SJB condemns Ranil’s arrest, warns of threat to democracy
2025-08-24
Sri Lanka’s main opposition, the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB), has strongly condemned the arrest of former President Ranil Wickremesinghe, callingContinue Reading
Postal workers to resume duties from 4:00 pm today – Minister
2025-08-24
Postal workers have agreed to resume duties from 4.00 pm today (24), Minister Nalinda Jayatissa announced following discussions with unionContinue 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
Chemmani excavations reopen wounds — and questions
2025-08-24
On an August morning in Mullaitivu, journalist Kanapathipillai Kumanan received a summons. It was from the Terrorism Investigation Division’s sub-stationContinue Reading
“How can he appear in court?”- Dr. Bellana updates RW’s status in ICU
2025-08-24
Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe is suffering from dehydration and could face risks of heart, kidney, or other complications if notContinue Reading
51 police inspectors promoted to ASP rank
2025-08-24
Fifty-one Inspectors of Police (IPs) have been promoted to the rank of Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) with effect fromContinue Reading
Doctors will be on strike tomorrow – GMOA
2025-08-24
The Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) has confirmed that it will launch an islandwide strike in all government hospitals fromContinue Reading
Police to launch PCID : Rs 4.5 bn worth of criminal assets already seized
2025-08-24
Sri Lanka Police is set to establish a new division dedicated to investigating properties acquired through criminal activities, Deputy InspectorContinue Reading
Medicine shortage linked to previous govt’s failure – Health Minister
2025-08-24
Health Minister Nalinda Jayatissa says the current shortage of certain medicines in the country is the result of the previousContinue Reading
Court reprimands police for delaying case against Minister Wasantha – Sunday Times
2025-08-24
Mount Lavinia Magistrate A.D. Chathurika De Silva has reprimanded officials of the Colombo Fraud Bureau (CFB) for prematurely sending extractsContinue Reading
Ranil’s arrest an assault on democratic values, says CBK
2025-08-24
Former President Chandrika Bandaranaike Kumaratunga has voiced strong concern over the arrest of former President Ranil Wickremesinghe, warning that itContinue 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
Afghanistan & Bangladesh announce Asia Cup squad
2025-08-24
Bangladesh Squad Announcement Bangladesh has revealed a 16‑member squad for Asia Cup 2025, with Litton Das confirmed as captain. A notable highlightContinue Reading
Media minister comments on YouTuber’s arrest prediction of Ranil
2025-08-24
Health and Media Minister and Cabinet Spokesman Nalinda Jayatissa said that the government has not interfered in any ongoing courtContinue Reading
Weather today: Showers expected in some areas, fair conditions elsewhere
2025-08-24
WEATHER FORECAST FOR 24 AUGUST 2025 Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 24 August 2025 A few showers may occur inContinue Reading
21-year-old killed in Boralesgamuwa shooting
2025-08-24
A 21-year-old resident of Temple Road, Mount Lavinia, was shot dead in the early hours of today (24) while walkingContinue 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
