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Tourist arrivals in August top 166,000

Sri Lanka, Aug. 26 -- A total of 166,766 tourists have arrived in the country thus far in August, data from the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) shows. According to data released by th... Read More


Diplomats in Colombo informed about arrest of ex-President Ranil Wickremesinghe

Sri Lanka, Aug. 25 -- Foreign diplomats in Colombo have been informed yesterday (25) regarding the arrest and imprisonment of former President Ranil Wickremesinghe. Accordingly, the Indian High Commi... Read More


SC begins hearing petitions against bill to revoke privileges of former Presidents

Sri Lanka, Aug. 25 -- 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... Read More


Sajith visits Ranil at hospital again, says he expects court to issue independent ruling tomorrow

Sri Lanka, Aug. 25 -- Leader of the Opposition Sajith Premadasa visited former President Ranil Wickremesinghe who is currently receiving treatment at the Colombo National Hospital once again this morn... Read More


Two individuals arrested over Borella shooting

Sri Lanka, Aug. 25 -- 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. The suspects have... Read More


Shooter and motorcyclist arrested over Gandara shooting incident

Sri Lanka, Aug. 25 -- 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. Two u... Read More


BASL warns against social media interference with judiciary

Sri Lanka, Aug. 25 -- The Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) has issued a statement regarding comments seen on social media and other platforms concerning matters that fall within the purview of the ... Read More


DIG Uditha Liyanage arrested by CID

Sri Lanka, Aug. 25 -- The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has arrested Colombo Range Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG) Uditha Liyanage in connection with the allegations of treasure hun... Read More


Three suspects arrested over Boralesgamuwa shooting incident

Sri Lanka, Aug. 25 -- Three suspects have been arrested for allegedly aiding and abetting the shooting incident that killed a youth on Malani Bulathsinhala Road in Boralesgamuwa. Police investigation... Read More


Erik Solheim calls for immediate release of ex-President Ranil

Sri Lanka, Aug. 25 -- Former Norwegian special peace envoy to Sri Lanka, Erik Solheim, has expressed strong concerns over the arrest of former President Ranil Wickremesinghe and has called for his imm... Read More