Palitha Range Bandara?s son Yashoda granted bail

Anura Senanayake further remanded till June 9

Former senior DIG?Anura Senanayake who was taken into custody by the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) recently?in connection to the murder of former Sri Lanka national rugger player Wasim Thajudeen, was today further remanded till June 9. Senanayake was accused of concealing evidence when he was involved in the investigations over the murder. He was questioned previously as well in connection to the controversial case. Earlier this month the police DIG in charge of motor?traffic Amara

26 May, 2016

President tells G7 Sri Lanka lacks finances for extensive development

President Maithripala Sirisena says?Sri Lanka lacks?finances for extensive development efforts and so?he called on?developed nations? and multilateral and bi-lateral investors to invest in Sri Lanka. The President said this while addressing the G 7 Outreach Summit today in Ise-Shima in Japan. The President said that Japan?s formal announcement that G7 will explore what is needed to sustain the well-being of Asia to steer economic growth, highlights the relevance of Sri Lanka being here. ?It en

27 May, 2016

Soldier arrested over Eknaligoda disappearance released on bail

One of the soldiers arrested over the disappearance of journalist Prageeth Eknaligoda, was released on bail today. The soldier is among a group of army officers arrested in connection to the case. He was granted bail by the Homagama Magistrate today. (Colombo Gazette)

27 May, 2016