Armed man robs Dambulla private bank

Immigration, Emigration brought under Public Security Ministry

The Immigration and Emigration Department has been brought under the Ministry of Public Security. The Department of Registration of Persons and the National Dangerous Drugs Control Board (NDDCB) has also been brought under the Ministry of Public Security. An extraordinary gazette notification has been issued bringing the three departments under the Ministry of Public Security. President Ranil Wickremesinghe issued the gazette notice amending an earlier gazette removing the three institutions

05 Oct, 2022

Gotabaya’s return to politics not ruled out

Former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa’s return to politics has not been ruled out, sources told Colombo Gazette. Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) members close to the former President said that a group of MPs are attempting to pave the way for his return to politics. Sources said that Gotabaya Rajapaksa, who was forced out of office as a result of protests by the public, is also keen to return to politics and retire with his head held high. However, there has not been any official statement f

05 Oct, 2022

Summons issued on State Minister Sanath Nishantha

Summons have been issued on State Minister Sanath Nishantha by the Court of Appeal to show cause over the contempt of court charges levelled against him. The Court of Appeal has ordered State Minister Sanath Nishantha to appear in court on 13th October. The summons were issued after considering a petition filed against the State Minister accusing him of making comments in contempt of court. Sanath Nishantha was accused of making comments critical of the process of granting bail by court. He

05 Oct, 2022