Gotabaya Rajapaksa, Sri Lanka’s ex-president and ex-military chief, is in the news after his arrest linked to 2019 suicide bomb attacks amid ongoing political chaos.
Sri Lanka's parliament passed a bill to stop pension payments to lawmakers who already receive or qualify for pensions, fulfilling President Dissanayake's campaign promise amid ongoing economic crisis. The move aims to reduce government spending as the country recovers from bankruptcy and debt restructuring.
Retired Major General Suresh Sallay was arrested in Colombo over his alleged involvement in the 2019 Easter Sunday bombings. The arrest follows years of investigation linking him to conspiracy, aiding the attacks, and possible prior meetings with the bombers. The case highlights ongoing efforts for justice and accountability.