The Colombo Crimes Division (CCD) has arrested two more suspects in connection with the fatal shooting of underworld figure Sanjeewa Kumara Samararatne, known as “Ganemulla Sanjeewa,” at the Aluthkade No. 05 Magistrate’s Court on 19 February 2025.
The latest arrests...
The Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) has said the government’s failure to take action against those responsible for extra-judicial killings has led to allegations of a culture impunity.
The BASL has emphasised the need for the police to take...
By Shamindra Ferdinando
Former Speaker Karu Jayasuriya yesterday (24) said that all agreements with the USAID (United States Agency for International Development) had been approved by Parliament.
Ex-parliamentarian Jayasuriya emphasized that not only USAID projects but all such agreements with external...
Veteran photojournalist Anuruddha Lokuhapuarachchi has been appointed as the Director of International Media and Strategic Communications at the President’s Media Division (PMD).
He received his appointment letter this afternoon (24) from Secretary to the President, Nandika Sanath Kumanayake, at the...
Senior journalist Chandana Sooriyabandara has been appointed as the Media Advisor to the President.
He received his appointment letter this afternoon (24) from Secretary to the President, Nandika Sanath Kumanayake, at the Presidential Secretariat.
Sooriyabandara is a seasoned journalist with over...
Prasanna Perera has been appointed as the new Director General of President’s Media Division (PMD).
The appointment letter was handed over by Secretary to the President, Nandika Sanath Kumanayake, at the Presidential Secretariat this afternoon (24).
Prasanna Perera holds a Bachelor...
Sri Lanka Police have released additional photographs of the female suspect wanted in connection with the shooting death of organized criminal Sanjeewa Kumara Samararatne, also known as “Ganemulla Sanjeewa.”
The fatal shooting occurred on the morning of 19 February inside...
Arctic (Pvt) Ltd, Sri Lanka’s leading data centre cooling specialist, has been awarded the Best Thermal Solutions Partner for Sri Lanka by Vertiv Co., a global leader in precision air-conditioning systems. The award was presented at Vertiv’s Annual Partner...
The Supreme Court has scheduled hearings for nine Fundamental Rights (FR) petitions challenging the appointment of Deshabandu Tennakoon as Inspector General of Police (IGP).
The petitions argue that Tennakoon’s appointment, following his tenure as Senior DIG in charge of the...
by Shamindra Ferdinando
Spokesman for the Frontline Socialist Party (FSP) Pubudu Jagoda yesterday said that the government owed an explanation regarding the circumstances the courtroom killing took place on 19 February and two suspects who died in police shooting two...