Zahran Hashim’s brother-in-law arrested

Maldives Foreign Minister to visit Sri Lanka next week

Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Maldives Dr. Abdulla Khaleel is to visit Sri Lanka next week. The Foreign Minister will hold talks with Sri Lanka’s Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath and hold a joint media briefing. He will also have discussions with other Ministers and meet the Maldives community in Colombo. Khaleel was appointed as the Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Maldives in September 2024, by President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu. Prior to the appointment, Minister D

14 Feb, 2025

CID awaits AG advise in money laundering case over Namal

The Criminal Investigations Department (CID) is awaiting the advise of the Attorney General (AG) in the money laundering case over MP Namal Rajapaksa. The Colombo Magistrate?s Court was informed that investigations into the allegations have been concluded and extracts have been forwarded to the Attorney General?s Department. Namal Rajapaksa has been accused of money laundering amounting to? Rs. 15 million through NR Consultancy (Pvt.) Ltd. while serving as a Member of Parliament. The case had

13 Feb, 2025

Navin appointed UNP Vice Chairman

Former Minister Navin Dissanayake has been appointed as the Vice Chairman of the United National Party (UNP). The appointment was made by UNP Leader Ranil Wickremesinghe.

14 Feb, 2025