News Room : Nimal Lanza Arrested by Kochchikade Police
Former State Minister Nimal Lanza was arrested by Kochchikade Police today after voluntarily surrendering to authorities. The arrest is in connection with a case linked to an alleged physical assault that took place in 2006. Police have confirmed that investigations into the incident are ongoing, and further legal proceedings will follow.
News Room : Rajitha Senaratne Remanded Over Corruption Case
Former Minister Rajitha Senaratne was remanded today (29) after appearing before the Colombo High Court in connection with a case filed by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC). The order was issued by Colombo High Court Judge Lanka Jayaratne, following Senaratne’s appearance before court this morning. Accordingly, the judge directed that Senaratne be placed in remand until...
News Room : Rajitha Finally Turns Up in Court After Arrest Warrant
Former Minister Rajitha Senaratne, who was wanted on an arrest warrant, finally made his appearance before the Colombo Magistrate’s Court today (29). The court had earlier issued a notice on 20 August directing Senaratne to show up, following a request by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC). Colombo Chief Magistrate Thanuja Lakmali even went as far...
News Room : Ranjith Bandara Urges SLPP to Break Away from RW’s Shadow
Former parliamentarian of the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP), Professor Ranjith Bandara, has published a strongly worded statement on social media, calling on party leaders to protect the SLPP’s identity and move forward independently, following what he described as the conclusion of their “duty” towards former President Ranil Wickremesinghe. Bandara alleged that Wickremesinghe had distorted the SLPP’s political identity and...
News Room : European leaders outraged after Russian strikes kill 23 and damage EU’s HQ
The head of the European Union’s executive Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, has spoken of her outrage at Russia’s deadliest onslaught on Kyiv since July – which also damaged the EU’s delegation office in the Ukrainian capital. At least 23 people, including four children, were killed and dozens more wounded in the bombardment, Ukrainian officials said. A five-storey residential building was...
News Room : Every woman and girl must be able to live with dignity, to be safe, and to contribute fully to the life of our country – PM...
Six of Sri Lanka’s most wanted underworld figures, including Kehelbaddara Padme and Commando Salinda, were arrested in Jakarta following a week-long joint operation by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) and Indonesian Police, with support from Indian intelligence and INTERPOL. Public Security Minister Ananda Wijepala told a special media briefing yesterday (28) that the suspects would be brought back to Sri Lanka within the...
News Room : Showers will occur in the Western, Sabaragamuwa and Central provinces and in Galle and Matara districts – The Island
WEATHER FORECAST FOR 28 AUGUST 2025Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 28 August 2025 by the Department of Meteorology Showers will occur at times in the Western, Sabaragamuwa and Central provinces and in Galle and Matara districts while several spells of showers may occur in the North-western province and in Hambantota district. Fairly heavy showers above 50 mm are likely at...
News Room : Ven. Narampanawe Ananda Thera Elected as Anunayake of Asgiriya Chapter
Ven. Narampanawa Ananda Thera, Deputy Registrar of the Asgiriya Chapter, has been elected as the new Anunayake (Deputy Chief Prelate) of the Asgiriya Chapter of the Siyam Maha Nikaya. The official election was held today (28) at 2.00 p.m. at the historic Uposathagaraya of the Asgiri Maha Vihara in Kandy, under the patronage of the Mahanayake of the Asgiri Chapter,...
News Room : Rajitha Will Definitely Appear Before Court Tomorrow, Lawyer Assures
The Colombo High Court has issued notice to consider a revision petition filed by former Minister Rajitha Senaratne, seeking an order to suspend the arrest warrant issued against him by the Colombo Magistrate’s Court. President’s Counsel Kalinga Indatissa, appearing for Senaratne, informed court that his client would comply with the notice issued by the Magistrate’s Court, requiring him to appear...
News Room : ‘First of Its Kind’: IGP Details Jakarta Arrest of Five Organised Crime Figures
Inspector General of Police Priyantha Weerasooriya announced that five organised crime figures including kehelbaddara Padme and Commando Salintha, were simultaneously arrested in Indonesia, marking the first time such an operation has been carried out in history. Speaking at a press briefing organised by the Government Information Department this morning (28), the IGP revealed that all five suspects currently have Interpol...