Johnston’s youngest son also arrested
Former Minister Johnston Fernando’s youngest son, Gerome Kenneth Fernando, has been arrested in connection with a probe launched into the misuse of a lorry belonging to the state-owned supermarket chain, ‘Lanka Sathosa’. The investigation is linked to the incident that…
Former Minister Johnston Fernando arrested
Former Minister Johnston Fernando has been arrested after appearing before the Police Financial Crimes Investigation Division (FCID) today, in connection with investigations into the alleged misuse of a Lanka Sathosa lorry. Johnston Fernando had been notified to appear before the…
Gem Sri Lanka 2026 Set to Unfold Its Biggest Story Yet at Shangri-La Colombo
GUILD Joins as Platinum Sponsor to Strengthen Global Gemstone Sourcing Connections Gem Sri Lanka2026 is poised to mark a defining moment in the country’s Gem and Jewellery industry when it takes place on 7,8 and 9 January,2026, at the iconic…
“This is a familiar place to me. This is not new. This is exacting political revenge” – Johnston
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Dollar rate today: Selling rate remains stable at Rs. 312
The Sri Lankan Rupee remains stable against the US Dollar at commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (05 Jan), compared to last Friday, with the selling rate at Rs. 312 in some banks. At Seylan Bank, the buying rate of…
AG requests CID report on Ranil investigation
The Criminal Investigations Department (CID) has been requested to submit information on further investigations conducted by a CID Team that travelled to the United Kingdom (UK) to probe the misuse of state funds linked to former President Ranil Wickremesinghe in…
What’s next for Venezuela oil after US ousts Maduro?
The United States’ strikes on Caracas and the capture of Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro have left the South American nation in a state of deep confusion and uncertainty. US President Donald Trump pledged in the immediate aftermath that the US…
Johnston Fernando arrives at FCID
Former Minister Johnston Fernando has arrived at the Police Financial Crimes Investigation Division (FCID) in connection with investigations into the alleged misuse of a Lanka Sathosa lorry. Johnston Fernando had been notified to appear before the FCID today after the…
Indian Army Chief to visit Sri Lanka this week
The Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) of India, General Upendra Dwivedi, will visit Sri Lanka this week, as part of India’s continued engagement to strengthen defence cooperation and military-to-military ties with friendly foreign countries. According to the New Indian…
“Govt trying hard, but failing” – Mahinda
Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa says the National People’s Power (NPP) Government is making an effort but failing. “They are trying hard, but they are failing,” former President Mahinda Rajapaksa said, commenting on the NPP Government. Mahinda Rajapaksa further said that…