The Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Court has granted bail to Sanjaya Samarasinghe, secretary to MP Namal Rajapaksa, following his arrest by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC).
The court ordered his release on two surety bails of Rs. 1 million each and imposed a travel ban preventing him from leaving the country.
Colombo Chief Magistrate Asanga S. Bodaragama issued the order after considering submissions by CIABOC officials and President’s Counsel Sampath Mendis, who appeared on behalf of the suspect.
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A number of decisions have been taken at the Cabinet meeting held yesterday (Oct.19).
The decisions taken by the Cabinet of Ministers are as follows :
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G.L. Peiris leaves Bribery Commission after two-hour statement (Update)
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2 hours ago
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October 20, 2026
Former Minister Prof. G.L. Peiris has left the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) after recording a statement lasting approximately two hours.
He arrived at the Commission this morning (20) following a notice requesting him to appear.
Peiris was summoned to provide a statement in connection with an investigation into a meeting held during his tenure as Minister of Foreign Affairs.
( Previous news 2026 October 20 – 9:50 a.m.)
G.L. Peiris appears before Bribery Commission
Former Minister G.L. Peiris appeared before the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) today (Oct. 20).
He was reportedly summoned to make a statement in connection with an investigation into a meeting held during his tenure as Minister of Foreign Affairs.
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SC begins hearing petitions against Protection of the State from Terrorism Bill
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3 hours ago
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October 20, 2026
The Supreme Court (SC) has commenced hearing petitions challenging the constitutionality of the Bill titled “Protection of the State from Terrorism”, which the Government has presented to Parliament.
Twenty-two petitions have so far been filed challenging the Bill.
The petitions are being heard by a Trial-at-Bar bench comprising Chief Justice Preethi Padman Surasena and Justices Achala Wengappuli and Sampath Abayakoon.