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…
Low-level atmospheric disturbance : Rain expected in several districts today
The Department of Meteorology reports that a low-level atmospheric disturbance is currently located to the southeast of Sri Lanka, resulting in rain expected in several districts today. Accordingly, showers will occur at times in the Eastern and Uva provinces, as…
US warns Cuba is “in a lot of trouble,” Rubio says
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio renewed a warning to Cuba on Sunday, a day after the United States carried out a military operation that resulted in the capture of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro and his wife. Speaking to…
Protest planned in Colombo against US attack on Venezuela
The Frontline Socialist Party is set to stage a protest in Colombo today against United States intervention in Venezuela. According to organisers, the demonstration is scheduled to take place in front of the US Embassy in Colpetty, where protesters are…
Fake ‘Police Notice’ Makes the Rounds, Real Police Say “Not Ours”
Sri Lanka Police on Sunday issued a clarification warning the public about a message circulating on social media that is falsely attributed to the police. In a statement, police said the message, described as a “Police Notice” and containing a…
US attack on Venezuela: FM Vijitha reveals SL Govt position
During a government press briefing held today (4), Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath explained the Sri Lankan government’s stance on the US military intervention in Venezuela and the capture of President Nicolás Maduro and his wife. Responding to journalists, the Foreign…