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UNP files complaint with CID over YouTuber's claim on Ranil's arrest

Sri Lanka, Aug. 22 -- The United National Party (UNP) has filed a complaint with the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) today (22), requesting an investigation into a statement made by YouTuber S... Read More


Suspect killed in shootout with STF at Sooriyawewa

Sri Lanka, Aug. 22 -- A suspect has been shot dead during a shootout at Wewegama in Sooriyawewa, when Police Special Task Force (STF) personnel attempted to arrest him. The injured suspect was admitt... Read More


At least minimum courtesies should be extended to a former president - Hakeem

Sri Lanka, Aug. 22 -- MP Rauff Hakeem says it is worrying that the arrest of former President Ranil Wickremesinghe was announced in advance by a 'YouTuber'. Speaking in Parliament, the former ministe... Read More


Trump Administration reviews 55 million US visa holders for deportation violations

Sri Lanka, Aug. 22 -- The US State Department said Thursday that it's reviewing the records of more than 55 million foreigners who hold valid U.S. visas for potential revocation or deportable violatio... Read More


Evening thundershowers expected in several provinces today

Sri Lanka, Aug. 22 -- Atmospheric conditions are favorable for evening thundershowers in the Northern, North-Central, Central, Uva and Eastern provinces during the next few days, the Department of Met... Read More


Decision on Ranil's bail application adjourned for half an hour

Sri Lanka, Aug. 22 -- The Colombo Fort Magistrate's Court has adjourned for half an hour the announcement of the order on the bail application filed on behalf of former President Ranil Wickremesinghe,... Read More


'Positions don't matter...everyone stands equal before law' - Public Security Minister

Sri Lanka, Aug. 22 -- The current government is ensuring the rule of law and the law will be implemented equally regardless of titles and positions, says the Minister of Public Security and Parliament... Read More


Ex-President Ranil brought to court after arrest

Sri Lanka, Aug. 22 -- Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe, who was arrested by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID), has been brought to the Colombo Fort Magistrate's Court, a short while ago... Read More


Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe arrested

Sri Lanka, Aug. 22 -- Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe has been arrested by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID). He was arrested after arriving at the CID to record a statement today in ... Read More


Draft bill to repeal PTA to be gazetted next month - Foreign Minister

Sri Lanka, Aug. 22 -- Sri Lanka's Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath informed Parliament today (22) that the draft bill to repeal the controversial Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA) will be published in ... Read More