News Rosy Senanayake appears before CMC corruption probe commission Published 9 mins agoon 2026/07/19 This image, taken from Derana TV footage, shows former Colombo Mayor Rosy Senanayake arriving at the Presidential Commission of Inquiry on Friday Former Colombo Mayor Rosy Senan…
News Rosy Senanayake appears before CMC corruption probe commission
Published 9 mins agoon 2026/07/19
This image, taken from Derana TV footage, shows former Colombo Mayor Rosy Senanayake arriving at the Presidential Commission of Inquiry on Friday Former Colombo Mayor Rosy Senanayake appeared before the Presidential Commission of Inquiry appointed to investigate allegations of corruption and fraud at the Colombo Municipal Council (CMC) on Friday (17). Speaking to the media after appearing before the commission, Senanayake said she had been summoned to provide information regarding a food voucher programme implemented during her tenure as Mayor amid the COVID-19 pandemic and the economic crisis. She said the programme, carried out through state-owned Lanka Sathosa, was introduced to provide assistance to low-income and vulnerable families affected by the economic hardships during the period. “We gave food vouchers from Sathosa to the poor during the pandemic and economic crisis. They wanted answers to some questions they had regarding the programme,” Senanayake said.The Presidential Commission is currently investigating allegations relating to financial irregularities, corruption and other misconduct within the Colombo Municipal Council.
News Cop suspended after sitting on female cop’s lap
Published 10 mins agoon 2026/07/19
A police constable has been suspended from service following an inquiry into allegations that he sat on the lap of a female police constable while under the influence of alcohol at the Makalugaswewa Police Station. Police said the constable had reported for duty at a musical concert held at the Dambulla Gam Udawa Stadium on July 15 and later returned to the police station to resume duties. According to initial reports, the constable allegedly sat on the female officer’s lap after seeing her seated on a chair at the station. The female police constable subsequently lodged a complaint with the Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) in charge of the area through the Officer-in-Charge (OIC) of the police station. A preliminary investigation into the incident found that the constable had allegedly been under the influence of alcohol at the time of the incident. Following the inquiry into the alleged harassment of the female officer and the constable’s conduct while on duty, police authorities took steps to suspend his service pending further action. by Norman Palihawadane ✍️
News Arrest warrants issued for Deputy Minister Eranga Gunasekara, MP Jagath Manuwarna
Published 13 mins agoon 2026/07/19
The Fort Magistrate’s Court on Friday (17) issued arrest warrants for Deputy Minister of Urban Development Eranga Gunasekara, Member of Parliament Jagath Manuwarna and four others after they failed to appear before court in connection with a case involving alleged violations of a court order during a protest. The six accused, who are currently on bail, were ordered to be arrested and produced before court after they failed to appear for proceedings relating to allegations that they participated in an unlawful assembly despite a court order. Arrest warrants were issued for Deputy Minister Gunasekara, MP Manuwarna, Roshan Ali Dhaniz Ali, Amal Salinda alias “Army Amila”, Udayanga Kumara and Ven. Koswatte Mahanama Thera. Additional Magistrate Kingsley Hettiarachchi also issued notices to the bail sureties of the accused and postponed further proceedings until December 4, 2026. Meanwhile, 13 other accused appeared before court, including for mer Inter-University Students’ Federation (IUSF) Convener Wasantha Mudalige, Ruhuna University Students’ Union Convener Anthony Weranga Pushpika de Silva, Jehan Appuhamy and Ven. Rathkarawwe Jinarathana Thera. Fort Police have filed charges against a total of 15 individuals, including allegations of participating in a protest in violation of a court order and using criminal force against police officers. Among those charged are Mudalige, Weranga Pushpika de Silva, Dhaniz Ali, Amal Salinda alias “Army Amila”, Appuhamy, Manuwarna, Ven. Rathkarawwe Jinarathana Thera and Ven. Koswatte Mahanama Thera.