Ranil transferred to ICU – Dr. Bellana
Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe, who was transferred from the Prison Hospital to the Colombo National Hospital earlier today, has been admitted to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU). Deputy Director of the Colombo National Hospital, Dr. Rukshan Bellana, said doctors recommended…
“I’ve always worked for the country”: UNP plays Ranil recording prior to arrest
The United National Party (UNP) held a press conference earlier today (23), raising concerns about the motive behind the arrest and detention of former President Ranil Wickremesinghe. During the briefing, the party’s assistant leader, Akila Viraj Kariyawasam, said that while…
Sumanthiran: Arresting Ranil on a Friday & denying bail ‘ill-advised’
Former parliamentarian and ITAK General Secretary MA Sumanthiran PC said while heads of state must be prosecuted for serious crimes committed during their tenure, the arrest of former President Ranil Wickremesinghe on a Friday and the decision to oppose bail…
Arjuna Mahendran noticed to appear in Court
Colombo Magistrate’s Court has issued a notice ordering former Central Bank Governor Arjuna Mahendran to appear before court on September 26 in connection with the 2015 bond scam. The notice was issued by Chief Magistrate Tanuja Lakmali Jayatunga following a…
61 journalists recieve Asidisi Media Scholarships
A total of 61 journalists received Asidisi Media Scholarships for 2025 at a ceremony held yesterday (22) at the Ministry of Mass Media in Narahenpita, under the patronage of Health and Media Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa. The scholarships aim to…
Ranil transferred to National Hospital
Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe, who is currently in remand custody, has been transferred to the National Hospital in Colombo due to health concerns, prison authorities confirmed today. Officials said the decision was taken after medical assessments indicated that his condition…
Deputy FM contrasts NPP discipline with Ranil’s misuse of public funds
Deputy Foreign Minister Arun Hemachandra has drawn a sharp distinction between official and personal foreign travel by public officials, stressing that state funds must never be used for private purposes. Issuing a statement, Hemachandra said there are only two categories…
Opposition Leader warns premature verdict claims undermine judiciary
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has strongly criticized the actions of a YouTuber who had publicly predicted a court verdict before it was delivered, describing it as an insult to the Supreme Court and a direct challenge to the rule of…
PM visits “It’s About Time” Mobile History Museum
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya visited “It’s about”, a mobile history museum which was placed at Colombo Public Library premises on August 22 with the aim of encouraging school children to explore the history of Sri Lanka after independence. This…
Mahinda Rajapaksa visits Ranil in prison hospital
Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa visited former President Ranil Wickremesinghe at the Prison Hospital today (23). Wickremesinghe was admitted to the hospital last night after being remanded by court. Rajapaksa’s visit comes a day after Wickremesinghe’s detention drew wide political and…