Ranil admitted to ICU at National Hospital

Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe, who is in remand custody, has been admitted to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of the National Hospital in Colombo, hospital sources confirmed.

Weekend Sports in Sri Lanka:

Sports fans in Sri Lanka have a blockbuster weekend ahead, with Premier League 2025 fixtures, the U.S. Open tennis tournament in New York, and the Australia vs South Africa 3rd ODI live from Queensland all taking place between August 23–25.

Real face of present administration uncovered: Ranil

The real face of the present administration has been uncovered today, former President Ranil Wickremesinghe was heard saying minutes before he was arrested on Friday.

Ranil transferred to National Hospital

Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe, who is in remand custody, has been transferred to the National Hospital in Colombo due to health concerns.

MR condemns Ranil’s imprisonment as political revenge

Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa today expressed his disappointment over the imprisonment of former President Ranil Wickremesinghe, describing it as an act of political revenge.

Former President Ranil’s condition remains unstable at Prison Hospital

The medical condition of former President Ranil Wickremesinghe, who was admitted to the prison hospital last night (22) following a remand order, is reported to have remained unstable.

Joint Opposition vows to fight for Ranil Wickremesinghe’s release

Senior leaders of the United National Party (UNP) have called for a united opposition campaign to secure the release of former President Ranil Wickremesinghe, who was remanded by the Fort Magistrate’s Court till August 26.

Sajith Premadasa visits former President Ranil at Prison Hospital

Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa today (23) visited former President Ranil Wickremesinghe at the Prison Hospital, a day after Wickremesinghe was remanded.

Legal fraternity condemns YouTubers’s prediction on former President’s arrest

The legal community strongly criticized and condemned comments made by YouTuber Sudantha Thilakasiri, popularly known as “Sudaa,” regarding the possible arrest and remanding of former President Ranil Wickremesinghe, describing the remarks as an affront to the country’s judicial system and law enforcement authorities.

Sri Lanka’s presidency at risk: Lihini Fernando

Moratuwa Municipal Councillor of the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB), Lihini Fernando, has warned that the arrest of former President Ranil Wickremesinghe sets a “dangerous precedent” for the office of the presidency in Sri Lanka.

Mahinda Rajapaksa visits Ranil at Prison Hospital

Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa visited former President Ranil Wickremesinghe at the Prison Hospital today (23).

Third party has interfered into enforcement of rule of law: Sajith

A third party has interfered into the enforcement of the rule of law, Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa said today.

Lankan charged with murder after SL woman found dead in UK

A 37-year-old Sri Lankan man has been charged with murder after a Sri Lankan woman was found dead in a Cardiff street

Coal company chairman cannot escape probe by resigning: FLSP

An immediate investigation must be launched into the chairman of the opposition-linked coal company, as he cannot be absolved of responsibility merely by resigning from his post, Education Secretary of the Front Line Socialist Party (FLSP) Pubudu Jayagoda said.

Train services cancelled and rescheduled due to coastal line maintenance

Several train services have been cancelled and rescheduled today ( 23) and tomorrow (24) owing to essential maintenance work on the Coastal Railway Line, the General Manager of Railways, Ravindra Pathmapriya said.

UK and Sri Lanka finalise debt restructuring deal worth nearly US $ 90mn

The governments of Sri Lanka and the United Kingdom have officially entered into a bilateral agreement to restructure a portion of Sri Lanka’s external debt, a deal valued at nearly US $ 90 million.

Sri Lanka’s first online platform for health and wellness education launched

‘Doc Talk’ - Experts Insights for Wellness, an all-new YouTube platform dedicated to providing health information was recently launched in a bid to open the doors to a new era in Sri Lanka’s wellness landscape.

Ranil admitted to prison hospital

Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe, who was remanded until August 26 by Colombo Fort Magistrate Nilupuli Lankapura yesterday (22), has been admitted to the prison hospital.

Parliament’s High Post halts Govt’s nominee to a diplomatic post for second time

In a development that exposes a grave breach of public trust and accountability, Parliament’s High Posts Committee, for the second time, has halted the nomination of H.M.V.B. Vijitha Herath to a diplomatic position, following a series of severe and well-documented allegations involving falsification of official records, unlawful possession of an Official Passport and misrepresentation of citizenship status.

Court rules former President’s visit was private, not official

Considering the submissions presented, the Fort Magistrate stated that former President Ranil Wickremesinghe’s visit in question was not an official trip but a private one.

Will see what can be done on 26th: Ruwan

Indicating that the party will fight the case, United National Party (UNP) Deputy Leader Ruwan Wijewardene said today that his party will see what could be done about party leader Ranil Wickremesinghe being remanded till August 26.

UNP lawyers filed a complaint against YouTuber

United National Party (UNP) lawyers filed a complaint against Youtuber Sudantha Tilakasiri who uploaded a post saying former President Ranil Wickremesinghe is to be arrested and was to be remanded for 14 days.

Tense situation outside Fort Magistrate’s Court

A tense situation was reported outside the Fort Magistrate’s Court a short while ago as supporters of former President Ranil Wickremesinghe gathered following news of him being remanded.

Ranil Wickremesinghe remanded

Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe, named as a suspect in the alleged misuse of Rs. 16.6 million in government funds for a private overseas tour involving a group of ten, was today ordered to be remanded until August 26 by Colombo Fort Magistrate Nilupuli Lankapura.

Prison is not safe place for a former President: Ranil’s Counsel argues

President’s Counsel Anuja Premaratne, appearing for former president Ranil Wickremesinghe, applied for bail.

How can one claim it as official visit when in reality it was private visit: Deelipa Peeris argues

Opposing bail, Additional Solicitor General Dileepa Peeris told court that since the charges were under the Public Property Act, granting bail required special reasons.

Very much looking forward to Wickremesinghe returning home shortly: Ex-Maldivian president

Amidst local politicians expressing solidarity with former president Ranil Wickremesinghe, former Maldivian president Mohamed Nasheed said he is very much looking forward to former President Ranil Wickremesinghe returning home shortly.

Ranil’s lawyers inform court his wife battles cancer, he is sole caretaker

As the case against former President Ranil Wickremesinghe unfolded at the Fort magistrate’s court today, his lawyers informed court that his wife Prof. Maithree Wickremesinghe was suffering from cancer, and he was the only one there to look after her.

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UK, Sri Lanka sign bilateral debt agreement

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.