Former Navy Commander granted bail

Friday, 03 July 2026 - 16:41

Former+Navy+Commander+granted+bail
Admiral of the Fleet Wasantha Karannagoda, who faced arrest by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) in connection with investigations into Yoshitha Rajapaksa, received bail today (03) from Colombo Chief Magistrate Asanga Bodaragama.

The magistrate ordered the suspect released on two sureties of Rs.2.5 million each and imposed a travel ban.

The order followed the suspect's appearance in court today, where the Bribery Commission presented its case.

CIABOC alleged that in 2006, Yoshitha Rajapaksa was recruited as an executive branch cadet officer despite lacking the required qualifications.

Furthermore, authorities claim that public funds were misused to provide him with training at the Britannia Royal Naval College, violating established procedures.



Iran insists it had
Saturday, 11 July 2026 - 13:04

Iran insisted early Saturday it had "kept its word" with the U.S. and accused Washington of violating the memorandum of understanding (MoU) signed in June."Iran... Read More

Explosion in eastern Tehran was 'controlled ammunition disposal'
Saturday, 11 July 2026 - 13:01

An explosion heard in ‌the eastern part of Tehran province was caused by ​the controlled disposal ​of ammunition remaining from the ⁠war, Iranian... Read More

Rate of displacement in occupied West Bank doubling, UN says
Saturday, 11 July 2026 - 13:00

At least 67 Palestinians have been displaced by demolitions in the occupied West Bank this month, and two dozen structures have been demolished, according... Read More