GMOA suspends Doctors strike after late night talks with Minister
Health Minister Nalinda Jayatissa, the Health Ministry secretary and the executive committee of the Government Medical Officers’ Association met Sunday night at the ministry to resolve a dispute over doctor transfers. The GMOA had threatened to launch an islandwide strike…
Shooting incident reported in Wellampitiya
A shooting incident was reported early this morning (25) at a lodging house in the Kittampahuwa area, Wellampitiya. Police said three suspects had arrived on a motorcycle and opened fire using a pistol, targeting two individuals inside the premises. No…
Erik Solheim: Allegations against Ranil wouldn’t count as crimes in Europe
Former Norwegian peace envoy to Sri Lanka Erik Solheim has called for the immediate release of former President Ranil Wickremesinghe, expressing deep concern over his health during detention. In a statement, Solheim said Wickremesinghe was the leader who stood up…
“Ranil should have been brought to justice 40 years ago,” minister responds to criticism
Minister Bimal Ratnayake says former President Ranil Wickremesinghe should have been arrested 40 years ago for far more serious allegations against him. “There are arguments that the accusations behind his recent arrest are trivial; that’s true. However, his government in…
NPP lawyers accuse opposition of undermining judiciary over Ranil case
The National People’s Power (NPP) lawyers held a press conference today (24) asserting that the opposition is attempting to undermine the ongoing judicial process related to the arrest of former President Ranil Wickremesinghe. President’s Counsel Upul Kumarapperuma said the opposition’s…
What misuse? Ali Sabry says Presidents cannot separate official & private security
Former Foreign Minister and President’s Counsel Ali Sabry has dismissed the allegations against former President Ranil Wickremesinghe as political vendetta, claiming that there is no misuse of public funds when a sitting president travels under official security and protocol. Sabry…
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…