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Court orders contempt inquiry over social media circulation of courtroom footage

Sri Lanka, Aug. 26 -- Fort Magistrate Nilupuli Lankapura directed that an inquiry be commenced under the Contempt of Court Ordinance against individuals who had recorded video footage and photographs ... Read More


BOI inks USD 171Mn CEAT investment deal

Sri Lanka, Aug. 25 -- The Board of Investment (BOI) has inked an agreement with CEAT OHT Lanka (Private) Limited to formalise a USD 171 million investment, one of the largest recent inflows from India... Read More


Diana Gamage gets bail over failing to appear before court

Sri Lanka, Aug. 25 -- Former State Minister Diana Gamage, on whom an arrest warrant was issued for failing to appear before court, was today released on a surety bail of Rs. 10 million by Colombo Chie... Read More


Opposition plans to draw crowds tomorrow over Ranil's case

Sri Lanka, Aug. 25 -- A coalition of youth wings from several opposition political parties and civil society groups have announced plans to gather supporters in Colombo tomorrow, coinciding with the c... Read More


Latest update on Ranil's health condition

Sri Lanka, Aug. 25 -- Health authorities today issued the latest update on the health condition of former President Ranil Wickremesinghe. According to acting director of the Colombo National Hospital... Read More


CID complaint over reports of assassinating Ranil in hospital

Sri Lanka, Aug. 25 -- The Criminal Investigations Department (CID) has received a complaint regarding a social media message calling for the assassination of former President Ranil Wickremesinghe. Th... Read More


A group of party leaders in discussion with Sajith

Sri Lanka, Aug. 25 -- A group of party leaders including former President Maithripala Sirisena and UNP seniors are currently having a discussion with Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa at his office. ... Read More


Democratic Party raises concern over arrest of Ranil Wickremesinghe

Sri Lanka, Aug. 25 -- The Democratic Party has expressed deep concern over the arrest of former President Ranil Wickremesinghe, warning that it signals a dangerous trend of "vindictive and destructive... Read More


Bill targets additional privileges, not pensions of former Presidents: AG tells court

Sri Lanka, Aug. 25 -- The Attorney General today informed the Supreme Court that the proposed Presidents' Entitlements Bill does not seek to remove the pension rights granted to former Presidents unde... Read More


Ranil calls for unity within opposition

Sri Lanka, Aug. 25 -- Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe has informed his party and some key opposition members that they must remain united at this moment and fight to ensure that democracy is uph... Read More