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.

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.