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YouTubers announce judicial decisions in advance only in countries under dictatorship, authoritarianism' - Sajith Premadasa

Sri Lanka, Aug. 25 -- Leader of the Opposition, Sajith Premadasa yesterday evening said that when politically affiliated Youtubers could announce judicial decisions days in advance, this is an insult ... Read More


Zelenskyy thanks Sri Lankan President

Sri Lanka, Aug. 25 -- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has extended his heartfelt gratitude to Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake for his warm wishes on the occasion of Ukraine's Ind... Read More


Long-distance buses to operate under joint timetable from midnight

Sri Lanka, Aug. 25 -- The National Transport Commission (NTC) announced that long-distance bus services operated by the Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) and the private sector will run under a joint t... Read More


Ranil unable to appear in court on Aug. 26 due to ill-health: Hospital sources

Sri Lanka, Aug. 25 -- Although former President Ranil Wickremesinghe was scheduled to be produced before the Colombo Fort Magistrate on August 26, hospital officials said his prevailing health conditi... Read More


MP Shashi Tharoor raises concern over Ranil's health in custody

Sri Lanka, Aug. 24 -- Indian Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has raised concern over the detention of former Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe, cautioning against what he described as "the politics... Read More


"Anyone can make predictions", Nalinda on YouTuber's comment on Ranil

Colombo, Aug. 24 -- Minister and Cabinet Spokesman Nalinda Jayatissa dismissed concerns over a YouTuber's prediction about the arrest of former President Ranil Wickremesinghe, saying that "anyone can ... Read More


Opposition accuses Govt of weaponizing law in Wickremesinghe arrest

Colombo, Aug. 24 -- Opposition parties today held a joint press conference in Colombo strongly condemning the arrest of former President Ranil Wickremesinghe, accusing the government of weaponizing th... Read More


National Hospital treating Ranil Wickremesinghe under close watch: Rukshan Bellana

Colombo, Aug. 24 -- Colombo National Hospital Deputy Director Dr. Rukshan Bellana said that former President Ranil Wickremesinghe who was admitted to the National Hospital, is receiving treatment unde... Read More


Applications open for 1,408 primary grade medical officer posts

Colombo, Aug. 24 -- The Ministry of Health has called for applications to appoint 1,408 doctors who have completed their internship as Primary Grade Medical Officers. A notification issued by Deputy ... Read More


Island-wide hospital strike from tomorrow

Colombo, Aug. 24 -- The Government Medical Officers' Association (GMOA) will launch an island-wide strike in all government hospitals from 8.00 a.m. tomorrow (25). The GMOA said the strike is being s... Read More