Six Sri Lankans involved in human smuggling arrested in Sicily

Bribery investigation launched against Keheliya

The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) has launched an investigation into former Health Minister Keheliya Rambukwella. The investigation was launched?following a complaint filed against Rambukwella. It was alleged that Rambukwella misused Health Ministry vehicles after resigning from his post. Rambukwella is currently in remand custody over the alleged import of substandard immunoglobulin vials. (Colombo Gazette)

19 Jun, 2024

Stand-up comedian Nathasha Edirisooriya released from case

Stand-up comedian Nathasha Edirisooriya and the owner of the ?SL VLOG? YouTube channel Bruno Divakara were released by court from the case over allegedly making statements against Buddhism. Edirisooriya was arrested in May last year for allegedly making comments disrespectful to Buddhism. The Criminal Investigations Department (CID) had received a complaint against Nathasha Edirisooriya, accusing her of insulting Buddhism, and Christianity during a stand-up comedy show. The owner of the YouTu

19 Jun, 2024

Fonseka launches indirect assault on Sajith in Parliament

Former Army Commander and Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) Chairman Sarath Fonseka launched an indirect assault on Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa in Parliament, Thursday. Fonseka said that there was an attempt by the opposition to prevent him from speaking in Parliament. The Former Army Commander said that when he sought time to speak in Parliament, he was asked by the Chief Opposition Whip if he will support Premadasa at the elections. He said the Chief Opposition Whip Lakshman Kiriella had

20 Jun, 2024