According to the Asia…
Harsha warns against unlicensed foreign businesses in Sri Lanka
Opposition MP Harsha de Silva has raised alarm over what he termed a “tourism paradox” in Sri Lanka, where visitor arrivals are surging but revenue is falling. Speaking on the issue, de Silva pointed out that foreigners are increasingly running…
Suresh Sallay’s arrest: Ali Sabry warns against politicising national security
Former Minister Ali Sabry has cautioned that “national security institutions must never be undermined for political gain”, following the arrest of Former State Intelligence Service Chief, retired Major General Suresh Sallay. In a statement on social media, Ali Sabry said…
Govt says No Decision to Halt Jaffna Cricket Stadium Construction
The Sri Lankan government has not taken a decision to halt the proposed Jaffna International Cricket Stadium project and intends to proceed with construction, Cabinet Spokesman and Health and Mass Media Minister Nalinda Jayatissa said. Speaking at the weekly post-Cabinet…
Opposition members meet Ranil to discuss cooperation and key national issues
A group of Opposition members have held discussions with former President Ranil Wickremesinghe this morning (25 Feb). It is reported that the meeting was convened to reach a consensus among party leaders on working together in cooperation. In addition, lengthy…
Court dismisses Avant Garde petitions against Defence Ministry directive
The Court of Appeal has ordered the dismissal of two writ petitions filed seeking to invalidate the directive issued by the Secretary to the Ministry of Defence, which required Avant Garde Company to remove three weapons storage facilities it was…