CAA failed to remit Rs. 20,630 Mn to Treasury : COPE
The Parliamentary Committee on Public Enterprises (COPE) has been informed that Rs. 20,630 million collected during the period from 2018 to November 2023 by the Civil Aviation Authority of Sri Lanka has not been remitted to the Treasury. During a…
Sajith raises concern over YouTuber’s prediction of Ranil’s arrest
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has raised concerns over a Sri Lankan YouTuber predicting the arrest of former President Ranil Wickremesinghe, even prior to his arrest today. In a post on ‘X’, MP Premadasa questioned whether the prediction was a coincidence…
Arrest Receipt Lists Three Charges Against Ranil
The arrest receipt issued to former President Ranil Wickremesinghe following his detention by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) states that he has been accused of committing offenses under Section 5(1) of the Public Property Act and Sections 386 and 388…
23rd August : Warm weather alert issued for 12 districts
The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for warm weather for the Northern, North-central and Eastern provinces and Hambantota and Monaragala districts. According to the department, amber alerts have been issued to 12 districts, effective tomorrow (23rd Aug). The…
Revised schedule announced for ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025
A revised schedule for the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 was announced today, with Navi Mumbai replacing Bengaluru as one of the five venues for the eight-team tournament. The DY Patil Stadium in Navi Mumbai will host up to…
WATCH : Ranil Wickremesinghe produced in court
Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe, who was arrested by the CID, produced before the Fort Magistrate’s Court a short while ago WATCH: https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1BEqBEz6zZ/ The post WATCH : Ranil Wickremesinghe produced in court appeared first on Newswire.
Ranil arrest : UNP releases Wolverhampton University Invitation to Counter Allegations
The United National Party (UNP) has officially released a copy of the invitation extended to former President Ranil Wickremesinghe and his wife, Professor Maithree Wickramasinghe, by the University of Wolverhampton in September 2023, following his arrest on allegations of misusing…
“Arrest, predicted by YouTuber deeply troubling” – Ali Sabry
MP Chamara Sampath Dasanayake questioned in Parliament how actor-turned-YouTuber Sudaththa Thilakasiri appeared to know in advance about the possible arrest of former President Ranil Wickremesinghe. Dasanayake, a former minister in Wickremesinghe’s government, referred to a video in which Thilakasiri claimed…
“Law equal to all, whether it is a former President, it does not matter anymore”
Minister of Public Security, Ananda Wijepala, says the law is being applied equally to everyone, without discrimination. Addressing the Parliament today, Minister Wijepala said that the law is being exercised in a fair manner at present. “Whether it be a…
What are the allegations against Ranil Wickremesinghe leading to his arrest
Former Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe was arrested on Friday after being summoned to the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) to give a statement in an ongoing corruption probe Police accuse the 76-year-old ex-leader of misusing government funds by financing a…