Former MP Nimal Lanza arrested over assault incident
Former MP Nimal Lanza has been arrested by the Kochchikade Police today. Lanza was arrested after he had surrendered to the Kochchikade Police Station. It is reported that Nimal Lanza has been taken into custody over an incident of assault….
Historic day at Colombo Stock Exchange
The All Share Price Index (ASPI) of the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) crossed the 21,000-point threshold today. According to the CSE, this marks the first time in history that the ASPI has reached the 21,000-point level during an ongoing daily…
Indonesia arrests show NPP Govt’s firm policy against organized crime : Minister
Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs Arun Hemachandra says the successful capture of several leading underworld criminals in Indonesia is a significant step in the government’s collective fight against organized crime. Deputy Minister Hemachandra said that the arrests were made possible…
Govt plans fingerprint machines in every state institution
The Ministry of Public Administration, Provincial Councils, and Local Government says steps will be taken to install fingerprint machines in every government institution. According to Minister of Public Administration, Chandana Abeyratne, fingerprint machines have already been installed in many government…
20 out of 75 underworld criminals overseas arrested : Police Minister
Minister of Public Security, Ananda Wijepala, says red warrants have been issued for approximately 75 organized and underworld criminals currently hiding overseas. Addressing the media yesterday, he revealed that a significant number, around 20 of them, have already been brought…
Dollar rate in Sri Lanka today
The Sri Lankan Rupee has appreciated slightly against the US Dollar at commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (29 Aug), compared to Thursday. At Seylan Bank, the buying rate of the US Dollar has reduced from Rs. 299.20 to Rs….
Ranil court protest : Police to initiate legal action against protesters
Inspector General of Police (IGP) Priyantha Weerasooriya says that the protest that was staged near the Fort Magistrate’s Court during former President Ranil Wickremesinghe’s court hearing this week is deemed contempt of court. Addressing the media yesterday, IGP Weerasooriya said…
HC remands Rajitha until being produced before Colombo Court
The Colombo High Court today ordered former Minister Rajitha Senaratne to be remanded until he is presented before the Colombo Magistrate’s Court. The order was issued after Rajitha Senaratne appeared before the court, per the notice issued to him to…
Health Minister meets Indian counterparts, discusses Primary care, Pharma supply
Minister of Health Nalinda Jayatissa called on the Indian Minister of Health and Family Welfare, Shri Jagat Prakash Nadda, and Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare, Smt. Anupriya Patel, on Thursday (28). According to Sri Lanka’s Ministry of…
Sri Lanka–Japan Friendship Road development commences
Development work on the Sri Lanka–Japan Friendship Road in Battaramulla was officially launched on Thursday (28), under the aegis of Deputy Minister of Transport and Highways, Prasanna Gunasena. The road development is being conducted under the guidance of the Ministry…