The Gampaha High Court today served indictments against former ministers Mervyn Silva and Prasanna Ranaweera, along with several others, over an alleged incident involving the fraudulent sale of government-owned land using fake deeds.

The indictments were formally presented today to the accused, including the two former ministers who are currently out on High Court bail.

In addition to the former ministers, the other accused who were served indictments are Sarath Edirisinghe, Ajith Milroy, Jayantha Cabraal, and Naveen Weerakoon.

Gampaha High Court Judge Nayana Seneviratne, who released all the accused on bail, ordered the case to be adjourned until March 27. (Newswire)

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Former State Minister Prasanna Ranaweera has been remanded until 28 July in connection with an illegal property sale case in the Kiribathgoda area.

He was further remanded when the case was taken up before the Mahara Magistrate’s Court today. 

During the hearing, the bail application submitted by Prasanna Ranaweera was also rejected by the Magistrate.

Prasanna Ranaweera was wanted by the Criminal Investigations Department over allegedly selling a plot of state-owned land in Kiribathgoda to a private party by forging documents.

The court had previously issued warrants to seize the properties of Ranaweera for evading arrest.

Having surrendered to the court after having evaded arrest for 61 days, Prasanna Ranaweera was arrested and remanded in May. (Newswire)

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Former minister Mervyn Silva and former state minister Prasanna Ranaweera have been further remanded over an illegal property sale case.

The Mahara Magistrate’s Court today further remanded the duo and three other suspects until 09 June 2025.

Mervyn Silva and Prasanna Ranaweera are remanded over allegedly selling a plot of state-owned land in Kiribathgoda to a private party by forging documents.

Former Minister Mervyn Silva was arrested by Criminal Investigations Department (CID) officials while at his residence in Battaramulla in March.

Former state minister Prasanna Ranaweera, who was evading arrest, was remanded after surrendering to the Mahara Magistrate’s Court on 07 May. (Newswire)

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Former minister Mervyn Silva and former state minister Prasanna Ranaweera have been further remanded over an illegal property sale case.

The Mahara Magistrate’s Court today further remanded the duo and three other suspects until 26 May 2025.

Mervyn Silva and Prasanna Ranaweera are remanded over allegedly selling a plot of state-owned land in Kiribathgoda to a private party by forging documents.

Former Minister Mervyn Silva was arrested by Criminal Investigations Department (CID) officials while at his residence in Battaramulla in March.

Former state minister Prasanna Ranaweera, who was evading arrest, was remanded after surrendering to the Mahara Magistrate’s Court on 07 May. (Newswire)

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Former State Minister Prasanna Ranaweera has surrendered to the Mahara Magistrate’s Court after evading arrest over an illegal property sale case.

Ranaweera was wanted by the Criminal Investigations Department over allegedly selling a plot of state-owned land in Kiribathgoda to a private party by forging documents.

The court had previously issued warrants to seize the properties of Ranaweera and another suspect, both evading arrest.

However, Prasanna Ranaweera has surrendered to the court today after having evaded arrest for 61 days.

Meanwhile, former Minister Mervyn Silva and three others remain in remand custody after being arrested over the same case. (Newswire)

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The Court of Appeal has dismissed, without a hearing, the petition filed by former State Minister Prasanna Ranaweera, seeking to prevent his arrest in connection with an illegal property sale case.

A bench comprising the President of the Court of Appeal, Justice Mohammed Laffar Tahir and Justice Priyantha Fernando dismissed the petition when it was taken up for hearing today. 

The Criminal Investigations Department (CID) is seeking to arrest Ranaweera over allegedly selling a plot of state-owned land in Kiribathgoda to a private party by forging documents.

The court has already issued warrants to seize the properties of Ranaweera and another suspect, both evading arrest.

Former Minister Mervyn Silva and three others remain in remand custody after being arrested over the same case. (Newswire)

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The Court of Appeal has announced that it will decide on 28 April 2025, whether to proceed with former minister Prasanna Ranaweera’s petition seeking an order to prevent his arrest.

Former State Minister Prasanna Ranaweera and two others are currently absconding in connection with an illegal land sale case.

The case involves allegations that state-owned land was sold to a private party using forged documents.

Former Minister Mervyn Silva, also implicated in the case, has been arrested and remanded. 

The Mahara Magistrate’s Court recently imposed an overseas travel ban on Prasanna Ranaweera and the two others, who are evading arrest. (Newswire)

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The Mahara Magistrate’s Court has imposed an overseas travel ban on former State Minister Prasanna Ranaweera and two others, who are currently absconding in connection with an illegal land sale case.

The case involves allegations that state-owned land was sold to a private party using forged documents.

Former Minister Mervyn Silva, also implicated in the case, has been further remanded until 24 March. 

While Silva remains in custody, the travel ban for Ranaweera and the two others underscores the court’s efforts to prevent them from fleeing the country as investigations continue. (NewsWire)

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Sri Lanka has recorded an export income of Rs. 983.7 million in the past two months, State Minister of Small and Medium Enterprises Development Prasanna Ranaweera announced.

“As a nation, we have made significant strides in overcoming the economic challenges faced during the previous season. Notably, in the last two months, we have generated an export income of Rs. 983.7 million.

“Additionally, approximately 500,000 tourists visited the island in January and February alone. Furthermore, our efforts have resulted in an increase in the number of entrepreneurs from 2.5% to 3%,” he said. 

State Minister Ranaweera pointed out that this figure serves as a confirmation that the country is heading in the right direction economically.

State Minister Prasanna Ranaweera made the remarks during a press conference at the Presidential Media Centre on Thursday (Mar 28).

He further highlighted that fostering an entrepreneurial environment within schools provides significant support in nurturing individuals to become successful entrepreneurs.

The State Minister revealed that the Sri Lanka Institute of Textile and Apparel has recently awarded diploma course certificates to nearly 500 students. 

“Furthermore, in collaboration with the Industrial Development Board (IDB), we have successfully established school entrepreneurial circles and assessed the students’ potential. It’s worth noting that cultivating an entrepreneurial atmosphere within schools greatly aids in fostering future entrepreneurs. This initiative is pivotal in laying the foundation for a robust manufacturing economy within the country,” he said.

State Minister Ranaweera noted that the initiative to provide welfare benefits to 2.4 million underprivileged families is progressing smoothly. 

Additionally, a lunch program has been initiated to cater to the nutritional requirements of 1.7 million school children from grades one through five, and it is being effectively executed.

“Efforts are underway to boost the clay, brass, and cane industries by commencing exports of these products to countries like Italy, Canada, and Germany. Collaborating with the Asian Development Fund, arrangements have also been made to offer loans at a concessional interest rate. 

“Transportation issues related to cane materials have surfaced recently. However, following consultations with the Ministry of Wildlife and Forest Conservation, we have organised transportation for up to 500 canes. 

“Additionally, discussions with the National Crafts Council have led to an arrangement allowing the transportation of a maximum of 5 cubes of clay, addressing logistical concerns in this sector,” he added. (NewsWire)

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An unidentified group has allegedly attacked the house of State Minister Prasanna Ranaweera located on Sarathchandra Dias Mawatha in Pamunuwila, Gonawila, it was reported. 

According to Lankadeepa, the group had attacked the Gampaha District MP’s two-storey house causing damages.

The Sapugaskanda Police stated that eight windows of the house have been damaged in the attack.

No person was in the house at the time of the attack, while the Sapugaskanda Police has launched an investigation to apprehend the suspects involved in the incident. 

The Sapugaskanda Police further stated that steps are being taken to monitor CCTV footage near the house to identify the suspects. (NewsWire)

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