Suspect remanded over attempt to bribe OIC granted bail

Former Minister Patali Champika Ranawaka arrested

Former Minister Patali Champika Ranawaka was arrested by the Colombo Crimes Division (CCD) today. He was arrested on the advise of the Attorney General. The former Minister was produced before a Magistrate and remanded till tomorrow. A court order had been issued earlier preventing the overseas travel of Ranawaka over an accident in 2016. The travel ban had also been imposed on his driver over the motor accident. The Police are investigating the accident in which one youth was seriously inj

18 Dec, 2019

Indian Navy chief Admiral Karambir Singh in Sri Lanka

Indian Navy chief Admiral Karambir Singh is in Sri Lanka to discuss ways to strengthen bilateral maritime relations between the two countries. Singh paid a visit to the Naval Headquarters and met Commander of the SL Navy Vice Admiral Piyal De Silva, today. After receiving the Chief of Naval Staff of the Indian Navy to the Naval Headquarters in compliance with Naval traditions, a special guard of honour was accorded to him at NHQ premises. Thereafter, Admiral Karambir Singh was warmly received

19 Dec, 2019

Foreign Ministers of Sri Lanka and Switzerland exchange views on arrest of Sri Lankan employee of Swiss Mission

Foreign Minister Dinesh Gunawardena received a telephone call last evening from the Foreign Minister of Switzerland Ignazio Cassis regarding the status of the Sri Lankan employee at the Swiss Embassy Ms. Garnier Banister Francis. She is presently in custody on reasonable suspicion of committing offenses under Sections 120 and 190 of the Penal Code, that could justify a criminal charge of disaffection towards the Government, and fabricating false evidence for the purpose of being used in any sta

18 Dec, 2019