Interim order issued preventing arrest of Tiran Alles
The order was issued in connection with a complaint regarding allegedly dishonoured cheques issued by Ceylon Newspapers (Pvt) Ltd to obtain paper for printing the ‘Mawbima’ and ‘Ceylon Today’ newspapers.The interim order was issued yesterday (Sept. 30) after the Court of Appeal (CoA) considered a writ petition seeking an order preventing the arrest of Tiran Alles in connection with a cheque transaction between 02 private companies.Employees, including journalists of the ‘Mawbima’ and ‘Ceylon Today’ newspapers owned by Ceylon Newspapers, a company owned by former Public Security Minister Tiran Alles, had reportedly been facing severe difficulties due to salaries not being paid for several months and Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) contributions not being paid for several years.
It is also reported that the company’s management had failed to deposit employees’ EPF contributions for several years in violation of labour laws, and that several complaints regarding this matter had been received by the Department of Labour.Meanwhile, the management suddenly decided to shut down the daily print editions of ‘Mawbima’ on March 05, 2026.
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