New Commissioner General of Prisons assumes duties

Probe sought on Sirisena’s explosive claims on Easter attacks

By Easwaran Rutnam The Criminal Investigations Department (CID) has been asked to investigate the explosive claims made by former President Maithripala Sirisena with regards to the Easter Sunday attacks. Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) Parliamentarian Kavinda Jayawardena lodged a complaint with the CID seeking an investigation into Sirisena?s cliams. Sirisena said he was prepared to spill the beans on the Easter Sunday attacks and reveal the true mastermind who orchestrated the killing of over 2

23 Mar, 2024

Indonesia and Sri Lanka discuss military training

Indonesia and Sri Lanka discussed enhancing collaboration in areas of mutual interest, including military training, strategic partnerships and security initiatives. Indonesian Ambassador Dewi Gustina Tobing paid a courtesy visit to Defence Secretary General Kamal Gunaratne, Monday, at the Defence Headquarters Complex, Sri Jayewardenepura, Kotte. Following a warm reception, the Defence Secretary held a cordial discussion with the envoy and conveyed his regards to the government of Indonesia for

25 Mar, 2024

CID summons Maithripala to record statement over revelations

The Criminal Investigations Department (CID) has issued summons on former President Maithripala Sirisena to record a statement over revelations he made with regards to the Easter Sunday attacks. Inspector General of Police (IGP) Deshabandu Tanakoon said that he was instructed by the Minister of Public Security Tiran Alles to investigate the claims made by Sirisena. Accordingly, the IGP said the CID issued summons on the former President and the former President responded to the summons positiv

24 Mar, 2024