No government minister was present at the launch of ‘Rejina’, a book written by Mohan Raj Madawala, one of the key artistes who contributed towards forming the present administration.

A PET scanner is yet to be bought for the Cancer Hospital in Maharagama three months after the public donated Rs. 200 million to buying the scanner.

Former chairman of the Ports Authority Priyath Bandu Wickrama and several businessmen could get arrested within weeks, say law enforcement sources.

The CID is to summon former Navy commander Wasantha Karannagoda to record a statement regarding the assault of ‘Rivira’ founding editor Upali Tennakoon.

The FCID is investigating the defrauding of money from the invoices for payments made to models who participated in a function at St. Kitts to campaign for Hambantota to become the host for the 2018 Commonwealth Games.

Law enforcement authorities are inquiring into a leading businessman, who used to regularly present ex-president Mahinda Rajapakse with bottles of his favourite wine.

A presidential pardon could be considered for retired Maj. Wimal Wickramage, who has been ordered by courts to pay a Rs. 02 million compensation.