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Dilith Jayaweera condemns 'politically motivated' arrest of Suresh Sallay

Sri Lanka, Feb. 25 -- The leader of the Sarvajana Balaya and Member of Parliament, Dilith Jayaweera, today (13) strongly condemned the arrest and 72-hour detention of former state intelligence chief M... Read More


CEB trade unions to stage six-hour token strike tomorrow

Sri Lanka, Feb. 25 -- The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) trade unions have decided to launch a token strike from 12 noon to 6.00 p.m. tomorrow (26), citing the lack of response to their demands from r... Read More


CID launches probe into death threats against Public Security Minister and Deputy Minister

Sri Lanka, Feb. 25 -- The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has launched an investigation into alleged death threats made against Minister of Public Security Ananda Wijepala and Deputy Minister ... Read More


CID launches probe into death threats against Public Security Minister and Deputy Defence Minister

Sri Lanka, Feb. 25 -- The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has launched an investigation into alleged death threats made against Minister of Public Security Ananda Wijepala and Deputy Minister ... Read More


Daisy Forrest released from money laundering case

Sri Lanka, Feb. 25 -- The Colombo High Court today ordered the release of Daisy Forrest, the grandmother of Yoshitha Rajapaksa and a defendant in a case filed under the Prevention of Money Laundering ... Read More


Ali Sabry slams Suresh Sallay's arrest as 'theatrics designed to mislead or divide'

Sri Lanka, Feb. 25 -- Former Justice Minister Ali Sabry says that undermining officers who once safeguarded the country may offer temporary political advantage, but it weakens morale within the armed ... Read More


Suresh Sallay arrested under PTA, to be held for 72 hours for questioning - Police

Sri Lanka, Feb. 25 -- Former Head of the State Intelligence Service (SIS) Major General (Retired) Suresh Sallay was arrested this morning (25) under the Prevention of Terrorism (Temporary Provisions) ... Read More


Mexico weighs legal action after Elon Musk links president to drug cartels

Sri Lanka, Feb. 25 -- Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has stated that she is considering legal action following a comment by tech billionaire Elon Musk, the world's richest man, that alleged she w... Read More


Energy efficiency is a national priority for development - PM Harini

Sri Lanka, Feb. 25 -- Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that enhancing energy efficiency is an essential factor in strengthening the country's economy, and that it is not merely about limit... Read More


Petrol bomb attack on Gintota house; Police launch probe

Sri Lanka, Feb. 25 -- A petrol bomb attack was carried out on a house in Gintota, Galle in the early hours of today (25), police said. According to police, a group of unidentified individuals arrived... Read More