Medicine shortage linked to previous govt’s failure – Health Minister
Health Minister Nalinda Jayatissa says the current shortage of certain medicines in the country is the result of the previous government’s failure to follow proper tender procedures in procurement. He noted that Rs. 3.5 billion has been allocated for hospitals…
Court reprimands police for delaying case against Minister Wasantha – Sunday Times
Mount Lavinia Magistrate A.D. Chathurika De Silva has reprimanded officials of the Colombo Fraud Bureau (CFB) for prematurely sending extracts of the case involving Trade Minister Wasantha Samarasinghe to the Attorney General before completing their investigation, the Sunday Times reported….
Ranil’s arrest an assault on democratic values, says CBK
Former President Chandrika Bandaranaike Kumaratunga has voiced strong concern over the arrest of former President Ranil Wickremesinghe, warning that it poses a serious threat to Sri Lanka’s democratic institutions. In a statement, Kumaratunga said the move amounted to a calculated…
‘Let’s defeat the constitutional dictatorship’: Opposition parties hold joint presser
Opposition parties today held a joint press conference in Colombo condemning the arrest of former President Ranil Wickremesinghe. Speaking under the theme “Let’s defeat the constitutional dictatorship,” the parties accused the government of using the law to target political opponents….
‘Trivial charges’: Shashi Tharoor condemns arrest of ex-Sri Lankan president
Indian politician Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has expressed concern over the detention of former Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe, warning against what he described as “the politics of vengeance.” In a post on social media, Tharoor said the former leader…
Afghanistan & Bangladesh announce Asia Cup squad
Bangladesh Squad Announcement Bangladesh has revealed a 16‑member squad for Asia Cup 2025, with Litton Das confirmed as captain. A notable highlight is the return of wicketkeeper-batter Quazi Nurul Hasan Sohan after nearly three years away from T20 internationals Afghanistan has officially…
Media minister comments on YouTuber’s arrest prediction of Ranil
Health and Media Minister and Cabinet Spokesman Nalinda Jayatissa said that the government has not interfered in any ongoing court proceedings and that all institutions have been given the space to carry out investigations independently. He made these remarks responding…
Weather today: Showers expected in some areas, fair conditions elsewhere
WEATHER FORECAST FOR 24 AUGUST 2025 Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 24 August 2025 A few showers may occur in the Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in Kandy, Nuwara-Eliya, Galle and Matara districts. Showers or thundershowers may occur at a…
21-year-old killed in Boralesgamuwa shooting
A 21-year-old resident of Temple Road, Mount Lavinia, was shot dead in the early hours of today (24) while walking along Malani Bulathsinhala Mawatha in the Boralesgamuwa Police Division. Police said the victim, who had been returning home after a…
UK & Sri Lanka sign bilateral debt agreement
Sri Lanka and the United Kingdom signed a bilateral debt agreement on Friday (22 August), implementing the debt restructuring terms agreed with the Official Creditor Committee in June 2024. The agreement, signed by British High Commissioner Andrew Patrick and Finance…