Ali Roshan arrested by CID over elephant racket

Corruption allegations raised over Central Expressway project

Corruption allegations were raised in Parliament today over the Central Expressway project. Roads and Highways, Ports and Shipping Minister Johnston Fernando told Parliament today that sections of the project were offered to contractors at a higher price than earlier offered. Fernando said that a contract offered as part of the project by the Mahinda Rajapaksa Government for Rs 2.5 Billion was cancelled by the former Government and offered at Rs. 3.5 Billion. He said that investigations must

05 Feb, 2020

Grace period declared to handover illegal firearms

A grace period has been declared with effect from today to handover illegal firearms, the Ministry of Defence said. Following a directive issued by President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, a grace period has been declared from today (5th) to the 12th to return firearms without valid documents. The Defence Ministry requested those who are possessing illegal firearms to hand over them to the nearest police station during the amnesty period. The police have been instructed to take legal action against thos

05 Feb, 2020

Approval sought for supplementary estimate to pay arrears

The Government today sought the approval of Parliament for a supplementary estimate to pay arrears amounting to approximately Rs. 130 Billion. Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa briefed Parliament today on the expenses of the former Government and arrears that needs to be paid. He said that a detailed Bill will be presented to Parliament over the next few days. Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa called for a Parliament debate on the supplementary estimate. Cabinet has already approved a propos

05 Feb, 2020