Ranil’s arrest : New updates as case begins
2025-08-26
Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe, who was in remand custody over the misuse of state funds, has been granted bail byContinue Reading
Trump vows new tariffs & chip restrictions on countries with digital taxes
2025-08-26
President Donald Trump vowed Monday to impose “substantial” new tariffs and restrict U.S. chip exports for all countries that doContinue Reading
Ranil most likely will not appear in court today – Prisons Spokesman
2025-08-26
Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe, who is currently under remand custody, will most likely not be presented before the courts todayContinue Reading
Athletics among 3 associations suspended by extraordinary gazette
2025-08-26
An extraordinary gazette has been issued temporarily suspending the registration of three national sports associations in Sri Lanka. According toContinue Reading
Additional Solicitor General Dileepa Peiris given special protection
2025-08-25
Police have provided special security for Additional Solicitor General Dileepa Peiris, officials said Monday. Police told Newsfirst that security wasContinue Reading
Police to launch criminal investigation into false report on PM
2025-08-25
Police have reportedly launched a criminal investigation into a false news report aired by Hiru News, as per reports, followingContinue Reading
Israel bombs hospital: 5 Journalists among 20 killed
2025-08-25
At least 20 people, including five journalists, were killed in an Israeli airstrike on the Nasser Medical Complex in KhanContinue Reading
BASL warns against social media interference in judiciary
2025-08-25
The Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) has expressed concern over recent social media comments and predictions by individuals andContinue Reading
Opposition parties plan joint strategy after Ranil Wickremesinghe’s arrest
2025-08-25
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa said the arrest of former President Ranil Wickremesinghe is not an isolated incident but a seriousContinue Reading
PM’s Office denies News report on PM Harini visiting Ranil
2025-08-25
The Prime Minister’s Office has rejected a news report aired by Hiru News, claiming that Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya hadContinue Reading
Ranil’s case : Police reveal 10 persons travelled in UK
2025-08-25
Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe was arrested Friday on corruption charges following an investigation into his travel to the United KingdomContinue Reading
Ukrainian President shares President AKD’s letter
2025-08-25
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has extended his gratitude to Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake for the latter’s greetings onContinue Reading
Erik Solheim: Allegations against Ranil wouldn’t count as crimes in Europe
2025-08-24
Former Norwegian peace envoy to Sri Lanka Erik Solheim has called for the immediate release of former President Ranil Wickremesinghe,Continue Reading
Govt Info Dept clarifies Ranil’s arrest through legal, social & religious voices
2025-08-24
The Department of Government Information has released four explanatory videos on the imprisonment of former President Ranil Wickremesinghe. These clarificationsContinue Reading
‘Let’s defeat the constitutional dictatorship’: Opposition parties hold joint presser
2025-08-24
Opposition parties today held a joint press conference in Colombo condemning the arrest of former President Ranil Wickremesinghe. Speaking underContinue Reading
‘Trivial charges’: Shashi Tharoor condemns arrest of ex-Sri Lankan president
2025-08-24
Indian politician Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has expressed concern over the detention of former Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe, warningContinue Reading
UK & Sri Lanka sign bilateral debt agreement
2025-08-23
Sri Lanka and the United Kingdom signed a bilateral debt agreement on Friday (22 August), implementing the debt restructuring termsContinue Reading
GMOA to launch islandwide strike; slams fake posts linking action to Ranil
2025-08-23
The Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) has announced an islandwide trade union action from 8.00 a.m. on Monday (August 25).Continue Reading
