UK, Sri Lanka sign bilateral debt agreement

22 Aug 2025

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British High Commissioner Andrew Patrick and Sri Lanka’s Secretary to the Ministry of Finance Dr. Harshana Suriyapperuma signed a bilateral debt agreement between the UK and Sri Lanka at the Ministry of Finance Planning and Economic Development today.

Ranil’s case: Power restored

22 Aug 2025

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The power supply in the court room where the case of former president Ranil Wickremesinghe is being taken up has been restored.

Sajith raises concerns over YouTuber predicting Ranil’s arrest

22 Aug 2025

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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 something as sacred as law and order is reduced to cheap theatrics.

Power cut delays verdict in Ranil’s case

22 Aug 2025

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A power cut in court delayed the delivery of the order in former president Ranil Wickremesinghe’s case for another 30 minutes.

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Ranil’s case: Court in recess for 30 minutes

22 Aug 2025

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The Fort Magistrate’s Court has gone into recess for 30 minutes during the ongoing hearing against former President Ranil Wickremesinghe.

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

22 Aug 2025

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’’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.

SJB’s Lihini Fernando condemns YouTuber’s remarks on Ranil’s arrest

22 Aug 2025

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Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) member and lawyer Lihini Fernando has strongly condemned a statement made by YouTuber Sudha, who suggested that President Ranil Wickremesinghe should be mandatorily remanded if he appears before the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) to give a statement.

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Namal arrives at Fort Magistrate’s Court

22 Aug 2025

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Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) Parliamentarian Namal Rajapaksa arrived at the Fort Magistrate’s Court a short while ago in support of Ranil Wickremesinghe who was arrested today.

Arrest receipt of Ranil Wickremesinghe

22 Aug 2025

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The arrest receipt given to former President Ranil Wickremesinghe following his arrest by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) indicates that he has committed offenses under the section 5(1) of the Public Property Act and sections 386, 388 of the Panel Code.

UNP releases official invitation by Wolverhampton University in defense of Ranil

22 Aug 2025

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The United National Party (UNP) has officially released a copy of the invitation extended to former President Ranil Wickremesinghe and his wife, Professor Maithree Wickramasinghe, by the University of Wolverhampton in September 2023, following his arrest on allegations of misusing state funds for the trip.

Why was Ranil Wickremesinghe arrested?

22 Aug 2025

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Former Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe was arrested on Friday after being summoned to the Criminal Investigation Department (CID), on misuse of state funds regarding a private overseas trip.

Sabry expresses strong concern over predicted arrest of Ranil

22 Aug 2025

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Former Foreign Minister Ali Sabry expressed strong concern over the predicted arrest of former President Ranil Wickremesinghe, labelling it as “deeply troubling” and indicative of a growing trend of vindictive politics in Sri Lanka.

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Ranil Wickremesinghe brought before Fort Magistrate’s Court

22 Aug 2025

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Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe, who was arrested by the CID has been brought before the Fort Magistrate’s Court.

Ranil’s arrest – First of its kind in SL history

22 Aug 2025

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Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe, who was arrested by the CID a short while ago, is the first former head of state to be arrested by law enforcement ever in Sri Lankan history.

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Ranil's arrest; security tightened around Fort Magistrate’s Court

22 Aug 2025

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Security has been beefed up around the Fort Magistrate’s Court ahead of the appearance of former President Ranil Wickremesinghe, who was arrested earlier today.

Journalists rally against harassment

22 Aug 2025

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Enabling occupation: Israel’s Gaza takeover and U.S. complicity

22 Aug 2025

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The war in Gaza, now approaching its second year, has escalated into a campaign of total domination. What began as Israel’s military response to the October 2023 Hamas-led attacks has evolved into a sweeping operation aimed not only at dismantling Hamas, but also at fundamentally reshaping the political and territorial landscape of the Gaza Strip.

Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe arrested

22 Aug 2025

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Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe was arrested today by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) after arriving to record a statement over allegations of misusing state funds.

Tourism providers protest airport licences

22 Aug 2025

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The All-Island Tourism Service Providers Association, along with other tourism stakeholders, staged a protest in Colombo on August 22, 2025, demanding an end to the issuance of temporary driving licences to tourists at the airport. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

Akila Viraj appears before Bribery Commission

22 Aug 2025

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Former Minister Akila Viraj Kariyawasam appeared before the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) this morning (22) to provide a statement.