Justice Yasantha Kodagoda sworn in as SC Judge

Yoshitha Rajapaksa arrested over money laundering

Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa’s son Yoshitha Rajapaksa was arrested by the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) on money laundering charges. Yoshitha Rajapaksa was arrested in Beliatta, the Police media unit said. He was arrested on the advice of the Attorney General after it was determined that there was sufficient evidence to charge Rajapaksa under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act No. 5 of 2006. Yoshitha Rajapaksa had recently appeared before the CID to record a statement ove

25 Jan, 2025

Sri Lanka apparel achieves 5% export growth in 2024

Sri Lanka?s export earnings from apparel in 2024 reached USD 4.7 billion, recording a year-on-year growth of nearly 5%, according to the Joint Apparel Association Forum (JAAF). Adding the country?s direct exports of textiles takes the overall export value to just over USD 5 billion. This underscores the resilience of the country?s textile and apparel industry amidst both local and global challenges. While these positive reports have been welcome news for stakeholders across the apparel industr

24 Jan, 2025

Probe launched after video shows cops sleeping on the job

An investigation has been launched after a video surfaced showing a group of policemen sleeping on the job, the Sri Lanka Police said. The video shows the policemen, seemingly intoxicated, sleeping in a small room. The video also shows one policeman being carried away and put into a Police jeep. The Inspector General of Police (IGP) has ordered an investigation into the incident and disciplinary action to be taken against those found guilty. (Colombo Gazette)

23 Jan, 2025