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President AKD meets with visiting dy. Prime Minister of NZ

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A meeting between Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of New Zealand Winston Peters and President Anura Kumara Disanayake took place this afternoon (26) at the Presidential Secretariat during Mr. Peters’ official visit to Sri Lanka.

Conveying greetings on behalf of the Government and the people of New Zealand, Mr. Peters congratulated President Disanayake on his victory in both the Presidential and General Elections. He reaffirmed the longstanding friendship between the two nations and acknowledged the recent re-establishment of diplomatic relations.

Deputy Prime Minister Peters expressed the Government of New Zealand’s strong appreciation for the positive developments taking place in Sri Lanka following the recent presidential and general election victories. He acknowledged the significant steps taken by the new administration towards political stability, economic recovery, and social progress, and commended the leadership of President Anura Kumara Disanayake in steering the country in the right direction. Mr. Peters further emphasized that New Zealand recognizes Sri Lanka’s current trajectory as a promising foundation for sustainable growth and long-term development. In this context, he announced that the New Zealand government remains committed to deepening its financial support in the future.

President Disanayake noted that Deputy Prime Minister Peters’ visit marks the beginning of a new chapter in Sri Lanka–New Zealand relations. The President briefed Mr. Peters on Sri Lanka’s progress in economic, social and political stabilization following the recent elections. He emphasized the government’s commitment to further strengthen these areas to ensure long-term national development.

The President also highlighted the importance of reconciliation, noting that long-standing divisions among the people had led to prolonged conflict. He stated that his government is prioritizing peace-building and national unity as key pillars of the reconciliation process.

Discussions also explored opportunities to enhance bilateral cooperation in key sectors such as agriculture, education and tourism. Both parties expressed their commitment to working closely to advance these areas of mutual interest.

Minister of Labour and Deputy Minister of Economic Development Dr. Anil Jayantha Fernando along with Senior Additional Secretary to the President Roshan Gamage, were also present at the meeting.

(President’s Media Division)

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CIABOC indicts Mervyn

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The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) has filed an indictment in the High Court against former Minister Mervyn Silva. 

He is accused of acquiring assets that exceed his lawful income, in violation of anti-corruption regulations.
According to the CIABOC, the charges relate to the accumulation of wealth deemed disproportionate to his known sources of income during his tenure in public office.

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Police suspect of suicide Probe over 12-yr. old committing suicide

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The Ambalangoda Police has launched an investigation after a 12-year-old had reportedly commited suicide.

According to the Police, the Grade 7 student was found dead at his home this morning in Ambalangoda. 

Although investigations are still underway to determine the exact cause of the death, police say that the student may have died by suicide after becoming distressed when his mother left home following a dispute with his father.

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Arrested immigration officer, remanded (Update)

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An Assistant Controller of the Department of Immigration and Emigration, who was arrested for allegedly issuing three forged passports for underworld figure – Mandinu Padmasiri alias ‘Kehelbaddara Padme’, has been ordered to be held in remand custody until May 29.

He was arrested by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) today (May 27).


(Previous news 2025 May 27 – 12.24.p.m.)

Immigration officer arrested for issuing fake passports to wanted criminal

An Assistant Controller of the Department of Immigration and Emigration has been arrested on suspicion of facilitating the creation of a forged passport for a known organized crime figure, Kelehelbandara Padme, who is currently residing overseas.

According to the Police media spokesman – SSP Buddhika Manatunga.
According to the Criminal Investigation Department (CID), the suspect is believed to have issued the fraudulent passport without biometric fingerprint data, enabling Kelehelbandara Padme to travel abroad under false documentation.

Investigations have revealed that two other suspects had previously been arrested in connection with the same case.These individuals had allegedly obtained Kelehelbandara Padme’s photograph via WhatsApp, edited it, and submitted it to the Department of Immigration and Emigration to process the forged passport. Authorities confirmed that Kelehelbandara Padme had originally traveled abroad in 2021 using a passport issued in 2014, which expired last year.

However, recent findings had indicated that two additional fake passports were issued this year under different names, both containing Kelehelbandara Padme’s photograph.

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