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Ranil Wickremesinghe’s arrest not an isolated incident – Sajith
Ranil Wickremesinghe’s arrest not an isolated incident – Sajith
A meeting of opposition political party leaders was held today at the Office of the Leader of the Opposition, under the leadership of Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa, to discuss the political situation that has arisen following the arrest of former President Ranil Wickremesinghe. MORE..
Nearly 800 dead, over 1,000 injured in rain-related incidents in Pakistan
Nearly 800 dead, over 1,000 injured in rain-related incidents in Pakistan
At least 799 people died and 1,080 others were injured in rain-related incidents and floods across Pakistan since June 26 this year, said the National Disaster Management Authority on Monday. MORE..
Sri Lanka’s exports hit US$ 10 billion mark in first seven months of 2025
Sri Lanka’s exports hit US$ 10 billion mark in first seven months of 2025
Sri Lanka’s total export earnings in the first seven months of 2025 have soared to nearly US$ 10 billion, according to the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL and Sri Lanka Customs metrics. MORE..
SC concludes hearing of petitions against bill to revoke privileges of former Presidents
SC concludes hearing of petitions against bill to revoke privileges of former Presidents
The Supreme Court has concluded the hearing of petitions filed against the bill presented by the government to remove the privileges of former Presidents, and announced that its confidential determination on the constitutionality of the bill will be forwarded to the Speaker of House. MORE..
Opposition heavyweights meet to deliberate ex-President Ranil’s arrest
Opposition heavyweights meet to deliberate ex-President Ranil’s arrest
A group of prominent opposition politicians met today (25) to discuss the situation surrounding former President Ranil Wickremesinghe, who is currently in remand custody. MORE..
Stocks close down, ASPI drops 73.61 points
Stocks close down, ASPI drops 73.61 points
The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) faced a decline today (25), with the key indices recording drops at the end of trading. MORE..
Ex-State Minister Prasanna Ranaweera further remanded
Ex-State Minister Prasanna Ranaweera further remanded
Former State Minister Prasanna Ranaweera, who was arrested and remanded for allegedly selling a plot of state-owned land in Kiribathgoda to a private party by forging documents, has been further remanded. MORE..
Former State Minister Diana Gamage appears before court
Former State Minister Diana Gamage appears before court
Former State Minister Diana Gamage has appeared before court through her lawyers after a warrant was issued for her arrest, Ada Derana reporter said. MORE..
Will ex-President Ranil be produced in court tomorrow?
Will ex-President Ranil be produced in court tomorrow?
The health condition of former President Ranil Wickremesinghe has improved to a somewhat satisfactory level, according to Dr. Pradeep Wijesinghe, the Acting Director of the Colombo National Hospital. MORE..
Israeli airstrike on southern Gaza hospital kills 8, health ministry says
Israeli airstrike on southern Gaza hospital kills 8, health ministry says
An Israeli airstrike hit the fourth floor of southern Gaza’s main hospital Monday, killing at least eight people, Gaza’s health ministry said. MORE..
Four line-houses destroyed in a fire at Pundaluoya
Four line-houses destroyed in a fire at Pundaluoya
At least four houses have been destroyed in a fire that broke out at around midday today (25) in a row of estate houses within the Dunsinane Estate, in Pundaluoya, Kotmale, police said. MORE..
SC to hear appeals filed by convicts in Vidya murder in Nov.
SC to hear appeals filed by convicts in Vidya murder in Nov.
The Supreme Court has scheduled the hearing of appeals on November 6, filed by the convicts who were sentenced to death over the abduction, rape, and murder of schoolgirl Sivaloganathan Vidya in 2015. MORE..
Heightened security for ex-President Ranil at National Hospital
Heightened security for ex-President Ranil at National Hospital
A special security detail has been assigned to the Colombo National Hospital, where former President Ranil Wickremesinghe is receiving medical treatment after being remanded on Friday, a spokesperson for the Department of Prisons said. MORE..
Newly appointed IGP calls on Defence Secretary
Newly appointed IGP calls on Defence Secretary
The newly appointed Inspector General of Police, Priyantha Weerasooriya has paid a courtesy call on the Secretary of the Ministry Defence, Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd), today at the Ministry of Defence. MORE..
India will buy oil from where it gets ‘the best deal’ - envoy to Russia
India will buy oil from where it gets ‘the best deal’ - envoy to Russia
India will continue to buy oil from wherever it “gets the best deal” in order to protect the interests of its 1.4 billion people, the country’s ambassador to Russia has said. MORE..
“Moving towards dictatorship “: - Opposition leaders issue statement on arrest of ex-President Ranil
“Moving towards dictatorship “: - Opposition leaders issue statement on arrest of ex-President Ranil
Leaders of opposition political parties have jointly issued a statement regarding the arrest of former President Ranil Wickremesinghe by the Criminal Investigation Department. MORE..
Colombo HC to consider bail requests filed by Aluthgamage & Nalin Fernando in Sept
Colombo HC to consider bail requests filed by Aluthgamage & Nalin Fernando in Sept
The Colombo High Court today (25) ordered that the bail petitions filed by former ministers Mahindananda Aluthgamage and Nalin Fernando be taken up again on September 23 for confirmation of facts, Ada Derana reporter said. MORE..
Diplomats in Colombo informed about arrest of ex-President Ranil Wickremesinghe
Diplomats in Colombo informed about arrest of ex-President Ranil Wickremesinghe
Foreign diplomats in Colombo have been informed yesterday regarding the arrest and imprisonment of former President Ranil Wickremesinghe. MORE..
SC begins hearing petitions against bill to revoke privileges of former Presidents
SC begins hearing petitions against bill to revoke privileges of former Presidents
The Supreme Court today (25) commenced hearing petitions filed seeking a ruling that the provisions of the bill presented to Parliament by the government to revoke the privileges of former presidents are unconstitutional. MORE..
Vietnam evacuates tens of thousands, shuts airports as Typhoon Kajiki approaches
Vietnam evacuates tens of thousands, shuts airports as Typhoon Kajiki approaches
The Vietnamese government said Typhoon Kajiki is expected to be as powerful as Typhoon Yagi, which battered the country less than a year ago, killing about 300 people. MORE..
Sajith visits Ranil at hospital again, says he expects court to issue independent ruling tomorrow
Sajith visits Ranil at hospital again, says he expects court to issue independent ruling tomorrow
Leader of the Opposition Sajith Premadasa visited former President Ranil Wickremesinghe who is currently receiving treatment at the Colombo National Hospital once again this morning. MORE..
Two individuals arrested over Borella shooting
Two individuals arrested over Borella shooting
Two individuals have been arrested for allegedly aiding and abetting the shooting reported in the Kader Nana Watte area in Borella on August 22, police stated. MORE..
Shooter and motorcyclist arrested over Gandara shooting incident
Shooter and motorcyclist arrested over Gandara shooting incident
The alleged shooter and the motorcyclist have been arrested in connection with the shooting incident in the Kapugama area of the Gandara Police Division, police confirmed. MORE..
Container truck collision with tractor kills 8, injures 43 in India
Container truck collision with tractor kills 8, injures 43 in India
At least eight people, including two women and a child, were killed, and around 43 others injured when a container truck collided with a tractor carrying devotees in India’s northern state of Uttar Pradesh early on Monday, police said. MORE..
DIG Uditha Liyanage arrested by CID
DIG Uditha Liyanage arrested by CID
The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has arrested Colombo Range Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG) Uditha Liyanage in connection with the allegations of treasure hunting levelled against his wife, police said. MORE..