Ranil Wickramasinghe remanded
Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe, who was arrested by the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) today, has been remanded by the Fort Magistrate’s Court. Wickremesinghe has been remanded until 26th August after being produced before the court today. Ranil Wickremesinghe became the…
Ranil: “No private or official trips for a President” – Court told
Additional Solicitor General Dileepa Pieris told court today that when questioned, former President Ranil Wickramasinghe had said “there is no such thing as a private or official trip for a President.” Pieris said some documents had initially described Wickremesinghe’s 2023…
Ranil’s bail plea: Heart condition, diabetes, wife battling cancer
Ranil Wickremesinghe’s counsel told court today that the former president is suffering from several health conditions, including heart disease, diabetes and high blood pressure. The lawyer further said Wickremesinghe’s wife is battling cancer and that he is the only one…
Leaders not immune to law, Rathnayake tells Parliament
Leader of the House, Minister Bimal Rathnayake, questioned the stance of parliamentarians who criticized the arrest of former President Ranil Wickremesinghe, stressing that the law must apply equally to all citizens. Speaking in Parliament today, Rathnayake noted that some members…
Shooting incident reported in Borella
A shooting incident was reported in the Boralla Kadar Nanawatte area this evening (22). Police said that no one was injured in the incident, and further investigations are underway. (Newswire) The post Shooting incident reported in Borella appeared first on…
Power issue in Court delays Ranil’s case
The verdict on former President Ranil Wickremesinghe’s bail application was delayed once again on Friday after a power cut disrupted proceedings at the Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court, his lawyer said. The court, which was expected to deliver its decision on…
Former Maldives President expresses solidarity with arrested ex-Sri Lankan leader
Former Maldives President Mohamed Nasheed has expressed hope that former Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe will return home soon, following his recent arrest in Colombo. In a post on social media platform X, Nasheed said he was “very much looking…
Army used to clear parcels from Central Mail Exchange
The Sri Lankan Army today assisted with the distribution of postal parcels due to the ongoing strike by postal employees. The strike launched by postal trade unions on 17th August continued for the 05th consecutive day today. The strike is…
Celebrating Excellence: CIPM Sri Lanka collaborates with Mercer to Unveil the Great HR Awards 2025
Mr. Priyantha Ranasinghe. President CIPM Sri Lanka The Chartered Institute of Personnel Management (CIPM) Sri Lanka, in collaboration with Mercer, has announced The Great HR Awards 2025, an inaugural initiative that marks a new chapter in recognising HR excellence in…
Ranil Wickremesinghe in Court : Update
A decision on bail or remand for former President Ranil Wickremesinghe is pending. The court has been adjourned for 30 minutes after hearing arguments from both sides. Senior State Counsel Dileepa Pieris appeared for the Attorney General’s Department, while President’s…