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Former CJ acquitted and released

Former CJ acquitted and released

Former Chief Justice Shirani Bandaranayaka has been acquitted and released from the case filed by the Bribery Commission for failure to accurately declare her assets and liabilities. MORE..

February 19, 2016  10:02 am|

Sajin gets permission to go to Singapore

Sajin gets permission to go to Singapore

The Colombo Magistrate’s Court today (20) allowed former UPFA MP Sajin de Vass Gunawardena, whose passport was earlier seized, to go to Singapore for medical treatments. MORE...

October 20, 2015  01:10 pm|

High Court grants bail to Sajin Vass

High Court grants bail to Sajin Vass

The Colombo High Court on Wednesday granted bail to former UPFA MP Sajin de Vass Gunawardena who is in custody for allegedly misusing vehicles belonging to the President Secretariat Office. MORE...

September 23, 2015  12:36 pm|

Sajin Vass further remanded

Sajin Vass further remanded

Former UPFA Parliamentarian Sajin de Vass Gunawardena, who was arrested for allegedly misusing vehicles belonging to the President Secretariat Office, has been further remanded until October 6 by the Fort Magistrate’s Court, today (08). MORE...

September 22, 2015  02:11 pm|

MP Chathura Senaratne issued notice

MP Chathura Senaratne issued notice

The Negombo Magistrate’s Court has issued notice on UNP Gampaha District MP Chathura Senaratne for allegedly threatening a group of individuals in custody at the Ragama Police Station. MORE..

September 16, 2015  01:39 pm|

Sarana Gunawardena released on bail

Sarana Gunawardena released on bail

Former Deputy Minister Sarana Gunawardena, who was in custody for allegedly assaulting a person, has been released on bail by the Gampaha Magistrate on Wednesday (09) morning. MORE...

September 9, 2015  11:02 am|

No bail for Sajin Vass

No bail for Sajin Vass

UPFA Parliamentarian Sajin de Vass Gunawardena, who was arrested for allegedly misusing vehicles belonging to the President Secretariat Office, has been further remanded until September 22 by the Fort Magistrate’s Court, today (08). MORE...

September 8, 2015  01:14 pm|

Notices issued to Mattala airport protesters

 Notices issued to Mattala airport protesters

The Tissamaharama Magistrate’s Court on Thursday (03) issued notices on several persons including the former Chairman of the Lunugamwehera Pradeshiya Sabha for allegedly being a part of a protest held outside the Mattala Mahinda Rajapaksa International Airport yesterday. MORE...

September 3, 2015  03:07 pm|

Sajin’s assets case postponed to December 10

Sajin’s assets case postponed to December 10

The Colombo Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday (1) set the trial for former UPFA MP Sajin de Vass Gunawardena in connection with the case filed against him by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption. The case will be taken up for hearing on December 10. MORE...

September 1, 2015  11:59 am|

Sarana Gunawardena further remanded

Sarana Gunawardena further remanded

The Gampaha Magistrate on Wednesday (26) further remanded former Deputy Minister Sarana Gunawardena who was in custody for allegedly assaulting a person. MORE...

August 26, 2015  11:19 am|

Sajin Vass further remanded

Sajin Vass further remanded

UPFA Parliamentarian Sajin de Vass Gunawardena, who was arrested for allegedly misusing vehicles belonging to the President Secretariat Office, has been further remanded until September 8 by the Fort Magistrate’s Court, today (11). MORE...

August 25, 2015  01:02 pm|

Sarath Kumara’s bail plea turned down for 7th time

Sarath Kumara’s bail plea turned down for 7th time

The Anuradhapura Magistrate’s Court today rejected for the seventh time the bail plea put forward by the House Leader of the North Central Provincial Council, Ananda Sarath Kumara. MORE..

August 12, 2015  12:28 pm|

Sajin de Vass Gunawardena further remanded

Sajin de Vass Gunawardena further remanded

UPFA Parliamentarian Sajin de Vass Gunawardena, who was arrested for allegedly misusing vehicles belonging to the President Secretariat Office, has been further remanded until August 25 by the Fort Magistrate’s Court, today (11 MORE...

