Gold biscuits found in parcel placed behind BIA water dispenser

Experts believe no bunker oil remaining in MV X-Press Pearl

Experts believe there is no bunker oil remaining in the ship, MV X-Press Pearl. Chairperson of the Marine Environment Protection Authority (MEPA), Dharshani Lahandapura said that they have received expert opinion that the oil may have burnt or evaporated. Lahandapura said that the ship owners and salvors had been requested to analyse and inform the authorities if there is bunker oil in the ship. She said that based on photographic evidence and based on the extent of the fire, the number of da

15 Jun, 2021

Former CID Director Shani Abeysekara granted bail

Former Director of the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) Shani Abeysekara has been granted bail. The Court of Appeal granted bail to Abeysekara and Sub-Inspector Sugath Mendis. Abeysekara and Sub-Inspector Sugath Mendis were granted bail on strict bail conditions. Abeysekara was arrested in July last year for allegedly concealing and fabricating false evidence in the case filed against eight suspects including former DIG Vass Gunawardena and his son over the alleged possession of firea

16 Jun, 2021

No-confidence motion to be submitted against Udaya

By Easwaran Rutnam A no-confidence motion is to be presented to Parliament against Energy Minister Udaya Gammanpila. The motion is to be presented by the opposition Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB). SJB General Secretary Ranjith Madduma Bandara told Daily Mirror the motion will be presented to Parliament at the earliest possible date. He said that the motion will be presented accusing the Energy Minister of being responsible for the fuel price hike. Madduma Bandara said that the support of the

16 Jun, 2021