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ANANDA WIJEPALA SAYS LAW WILL BE IMPLEMENTED EQUALLY REGARDLESS OF RANK

Sri Lanka, Aug. 22 -- The government is ensuring that the law will be implemented equally regardless of a person's title or position, according to Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs... Read More


PRESIDENT ANURA KUMARA DISSANAYAKE APPOINTS SIX NEW AMBASSADORS AND ONE HIGH COMMISSIONER

Sri Lanka, Aug. 22 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has appointed six new ambassadors and one high commissioner. During a discussion with the seven newly appointed heads of Sri Lankan missions at... Read More


RAUFF HAKEEM EXPRESSES CONCERN OVER ARREST OF RANIL WICKREMESINGHE

Sri Lanka, Aug. 22 -- MP Rauff Hakeem has expressed concern regarding the arrest of former President Ranil Wickremesinghe, stating it is worrying that the news was announced in advance by a 'YouTuber'... Read More


EX- PRESIDENT RANIL BROUGHT TO THE FORT'S MAGISTRATE COURT

Sri Lanka, Aug. 22 -- former president Ranil Wickremesinghe has been brought to the fort's magistrate court. He was arrested by the Criminal Investigation Department after recording a statement regar... Read More


FORMER PRESIDENT WICKREMESINGHE ARRESTED

Sri Lanka, Aug. 22 -- Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe has been arrested by the Criminal Investigation Department, marking the first time a Sri Lankan President has been taken into custody. Wick... Read More


PARLIAMENT PASSES LAW TIGHTENING CHEQUE FRAUD PENALTIES

Sri Lanka, Aug. 22 -- A new law has been passed to curb fraudulent activities related to cheques in Sri Lanka. The Bills of Exchange (Amendment) Act No. 13 of 2025, which was implemented on 15 August,... Read More


GOVERNMENT FOCUSES ON REDUCING HUMAN-ELEPHANT CONFLICT

Sri Lanka, Aug. 22 -- The Sri Lankan government is prioritising the mitigation of human-elephant conflict, with dedicated funding in its current budget. During a recent parliamentary discussion, it w... Read More


NEW CHAIRPERSON FOR MARINE ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION COUNCIL

Sri Lanka, Aug. 22 -- Professor Sewwandi Jayakody has been named the new Chairperson of the Marine Environment Protection Council (MEPC). The appointment letter was handed over by the Minister of Env... Read More


FORMER PRESIDENT RANIL REMANDED

Sri Lanka, Aug. 22 -- Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe has been remanded until August 26, by the Fort Magistrate's Court. He was arrested by the CID for allegedly using state funds to attend his ... Read More


UK AND SRI LANKA SIGN BILATERAL DEBT AGREEMENT

Sri Lanka, Aug. 22 -- The United Kingdom and Sri Lanka have signed a new bilateral debt agreement aimed at restoring Sri Lanka's debt sustainability and supporting its economic recovery. The agreemen... Read More