Second Special Court to begin functioning from March 14

Police warn of various scams targeting Valentine’s Day

The Police have warned the public to remain vigilant of various scams being organized targeting Valentine?s Day, which falls on Sunday (14). Police Spokesman, Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Ajith Rohana said they have received information of various groups planning celebratory events to trap people in financial frauds. DIG Ajith Rohana urged the public to refrain from accepting invitations for Valentine?s Day parties or events being sent via social media or email, requesting for a credit card

11 Feb, 2021

India awaits outcome of probe on death of fishermen in Sri Lanka

India is awaiting the outcome of a probe on the death of four Indian fishermen in Sri Lanka. The External Affairs Minister of India, S Jaishankar told the Rajya Sabha today that?India has strongly protested to Sri Lanka over the death of the four Indian fishermen following a collision between their vessel and a Sri Lankan naval craft last month. Replying to questions in the Rajya Sabha, the Minister also said no Indian fishermen were in Sri Lanka’s custody at present, the Press Trust of India

11 Feb, 2021

AG requests Chief Justice to appoint trial-at-bar on bond scam

By Easwaran Rutnam Attorney General (AG) Dappula de Livera today requested the Chief Justice to appoint a trial-at-bar to hear the case on the Central Bank treasury bond scam. The AG submitted the charges accusing former Finance Minister Ravi Karunanayake, former Central Bank Governor Arjuna Mahendran, Perpetual Treasuries Limited owner Arjun Aloysius and eight others in the case. Dappula de Livera requested the Chief Justice to appoint a trial-at-bar to hear the case at the Colombo High Cour

11 Feb, 2021