August 11, 2015  03:59 pm|

Sajin’s bail application rejected

Sajin’s bail application rejected

A bail application, which was filed by a Counsel on behalf of former UPFA MP Sajin de Vass Gunawardena, was dismissed by the Colombo High Court. MORE...

August 10, 2015  11:57 am|

Body of Wasim Thajudeen exhumed

Body of Wasim Thajudeen exhumed

The body of Wasim Thajudeen, has been exhumed a short while ago at Dehiwala, Police said. The remains have been placed under the custody of the Judicial Medical Officer. MORE...

August 10, 2015  10:02 am|

Sajin further remanded

Sajin further remanded

UPFA Parliamentarian Sajin de Vass Gunawardena, who was arrested for allegedly misusing vehicles belonging to the President Secretariat Office, has been further remanded until August 11 by the Fort Magistrate’s Court. MORE...

August 4, 2015  11:04 am|

Court summons Prasanna Ranatunga

Court summons Prasanna Ranatunga

The Chief Minister of the Western Province Prasanna Ranatunga has been summoned to appear before the Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court on July 14, in connection with a case filed against him, police said. MORE..

July 10, 2015  11:53 am|

No bail for Sajin Vass

No bail for Sajin Vass

UPFA Parliamentarian Sajin de Vass Gunawardena, who was arrested for allegedly misusing vehicles belonging to the President Secretariat Office, has been further remanded until July 21 by the Fort Magistrate’s Court. MORE...

July 7, 2015  10:57 am|

DV Upul further remanded till June 15

DV Upul further remanded till June 15

Southern Provincial Council Minister D.V. Upul, who was arrested over controversial comments he made regarding the FCID, has been further remanded until June 15 by the Colombo Magistrate’s Court. MORE..

June 10, 2015  02:38 pm|

DV Upul banned from leaving country

DV Upul banned from leaving country

The Colombo Chief Magistrate today issued a directive prohibiting Southern Provincial Councillor D.V. Upul from travelling overseas, following a request by the CID. MORE..

June 4, 2015  05:02 pm|

Jaffna violence: 43 suspects further remanded

Jaffna violence: 43 suspects further remanded

A batch of 43 persons who were recently arrested for unruly behavior near the Jaffna court complex have been further remanded until June 12. MORE..

June 3, 2015  01:43 pm|

Basil further remanded till May 27

Basil further remanded till May 27

Former Minister Basil Rajapaksa and three other officials, who were arrested on charges of misappropriation of Divi Neguma funds, have been further remanded until May 27 by the Kaduwala Magistrate’s Court. MORE..

May 20, 2015  11:55 am|

Hambantota Mayor released on bail

Hambantota Mayor released on bail

Mayor of Hambantota Eraj Fernando, who was arrested and remanded for allegedly attempting to assault a suspect in police custody, has been released on bail by the Hambantota Magistrate’s Court. MORE..

May 20, 2015  10:58 am|

Shashi Weerawansa’s passport and NIC forged: CID informs court

Shashi Weerawansa’s passport and NIC forged: CID informs court

The Criminal Investigations Department (CID) today informed court that the diplomatic passport and National Identity Card (NIC) of former Minister Wimal Weerawansa’s wife Shashi Weerawansa, have been forged. MORE..

May 15, 2015  02:04 pm|

Eraj Fernando further remanded until May 13

Eraj Fernando further remanded until May 13

The Mayor of Hambantota, Eraj Fernando, who was arrested and remanded for allegedly attempting to assault a suspect in police custody was further remanded until May 13 by the Hambantota Magistrate’s Court. MORE..

April 30, 2015  12:25 pm|

Three months leave for Basil

Three months leave for Basil

Parliament has approved three(03) months leave for MP Basil Rajapaksa commencing from today(28). The approval was granted on a proposal made by Opposition leader Nimal Siripala De Silva. MORE...

April 28, 2015  09:58 am|

Wele Suda’s accomplice remanded

Wele Suda’s accomplice remanded

A suspect arrested for his alleged involvement in a large scale drug racket was remanded until May 08 by the Colombo Magistrate’s Court. MORE..

