SJB condemns Ranil’s arrest, warns of threat to democracy
Sri Lanka’s main opposition, the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB), has strongly condemned the arrest of former President Ranil Wickremesinghe, calling it a planned political conspiracy. The party said the arrest, publicized on a pro-government social media account, challenges the rule…
Postal workers to resume duties from 4:00 pm today – Minister
Postal workers have agreed to resume duties from 4.00 pm today (24), Minister Nalinda Jayatissa announced following discussions with union representatives. He said workers had consented to suspend trade union action and return to normal duties. “We were of the…
Govt Info Dept clarifies Ranil’s arrest through legal, social & religious voices
The Department of Government Information has released four explanatory videos on the imprisonment of former President Ranil Wickremesinghe. These clarifications have been presented from different perspectives: Sociological explanation – Dr. Manoj Jindasa, Head of the Department of Mass Communication, University…
Chemmani excavations reopen wounds — and questions
By Kalani Kumarasinghe On an August morning in Mullaitivu, journalist Kanapathipillai Kumanan received a summons. It was from the Terrorism Investigation Division’s sub-station in Mullaitivu, instructing him to appear on the 17th. The summons didn’t say why. For the past…
“How can he appear in court?”- Dr. Bellana updates RW’s status in ICU
Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe is suffering from dehydration and could face risks of heart, kidney, or other complications if not properly treated, Deputy Director of the Colombo National Hospital Dr. Rukshan Bellana said. He made these remarks while briefing the…
51 police inspectors promoted to ASP rank
Fifty-one Inspectors of Police (IPs) have been promoted to the rank of Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) with effect from March 25, the Police Media Division announced. The promotions, made following a competitive examination, include officers who had served as…
Doctors will be on strike tomorrow – GMOA
The Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) has confirmed that it will launch an islandwide strike in all government hospitals from 8.00 a.m. tomorrow (Monday). The GMOA said the decision was taken over what it described as corrupt and arbitrary practices…
Police to launch PCID : Rs 4.5 bn worth of criminal assets already seized
Sri Lanka Police is set to establish a new division dedicated to investigating properties acquired through criminal activities, Deputy Inspector General of Police for Western Province (North) Nishantha Soysa announced yesterday. Speaking at a special media briefing, he said the…
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….