Former Norwegian peace envoy to Sri Lanka, Erik Solheim, has urged the immediate release of former President Ranil Wickremesinghe, voicing concern over his health while in custody.
In a statement posted on X (formerly Twitter), Solheim said he stands with...
Postal trade unions announced today that they have agreed to call off their six-day strike, following discussions with the government. Services were resume at 4 PM, Minister of Mass Media and Postal Services Nalinda Jayatissa confirmed.
The Minister said the...
Mount Lavinia Magistrate A.D. Chathurika De Silva strongly reprimanded the Colombo Fraud Bureau (CFB) for sending extracts of the case involving Trade Minister Wasantha Samarasinghe to the Attorney General (AG) before completing its investigation, The Sunday Times reported.
The case...
Former President Maithripala Sirisena today (24) called on all political parties to put aside their divisions and work together to safeguard the freedom of the people and democracy in Sri Lanka.
He made this statement while addressing the joint press...
Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) Colombo District Chief Organiser and MP Mujibur Rahman said that Anura Kumara Dissanayake has succeeded in bringing the entire opposition together.
He made this remark yesterday when speaking to the media after visiting former President Ranil...
To develop 21st-century skills, students must be given opportunities beyond classrooms, and Thurstan College has embraced this vision. Its upcoming Knight-Ro 2025 exhibition is a powerful testament to the school’s commitment to preparing students for the future, as in...
Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe, who is currently in remand custody, will be transferred to the National Hospital in Colombo on medical advice, prison officials confirmed.
Wickremesinghe was earlier admitted to the Prison Hospital after being diagnosed with high blood pressure...
A Sri Lankan woman has been murdered in Cardiff, United Kingdom, while a man has been arrested in connection with the incident.
The victim has been identified as 32-year-old Niwunhellage Dona Nirodha Kalapni Niwunhella, who was found seriously injured at...
Welsh Fire claimed their first win of the Hundred’s fifth season at the sixth time of asking as Aussie allrounder Jess Jonassen inspired them to a comprehensive victory over Birmingham Phoenix at Edgbaston to end their hosts’ slim hopes...
Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe, who was remanded until 26 August by Colombo Fort Magistrate Nilupuli Lankapura yesterday (22), has been admitted to the prison hospital.
He was transferred to the facility following a medical examination upon his arrival at Welikada...