Special police unit to probe over Sudatta’s pre-arrest claim on Ranil

A Special Police Investigation Unit is to launch an investigation into a statement made by YouTuber Sudatta Thilakasiri prior to the arrest and remanding of former President Ranil Wickremesinghe.

Namal accuses government of political revenge, warns of state dismantling

Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) MP Namal Rajapaksa today accused the government of engaging in political revenge to cover up its failures and attempting to dismantle state machinery.

Postal workers to resume duties today; Fingerprint attendance from Monday

Mass Media Minister Nalinda Jayatissa said Postal workers have agreed to resume duties from 4.00 pm today (24) following discussions with union representatives and said that from Monday, fingerprint attendance systems will be introduced at the operations and administrative divisions of the central mail exchange.

Zelensky vows to continue fighting as Ukraine marks independence day

President Volodymyr Zelensky said Ukraine would continue to fight for its freedom in an address to the nation on its independence day.

Postal and GMOA strikes called off

The Postal Department trade unions and the Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) have decided to call off their planned strike following discussions with Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa.

Vietnam plans mass evacuation, China’s Sanya shuts as Typhoon Kajiki intensifies

Vietnam plans to evacuate more than half a million people and has ordered boats to stay ashore, while the southern Chinese city of Sanya closed businesses and public transport on Sunday as the two countries braced for an intensifying Typhoon Kajiki.

’If you wound a snake and don’t kill it, it will strike back’ - FLSP comments on Ranil’s arrest

Referring to the arrest and remanding of former President Ranil Wickremesinghe , the Frontline Socialist Party (FLSP) said, ’’If you wound a snake and don’t kill it, it will strike back.’’

Island-wide hospital strike from tomorrow

The Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) will launch an island-wide strike in all government hospitals from 8.00 a.m. tomorrow (25).

Applications open for 1,408 primary grade medical officer posts

The Ministry of Health has called for applications to appoint 1,408 doctors who have completed their internship as Primary Grade Medical Officers.

National Hospital treating Ranil Wickremesinghe under close watch: Rukshan Bellana

Colombo National Hospital Deputy Director Dr. Rukshan Bellana said that former President Ranil Wickremesinghe who was admitted to the National Hospital, is receiving treatment under strict medical supervision.

Opposition accuses Govt of weaponizing law in Wickremesinghe arrest

Opposition parties today held a joint press conference in Colombo strongly condemning the arrest of former President Ranil Wickremesinghe, accusing the government of weaponizing the law to suppress political opponents.

“Anyone can make predictions”, Nalinda on YouTuber’s comment on Ranil

Minister and Cabinet Spokesman Nalinda Jayatissa dismissed concerns over a YouTuber’s prediction about the arrest of former President Ranil Wickremesinghe, saying that “anyone can make predictions” and such remarks do not imply government interference.

MP Shashi Tharoor raises concern over Ranil’s health in custody

Indian Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has raised concern over the detention of former Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe, cautioning against what he described as “the politics of vengeance.”

Chandrika warns Ranil’s arrest threatens democracy

Former President Chandrika Bandaranaike Kumaratunga has raised alarm over the arrest of former President Ranil Wickremesinghe, warning that it poses a grave danger to Sri Lanka’s democratic framework.

Health Minister blames past govt. for medicine shortage

Health Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa said the ongoing shortage of certain medicines is a result of the previous government bypassing the proper tender process in imports.

CAA raids cinema canteens in Colombo over overpriced goods

Following public complaints that products were being sold above the marked price, the Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) conducted raids recently at three cinema canteens in Colombo.

Country’s democracy being buried: Maithri

Former President Maithripala Sirisena today said the burying of Sri Lanka’s democracy has begun with the arrest of former President Ranil Wickremesinghe.

North Korean leader oversees new missile test, state media says

North Korean state media has said two new air defence missiles have been fired in a test overseen by the country’s leader Kim Jong Un.

Pentagon fires intelligence agency chief after Iran attack assessment

US defence secretary Pete Hegseth has fired the Pentagon’s intelligence agency chief, just weeks after a White House rebuke of a review assessing the impact of American strikes on Iran.

Youth killed, another injured in Boralesgamuwa shooting

A 25-year-old youth was killed and another injured in a shooting incident that took place on Malani Bulathsinhala Mawatha in Boralesgamuwa early this morning (24).

​Ranil’s condition stable – National Hospital

Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe’s health condition is stable, the National Hospital in Colombo confirmed today.

Doctors’ exodus continues 2,500+ leave the country: GMOA

The Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) has warned that Sri Lanka’s health sector is facing a severe crisis, with more than 2,500 specialists and doctors leaving the country in the wake of recent economic and political instability.

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.