April 24, 2015  02:47 pm|

Basil Rajapaksa transferred to prison hospital

Basil Rajapaksa transferred to prison hospital

MP Basil Rajapaksa who was remanded last night by the Kaduwela Magistrate has been transferred to the prison hospital, Police told Ada Derana. MORE...

April 23, 2015  06:38 am|

Basil Rajapaksa remanded

Basil Rajapaksa remanded

Former Minister of Economic Development Basil Rajapaksa and two other senior ministry officials, who were arrested by the Police FCID over allegations of financial fraud, have been remanded until the 05th of May by the Kaduwela Magistrate. MORE..

April 22, 2015  11:49 pm|

Court bans protests in front of Bribery Commission

Court bans protests in front of Bribery Commission

The Colombo Chief Magistrate has issued an order banning protest in front of the Bribery Commission tomorrow (April 23), police spokesman ASP Ruwan Gunasekara said. MORE..

April 22, 2015  08:23 pm|

Cop arrested for threatening to shoot Rahula Thero

Cop arrested for threatening to shoot Rahula Thero

A Police Constable (PC) who allegedly attempted to open fire at the Venerable Wanawasi Rahula Thero, founder of the Jathika Namal Uyana, has been arrested by Galkiriyagama Police. MORE..

April 18, 2015  03:16 pm|

Court bans foreign travel by Bogollagama

Court bans foreign travel by Bogollagama

The Colombo Chief Magistrate on Wednesday (1) granted bail to former Minister Rohitha Bogollagama in a financial fraud case. MORE...

April 1, 2015  11:35 am|

Sarana Gunawardena released on bail

Sarana Gunawardena released on bail

The Attanagalla Magistrate on Monday (30) granted bail to ex-Minister Sarana Gunawardena who was arrested by the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) on charges of criminal breach of trust. MORE...

March 30, 2015  03:53 pm|

Sarana Gunawardena further remanded

Sarana Gunawardena further remanded

Former Deputy Minister Sarana Gunawardena, who was arrested on charges of financial fraud and criminal breach of trust, has been further remanded until March 30 by the Attanagalla Magistrate’s Court. MORE..

March 23, 2015  01:15 pm|

Sarana Gunawardena remanded

Sarana Gunawardena remanded

The Attanagalla Magistrate on Thursday (12) remanded ex-Minister Sarana Gunawardena until 23 March. Gunawardena was arrested by the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) today morning. MORE...

March 12, 2015  06:01 pm|

Sarana Gunawardena arrested by CID

Sarana Gunawardena arrested by CID

Former Deputy Ministers Sarana Gunawardena has been arrested by the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) today on charges of criminal breach of trust, police spokesman ASP Ruwan Gunasekara said. MORE..

March 12, 2015  02:56 pm|

Shashi Weerawansa released on bail

Shashi Weerawansa released on bail

Former Minister Wimal Weerawansa’s wife Shashi Weerawansa, who was arrested and remanded on charges of falsifying documents to obtain a diplomatic passport, has been granted bail by the Colombo Magistrate’s Court. MORE..

February 27, 2015  11:09 am|

Woman nabbed with heroin in Orugodawatta

Woman nabbed with heroin in Orugodawatta

A woman has been arrested near the Orugodawatta Flyover Bridge for the possession of 11 grams and 900 milligrams of heroin. MORE..

February 27, 2015  09:47 am|

Youth found shot dead at Millennium City

Youth found shot dead at Millennium City

The body of a person, who is believed to have been shot and killed, has been found inside a residence at Millennium City in Athurugiriya. MORE..

February 24, 2015  04:37 pm|

Tissa Attanayake enlarged on bail

Tissa Attanayake enlarged on bail

The Fort Magistrate today enlarged on bail former General Secretary of the United National Party (UNP) Tissa Attanayake who was remanded a week ago on criminal charges of falsifying documents. MORE...

February 11, 2015  12:00 pm|

Sarana Gunawardena’s passport impounded

Sarana Gunawardena’s passport impounded

The Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Court today ordered the Department of Immigration and Emigration (DIE) to impound the passport of former Deputy Ministers Sarana Gunawardena. MORE...

February 2, 2015  12:03 pm|

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