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Opposition parties hold special discussion in Colombo

Sri Lanka, Aug. 23 -- A special discussion is currently underway in Colombo with the participation of opposition politicians and party leaders. The meeting is being held at a political party office l... Read More


'I acted for the country, not personal gain,' says Ranil before arrest

Sri Lanka, Aug. 23 -- Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe had stated, before being arrested by officers of the Criminal Investigation Department, that he acted for the country and not for personal m... Read More


Former President Ranil admitted to Prison Hospital

Sri Lanka, Aug. 23 -- Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe, who was arrested and remanded in custody on Friday over allegations he misused state funds while in office, has been admitted to the Prison... Read More


Govt's actions are nothing but acts of revenge - Mahinda Rajapaksa

Sri Lanka, Aug. 23 -- Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa expressed his regret over the imprisonment of political leaders for minor offenses. He made these remarks to the media after leaving the Priso... Read More


Postal trade unions stage 'Satyagraha' in Colombo

Sri Lanka, Aug. 22 -- Postal trade unions participating in the ongoing strike have staged a 'Satyagraha' campaign in front of the Colombo Central Mail Exchange, said Ada Derana reporter. Representati... Read More


Police protection for Colombo Central Mail Exchange as strike continues

Sri Lanka, Aug. 22 -- The strike action initiated by the postal trade unions continues for the fifth consecutive day today (22). In this backdrop, it is reported that police protection has been provi... Read More


Bandaragama shooting victim was a former prison officer - Police

Sri Lanka, Aug. 22 -- Police have revealed further details regarding the shooting incident near the Bolgoda Bridge in the Bandaragama Police Division last evening and the victim of the shooting. The ... Read More


Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe remanded

Sri Lanka, Aug. 22 -- Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe, who was arrested by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID), has been remanded until August 26 by the Colombo Fort Magistrate's Court. ... Read More


Derana Signal Colombo International Kite Festival's opening ceremony begins

Sri Lanka, Aug. 22 -- The Derana Signal Colombo International Kite Festival is scheduled to be held on Sunday (August 24) at Galle Face Green, Colombo, while its official opening ceremony commenced a ... Read More


Former President Ranil arrives at CID

Sri Lanka, Aug. 22 -- Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe arrived at the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) this morning (22) to provide a statement in connection with an ongoing investigation.... Read More