UNP WPC member remanded over fraud

Suspect arrested for sending over 100 people to Russia as tourists

The Criminal Investigations Department (CID) has arrested a suspect who had allegedly duped over 100 people and sent them to Russia. The Police said the suspect was arrested in Dehiwala over his alleged involvement in sending 120 people to Russia on tourist visas. According to the Police, the suspect had targeted people standing outside the Russian Embassy in Colombo. The Government recently revealed that a number of Sri Lankans had travelled to Russia as tourists and later joined?as mercenar

20 May, 2024

Businessman remanded for assaulting Iranian diplomat in Colombo

A businessman has been remanded for assaulting the Iranian Ambassador in Colombo. The businessman had reportedly assaulted Iranian Ambassador Dr. Alireza Delkhosh at the car park of the Colombo City Center (CCC). A verbal exchange had taken place between the businessman and the diplomat over a parking issue. The businessman had then threatened the diplomat and assaulted him. The Police arrested the businessman and produced him in court, Monday. The accused, identified as?Buwaneka Mahasen Ba

20 May, 2024

Sajith picks Harsha to be his Finance Minister

Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SGB) leader Sajith Premadasa announced that MP Dr. Harsha de Silva will be appointed as the Minister of Finance in an SJB-led Government. He made the announcement?during a speech at an event held in Galle. “After @sajithpremadasa announced in Galle that?@HarshadeSilvaMP will be his future Finance Minister, all of a sudden the #ranilist seems to be very, very hurt. Don’t worry, a few more months for elections so save your emotions for later,” SJB member Rehan Jayawickrem

18 May, 2024