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…
Home Lands’ Pentara Residencies Thummulla Gets Development Permit
Home Lands’ most iconic residential development, Pentara Residencies in Thummulla has been awarded the Development Permit by the Urban Development Authority (UDA) granting the project full clearance to move forward with construction. Having obtained all statutory and environmental approvals including…
Ranil, first former President to be arrested
Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe was arrested by the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) today, marking the first time a former head of state has been arrested in Sri Lanka. Wickremesinghe, who was arrested after recording a statement with the CID this…
Breaking : Former President Ranil Wickramasinghe arrested
Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe was arrested Friday after appearing before the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) in Colombo, officials familiar with the matter said. The arrest is linked to allegations that Wickremesinghe used state funds to cover expenses for a private…