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RANIL WICKREMESINGHE: 'I ACTED FOR THE COUNTRY, NOT FOR PERSONAL GAIN'

Sri Lanka, Aug. 23 -- In a statement made before his arrest, former President Ranil Wickremesinghe asserted that his actions were for the benefit of the country, not for personal matters. "I acted fo... Read More


PEOPLE'S STRUGGLE ALLIANCE LAUNCHES AWARENESS CAMPAIGN AGAINST IMF AND INDIAN INFLUENCE

Sri Lanka, Aug. 23 -- The People's Struggle Alliance launched a city-to-city awareness campaign today in Kandy, titled "People's Mobilisation against the IMF's Death Trap, Indian Betrayal, and People'... Read More


HIRU STAR SEASON FIVE BEGINS TODAY

Sri Lanka, Aug. 23 -- Hiru TV's Hiru Star Season Five, a live singing reality show aimed at elevating Sri Lankan television to an international standard, is set to premiere today. The fifth instalmen... Read More


TEACHER TRAINING COLLEGE FINAL EXAM RESULTS RELEASED ONLINE

Sri Lanka, Aug. 23 -- The Department of Examinations has announced that the results for the 2022/2023 (2025) Teacher Training College Final Examination have been released online. Candidates who sat f... Read More


FORMER CENTRAL BANK GOVERNOR ARJUNA MAHENDRAN SUMMONED TO APPEAR IN COURT

Sri Lanka, Aug. 23 -- Colombo Chief Magistrate Tanuja Lakmali Jayatunga has issued a summons ordering former Central Bank Governor Arjuna Mahendran to appear before the court on September 26. The ord... 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


MINISTRY OF DIGITAL ECONOMY AND UNDP SRI LANKA SIGN MOU TO SUPPORT 'DISRUPT ASIA 2025'

Sri Lanka, Aug. 22 -- The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Sri Lanka and the Ministry of Digital Economy signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) recently at the UN Compound. The agre... Read More


NADEESHA LEKAMGE CLAIMS 2ND AT 2025 ASIAN THROWING CHAMPIONSHIPS

Sri Lanka, Aug. 22 -- Sri Lanka's Nadeesha Lekamge claimed 2nd place in the Women's Javelin Throw at the 2025 Asian Throwing Championships, underway in South Korea. That was with a season's best of 5... Read More


BASL CALLS FOR 'LAW' TO BE INCLUDED IN NATIONAL SCHOOL CURRICULUM

Sri Lanka, Aug. 22 -- The Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) has urged the government to introduce "Law" as a subject in the national education curriculum. In a letter to Education Minister and Prime... Read More