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Ranjan appears before Government Analyst for voice test

United National Party (UNP) Parliamentarian Ranjan Ramanayake appeared before the Government Analyst for a voice test today. Ramanayake, who was arrested by the Colombo Crimes Division (CCD) and remanded by court till 12 February, was brought to the Government Analyst for the voice test on a court order. Ramanayake was arrested for committing a crime in terms of Article 111C (2) of the Constitution by interfering with the functions of judges. A number of voice recordings leaked to the media i

07 Feb, 2020

Notice issued again to Karannagoda in 11 youth abduction case

Notice was issued on former Navy Commander, Admiral of the Fleet Wasantha Karannagoda for a third time today to appear in court in the 11 youth abduction case. The Permanent High Court Trial-at-Bar issued notice to Karannagoda to appear in court after he failed to appear on two other occasions. The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) had last year recorded statements from Karannagoda over the abduction and disappearance of 11 youths in 2008-2009. Last year, Attorney General Dappula de Liv

07 Feb, 2020

Fonseka to consider alternatives if not given nominations by UNP

Field Marshal Sarath Fonseka says he is ready to consider alternative options if he is not given nominations to contest the Parliamentary election. Fonseka says he is hoping to contest the election through the new alliance led by United National Party Deputy Leader Sajith Premadasa. Speaking to reporters today, Fonseka said that he will not look to enter Parliament through the National list but will contest. Asked if he is confident he will receive nominations from the UNP since Ranil Wickrem

07 Feb, 2020