Two policemen injured following attack

Sri Lankans among accused in embezzling case in Dubai

Sri Lankans are among 43 people accused in an embezzling case involving a major Dubai hotel group. The massive embezzling scheme took place over two years, according to the court records. During this time, the accused – which included private companies and former employees of the hotel group – misappropriated funds from the company. Fourteen out of 43 people that were charged of embezzling over Dh4 million from the Dubai hotel group have now been acquitted. The trial included defendants from

07 Mar, 2023

US Treasury Secretary speaks to Ranil on IMF deal

US Secretary of the Treasury Janet L. Yellen spoke with President Ranil Wickremesinghe on the ongoing discussions with the International Monetary Fund (IMF). During their meeting, Secretary Yellen expressed support for Sri Lanka?s steps towards an IMF-supported program to advance economic reform and achieve a strong and durable recovery, the US Department of Treasury said. The Secretary welcomed Sri Lanka?s commitments to transparency and comparable treatment for all bilateral official and pri

07 Mar, 2023

Cops and civilians clash in Weeraketiya

Policemen and civilians clashed in Weeraketiya today resulting in 8 policemen and 2 civilians sustaining injuries. The clash had taken place in Attanayala in Weeraketiya when some area residents attempted to obstruct the duties of the Police. The Police had attempted to search people in the area based on information they had received. Area residents objected and clashed with the Police. The Police said that 6 suspects were arrested over the incident. (Colombo Gazette)

06 Mar, 2023