Fair weather expected in most parts of Sri Lanka today
Mainly fair weather will prevail over most parts of Sri Lanka today, according to the Department of Meteorology. However, showers or thundershowers may occur at a few places in the Uva and Eastern provinces and in Mullaittivu district after 2.00…
STF arrests three youths linked to Boralesgamuwa shooting
Police Special Task Force officers from the Kalubowila camp arrested three suspects linked to a fatal shooting in Boralesgamuwa yesterday. According to police, the incident occurred in the early hours of Sunday when two men arriving in a three-wheeler opened…
GMOA suspends Doctors strike after late night talks with Minister
Health Minister Nalinda Jayatissa, the Health Ministry secretary and the executive committee of the Government Medical Officers’ Association met Sunday night at the ministry to resolve a dispute over doctor transfers. The GMOA had threatened to launch an islandwide strike…
Shooting incident reported in Wellampitiya
A shooting incident was reported early this morning (25) at a lodging house in the Kittampahuwa area, Wellampitiya. Police said three suspects had arrived on a motorcycle and opened fire using a pistol, targeting two individuals inside the premises. No…
Erik Solheim: Allegations against Ranil wouldn’t count as crimes in Europe
Former Norwegian peace envoy to Sri Lanka Erik Solheim has called for the immediate release of former President Ranil Wickremesinghe, expressing deep concern over his health during detention. In a statement, Solheim said Wickremesinghe was the leader who stood up…
“Ranil should have been brought to justice 40 years ago,” minister responds to criticism
Minister Bimal Ratnayake says former President Ranil Wickremesinghe should have been arrested 40 years ago for far more serious allegations against him. “There are arguments that the accusations behind his recent arrest are trivial; that’s true. However, his government in…
NPP lawyers accuse opposition of undermining judiciary over Ranil case
The National People’s Power (NPP) lawyers held a press conference today (24) asserting that the opposition is attempting to undermine the ongoing judicial process related to the arrest of former President Ranil Wickremesinghe. President’s Counsel Upul Kumarapperuma said the opposition’s…
What misuse? Ali Sabry says Presidents cannot separate official & private security
Former Foreign Minister and President’s Counsel Ali Sabry has dismissed the allegations against former President Ranil Wickremesinghe as political vendetta, claiming that there is no misuse of public funds when a sitting president travels under official security and protocol. Sabry…
SJB condemns Ranil’s arrest, warns of threat to democracy
Sri Lanka’s main opposition, the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB), has strongly condemned the arrest of former President Ranil Wickremesinghe, calling it a planned political conspiracy. The party said the arrest, publicized on a pro-government social media account, challenges the rule…
Postal workers to resume duties from 4:00 pm today – Minister
Postal workers have agreed to resume duties from 4.00 pm today (24), Minister Nalinda Jayatissa announced following discussions with union representatives. He said workers had consented to suspend trade union action and return to normal duties. “We were of the…