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SLFP celebrates 73rd anniversary

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Today marks the 73rd anniversary of the Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP), a significant milestone for the political entity established on this day in 1951 under the leadership of S.W.R.D. Bandaranaike.
Known for its centrist stance, the SLFP has played a pivotal role in the nation’s political landscape.

Five years after its inception, the SLFP, with the support of the Mahajana Eksath Peramuna emerged as a formidable force.

In 1956, S.W.R.D. Bandaranaike ascended to power as the fourth Prime Minister of Sri Lanka, uniting key societal groups including doctors, teachers, farmers, and workers.

His tenure was marked by the nationalization of businesses and economic centers previously under multinational companies, and the designation of Sinhala as the official language.

Over the decades, the SLFP and allied left-wing parties have governed Sri Lanka for more than 30 years.

Following the establishment of the executive presidential system, the SLFP produced two presidents who collectively held office for 21 years.

The party also led the country in abolishing Dominion status and establishing Sri Lanka as a republic.

Notably, the SLFP was led for 41 years by Sirimavo Bandaranaike, the world’s first female Prime Minister, further cementing its legacy in Sri Lankan politics.

(News1st)

(This story, originally published by News1st has not been edited by SLM staff)

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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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