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Sajith raises concerns over YouTuber predicting Ranil's arrest

Sri Lanka, Aug. 22 -- Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) leader Sajith Premadasa said if the arrest of former President Ranil Wickremesinghe was planned as a YouTuber predicted, it is a sad day where someth... Read More


Power cut delays verdict in Ranil's case

Sri Lanka, Aug. 22 -- A power cut in court delayed the delivery of the order in former president Ranil Wickremesinghe's case for another 30 minutes. The Court went into recess for 30 minutes during t... Read More


Ranil's case: Court in recess for 30 minutes

Sri Lanka, Aug. 22 -- The Fort Magistrate's Court has gone into recess for 30 minutes during the ongoing hearing against former President Ranil Wickremesinghe. Hearing of the case against the former ... Read More


Another petition filed challenging Indo-Lanka Digital Identity deal

Sri Lanka, Aug. 22 -- National Freedom Front (NFF) leader and former Parliamentarian Wimal Weerawansa has filed a Fundamental Rights petition before the Supreme Court challenging the Cabinet decision ... Read More


'Don't worry, I'll control the situation': Ranil tells crowd gathered at court

Sri Lanka, Aug. 22 -- "Don't worry I'll control the situation," former President Ranil Wickremesinghe was heard telling the crowd that gathered at the Fort Magistrate's Court when he was brought there... Read More


Were YouTubers informed of plan to arrest Ranil? Opposition MP questions

Sri Lanka, Aug. 22 -- A controversial question was raised in Parliament by Opposition MP Chamara Sampath Dassanayake, who alleged that certain YouTubers may have been provided with advance information... Read More


Ranil arrested over personal tour to UK using public funds: Bimal

Sri Lanka, Aug. 22 -- "Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe was arrested for going on a personal tour to the UK using public funds," Leader of the House Bimal Ratnayake told Parliament today. "I hav... Read More


Why double cab imports at Rs.65 billion for MPs?

Sri Lanka, Aug. 22 -- The Daily Mirror's front page lead story headlined 'Govt. Considers Double Cab Imports for MPs', in yesterday's edition sparked a debate in Parliament with an opposition MP quest... Read More


Suspect killed in shootout with STF in Sooriyawewa

Sri Lanka, Aug. 22 -- A suspect has died following a shootout with the Special Task Force (STF) in the Wewegama forest area of Sooriyawewa, Hambantota. Police said the suspect succumbed to injuries w... Read More


Postal workers on strike will not receive salaries: Postmaster General

Sri Lanka, Aug. 22 -- The salaries of postal workers currently engaged in strike action will not be paid this month, Postmaster General Ruwan Sathkumara said. He said a letter has already been sent t... Read More