Lata Walpola laid to rest
Kalasoori Latha Walpola was laid to rest that evening amidst a large and distinguished gathering.
The mortal remains of Kalasoori Latha Walpola were brought to Independence Square in Colombo for the general public to pay their last respects.
CID complaint over school textbook printing error
Secretary of Education Ministry lodged a complaint with the CID over the publication of the web address of an adult website on a grade six school textbook.
The printing error was discovered in the newly printed Grade 6 English language module as part of the education reforms which contains a reference to an inappropriate website.
CMC budget passed
The Colombo Municipal Council Budget was passed by a majority of two votes this morning.
The annual budget of the Colombo Municipal Council (CMC) presented for the second time was passed today and passed with a majority of two votes.
Former MP Johnston Fernando's son remanded
Yesterday the Financial Crimes Investigation Department (FCID) arrested former Minister Johnston Fernando's son Johan Fernando for several allegations, including the alleged misappropriation of a lorry belonging to Lanka Sathosa and other vehicles and he was remanded until January 9, 2026 by the Wattala Magistrate’s Court.
Johnston Fernando’s son remanded
Johan Fernando, the son of former MP Johnston Fernando was remanded till January 9 by the Wattala Magistrate.
His arrest came following an investigation by the
Financial Crimes Investigation Department (FCID) .
A protest was held in front of Attorney General’s Department Colombo today by a group of individuals calling for the Removal of the Attorney General Parinda Ranasinghe .
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