The Colombo High Court today granted bail to stand-up comedian Natasha Edirisooriya, who was arrested for making controversial statements about Buddhism.
Natasha's petition was heard before Colombo High Court Judge Aditya Patabendi.
The stand-up comedian was ordered to be released on bail conditions after Deputy Solicitor General Dileepa Peiris, who appeared on behalf of the Attorney General, raised no objections to granting bail to Edirisooriya.
Earlier in, the Colombo Fort Magistrate's Court ordered Ms Edirisooriya be remanded until July 12.
Mr. Ali Sabri Rahim, a Member of Parliament (MP) for Puttalam District whom an open warrant had been issued, attended a public ceremony at Al Aksha National School in Kalpitiya today (16) as the special guest of honor.
The Supreme Court today refused interim relief in an application filed by President’s Counsel Senaka Walgampaya seeking an Order from the Supreme Court compelling the President to appoint judges to fill the existing vacancies in the Court Of Appeal.
Gazette on new speed limit regulations to be issued within two weeks
Senior DIG Nilantha Jayawardena has been sent on compulsory leave pending disciplinary investigation over his failure to prevent the Easter Sunday bombings.
Two underworld criminals wanted for multiple crimes, including murder, were brought from Dubai to Sri Lanka, today (12).
The 22nd amendment to the constitution dealing with the term of the President has been gazetted by order of President Ranil Wickremesinghe.
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