Ranil Wickremesinghe granted bail

Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe, who has been named as a suspect in connection with the alleged misuse of government funds amounting to Rs. 16.6 million for a private overseas tour undertaken by a group of ten, was today released on bail.

Update: Court hearing into Ranil’s case begins via Zoom

The court hearing into the case involving former President Ranil Wickremesinghe commenced a short while ago today (26) through Zoom technology before Colombo Fort Magistrate Nilupuli Lankapura.

Ranil Wickremesinghe likely to miss court due to ICU stay

Prison Media Spokesperson Jagath Weerasinghe said today that it is unlikely former President Ranil Wickremesinghe will be produced before the Fort Magistrate’s Court, due to ongoing medical treatment in the intensive care unit (ICU) of the Colombo National Hospital.

Ranil’s arrest: Diplomatic community engaged , U.S., India, China already briefed

The opposition parties have started the engagement of the diplomatic community in Colombo over the arrest of former President Ranil Wickremesinghe, an informed source said.

Bill targets additional privileges, not pensions of former Presidents: AG tells court

The Attorney General today informed the Supreme Court that the proposed Presidents’ Entitlements Bill does not seek to remove the pension rights granted to former Presidents under the current Constitution, but rather to curtail the additional privileges provided to former Presidents and their widows under the Presidents’ Entitlements Act, No. 4 of 1986.

Police protection for Sudatta Thilakasiri withdrawn

Police protection provided to social activist and YouTuber Sudatta Thilakasiri has reportedly been withdrawn.

Latest update on Ranil’s health condition

Health authorities today issued the latest update on the health condition of former President Ranil Wickremesinghe.

Chinese businessman kidnapped in Colombo, robbed of USD 60,000 in USDT

The Kollupitiya Police launched an investigation after a group of Chinese nationals in Sri Lanka had allegedly kidnapped a Chinese businessman in Colombo and robbed him of approximately USD 60,000 (about Rs. 180 million) through the USDT cryptocurrency system, police said.

Ranil calls for unity within opposition

Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe has informed his party and some key opposition members that they must remain united at this moment and fight to ensure that democracy is upheld.

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.

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.

​Ranil’s condition stable – National Hospital

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

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.

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.

Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe arrested

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.

Ranil arrives at CID

Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe arrived at the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) a short while ago to provide a statement regarding his official tour to London.

Why double cab imports at Rs.65 billion for MPs?

The Daily Mirror’s front page lead story headlined ‘Govt. Considers Double Cab Imports for MPs’, in yesterday’s edition sparked a debate in Parliament with an opposition MP questioning the government’s duplicity in getting vehicles for parliamentarians at a cost of Rs.65 billion despite curtailment of other perks such as pensions for them.

Announcement made using loudspeaker to find Rajitha

The Officials from the Colombo Magistrate’s Court today put up a written proclamation on former Minister Rajitha Senaratne’s residence, directing him to appear before court on August 29 under Section 60(1) of the Code of Criminal Procedure.

Deshabandu Tennakoon remanded until August 27

Former Inspector General of Police (IGP) Deshabandu Tennakoon, who was arrested by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) yesterday, has been remanded until August 27 by Fort Magistrate Nilupuli Lankapura.

Doctors claim unfair treatment following life-saving effort

Three specialist doctors at Ratnapura Teaching Hospital are facing a disciplinary inquiry, despite their collective efforts to save the life of a mother and her newborn at a private hospital during an emergency, as claimed by sources familiar with the matter.

Govt considers double cab imports for MPs, state institutions

The government considers the import of double cabs for the use of parliamentarians and government officials in the future, but a final decision has not yet been taken, a Minister said yesterday.

Easter attacks mastermind known but untouchable: Sirisena claims

Former President Maithripala Sirisena today claimed that the mastermind behind the 2019 Easter Sunday bombings is well known to intelligence services, the military, and governments, but remains beyond Sri Lanka’s reach.

Justice for Aragalaya protesters: Deshabandu arrested

Former IGP Deshabandu Thennakoon has been arrested by the CID a short while ago on the charges of aiding and abetting those who attacked peaceful protesters at Galle Face in 2022, by failing to carry out his duties.

New political alliance underway to challenge govt., strengthen opposition

In order to revive a weak and ailing opposition, a major move is underway within the opposition parties to form a broader political alliance to take on the NPP government and address key national and economic issues in the country.

Minister urges calm ahead of hartal in North, East

Cabinet Media Spokesman, Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa appealed to the people of the Northern and Eastern Provinces not to be misled by what he described as distortions and false propaganda aimed at the government and the security forces.

Passengers complain of long queues at BIA

Passengers at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) raised complaints last night over severe congestion, with long queues reported at both check-in counters and immigration.

Another District Court Judge interdicted; total reaches 10 in a month

The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has interdicted another District Court judge on charges of misconduct, bringing the total number of judicial officers interdicted this month to 10.

Govt. will reimburse only refundable deposits to Adani: Energy Minister

The government will reimburse only the refundable deposits placed by the Adani Group for the Mannar Wind Power project, Energy Minister Kumara Jayakody said yesterday.

Hundreds rally in Colombo against Israel’s attacks on Palestine

Hundreds of Sri Lankans took to the streets of Colombo today in a protest organised by the Sri Lanka Unite for Palestine movement, demanding an immediate end to Israel’s attacks on Palestine.

Sinister move to allow gender transformation, homosexually in Sri Lanka: Cardinal

There is a sinister move to allow gender transformation and allow homosexuality in Sri Lanka by certain organisations with the blessings of some political leaders, Archbishop of Colombo Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith said.