NTJ Colombo District Organizer granted bail

McDonald?s stores shut in Sri Lanka over poor hygiene case

McDonald?s stores across Sri Lanka shut on Sunday after the US fast-food giant launched a legal battle with its local franchise holder over allegations of poor hygiene, court officials said. The Commercial High Court of Colombo ordered the closures until April 4, after the parent company accused the local franchise holder of failing to meet international hygiene standards. ?The closure was ordered pending an investigation,? a court official said. He said lawyers for McDonald?s told the court

24 Mar, 2024

CID grills Sirisena over Easter Sunday attacks claims

The Criminal Investigations Department (CID) recorded a statement from former President Maithripala Sirisena over revelations he made with regards to the Easter Sunday attacks. Sirisena was questioned for over 5 hours by the CID over his claims. Police Media Spokesman DIG Nihal Thalduwa said that the claims will now be investigated and legal action initiated. Sirisena had said recently that he was prepared to spill the beans on the Easter Sunday attacks and reveal the true mastermind who orch

25 Mar, 2024

Suspect in killing of Ottawa Sri Lankan family held in protective custody

The 19-year-old Sri Lankan man accused in the worst mass killings in Ottawa?s recent history is being held in protective custody, according to his lawyer. Ewan Lyttle said ?given the allegations? his client has been placed there. Inmates are often held in protective custody to shield them from other prisoners. Febrio De-Zoysa has been charged with six counts of first-degree murder and one count of attempted murder in the attack on a family of newcomers from Sri Lanka. He appeared in court bri

14 Mar, 2024