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Newly appointed IGP calls on Defence Secretary

Sri Lanka, Aug. 25 -- The newly appointed Inspector General of Police (IGP), Priyantha Weerasooriya has paid a courtesy call on the Secretary of the Ministry Defence, Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacon... Read More


"Moving towards dictatorship ": - Opposition leaders issue statement on arrest of ex-President Ranil

Sri Lanka, Aug. 25 -- Leaders of opposition political parties have jointly issued a statement regarding the arrest of former President Ranil Wickremesinghe by the Criminal Investigation Department (CI... Read More


Colombo HC to consider bail requests filed by Aluthgamage & Nalin Fernando in Sept

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


Ex-President Chandrika Kumaratunga issues statement on Ranil's arrest

Sri Lanka, Aug. 24 -- Former President Chandrika Kumaratunga has issued a statement regarding the arrest of former President Ranil Wickremesinghe, who is presently in remand custody. The statement em... Read More


LIVE: Opposition political parties' special press conference

Sri Lanka, Aug. 24 -- Representatives of several opposition political parties are currently holding a special press conference in Colombo in relation with the arrest of former President Ranil Wickreme... Read More


PM urges new envoys to prioritize efforts to attract quality investments to Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, Aug. 24 -- The Heads of Missions-Designate of Sri Lanka, paid a courtesy call on the Prime Minister of Sri Lanka Dr. Harini Amarasuriya at the Prime Minister's Office recently. The delegat... Read More


Drug shortage caused by past govt's tender irregularities - Health Minister

Sri Lanka, Aug. 24 -- Minister of Health and Mass Media, Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa, says the current shortage of certain medicines in the country is due to the previous government bypassing the proper ten... Read More


North Korean leader oversees new missile test, state media says

Sri Lanka, Aug. 24 -- North Korean state media has said two new air defence missiles have been fired in a test overseen by the country's leader Kim Jong Un. The weapons had "superior combat capabilit... Read More


Special discussion between striking postal workers and Minister today

Sri Lanka, Aug. 24 -- A special discussion is scheduled to be held today (24) between the postal employees currently engaged in strike action and the Minister of Health and Mass Media, Dr. Nalinda Jay... Read More


Derana Signal Colombo International Kite Festival to kick off today

Sri Lanka, Aug. 24 -- All arrangements are in place for the Derana Signal Colombo International Kite Festival 2025, which will take place today (24) at the Galle Face Green in Colombo. The event, org... Read More