Month: October 2026
Six discharged in 2022 arson case involving Ranil Wickremesinghe’s residence
By The Pulseline News Desk Activist Piyath Nikeshala and five others arrested in connection with the 2022 arson attack on former President Ranil...
Shiranthi Rajapaksa remanded until October 13 in CIABOC’s Siriliya Saviya case
By The Pulseline News Desk Former First Lady Shiranthi Rajapaksa, wife of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa, was remanded until October 13 today after...
Sri Lanka says Iranian vessel decision will be based on national interest
By The Pulseline News Desk Sri Lanka will make decisions regarding Iranian vessels currently located in international waters near the country based on...
Prisons clarifies rules on uniforms as debate grows over Gnanasara Thera’s robes
By The Pulseline News Desk The Department of Prisons has clarified the rules governing clothing worn by convicted persons, stating that those sentenced...
New Bill proposes expanded powers to tackle organised crime
By The Pulseline News Desk The Government has gazetted a new Prevention of Organised Crimes Bill proposing expanded powers for law enforcement authorities...
CIABOC probe draws former NSB Chairman Pradeep Kariyawasam into Shiranthi’s investigation
By The Pulseline News Desk A long-running investigation into the financial affairs of former First Lady Shiranthi Rajapaksa has taken a significant turn,...
Former First Lady Shiranthi arrested in probe on Rs. 10 million obtained from a state bank
By The Pulseline News Desk Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa’s wife, former First Lady Shiranthi Rajapaksa has been taken into custody by officers of...
Saliya Peiris warns proposed PSTB could repeat PTA abuses
By The Pulseline News Desk Former Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) President Saliya Peiris PC has warned that Sri Lanka’s proposed Protection...
Sajith accuses Government of relying on inaccurate economic data
By The Pulseline News Desk Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has accused the Government of relying on what he described as inaccurate economic data...
Browns Hill property use suspended as authorities pursue action against Basil
By The Pulseline News Desk Authorities have taken steps to suspend the use of a property at Browns Hill in Matara, allegedly belonging...
