“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…
SL U-19 squad named : 4 Trinity players
The Sri Lanka Cricket Junior Selection Panel has named an Under-19 squad to play the upcoming seven-match Youth ODI series against the West Indies. According to the SLC, the team will depart for the West Indies on the 24th August. …
Today’s CBSL official exchange rates
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated further against the US Dollar today (22 Aug), compared to Thursday. According to the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, the buying rate of the US Dollar has increased from Rs. 297.91 to Rs. 298.12,…
PTA to be repealed in September : Minister Vijitha Herath
Minister of Foreign Affairs Vijitha Herath says the Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA) will be repealed by September this year. Addressing the Parliament today, Minister Vijitha Herath said that the Gazette notification in this regard will be issued by the…
Postal trade unions launch satyagraha in front of Central Mail Exchange
Postal trade unions currently on strike have launched a satyagraha in front of the Central Mail Exchange in Colombo. Representatives from several unions, including the Lanka Teachers’ Union and the Workers’ Struggle Centre, have joined the demonstration. Due to the…
New Chairperson appointed to Marine Environment Protection Council
Professor Sewwandi Jayakody has been appointed as the Chairperson of the Marine Environment Protection Council, which operates under the Marine Environment Protection Authority (MEPA). The official letter of appointment was presented today (22) by Minister of Environment Dammika Patabendi at…