News Room : “AKD Too Has Misused Public Funds,” Alleges Mujibur Rahman
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 Wickremesinghe, who is currently in remand custody, to inquire about his wellbeing. Rahman accused the government of resorting to politically motivated...
News Room : Thurstan College to Showcase Future-Ready Education at Knight-Ro 2025
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 today’s fast-changing world, education can no longer stop at textbooks. Organised to celebrate the college’s 75th anniversary, Knight-Ro 2025 will...
News Room : Ranil Wickremesinghe Moved from Prison Hospital to NHSL
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 and elevated blood sugar levels. Prison Media Spokesperson and Commissioner Jagath Weerasinghe stated that his request to receive meals from...
News Room : Sri Lankan Woman Murdered in Cardiff, UK
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 South Morgan Place in Riverside on the morning of 21 August. Despite immediate medical attention, she was pronounced dead at...
News Room : The Women’s 100: Jess Jonassen finally gets Welsh Fire off the mark with first win
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 of progressing to the Eliminator. Fire, last year’s runners-up, were playing for pride after five straight defeats extinguished their hopes of...
News Room : Ranil Wickremesinghe Admitted to Prison Hospital
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 Prison.
News Room : Ranil Wickremesinghe Arrested – A First in SL’s Presidential History
Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe was arrested this afternoon (22) after providing a statement to the CID regarding an ongoing investigation. Wickremesinghe had arrived at the FCID earlier in the day in response to a summons to record his statement. The investigation centres on his visit to London during his presidency to attend the graduation ceremony of his wife, Professor Maithree...
News Room : Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in Northern, North-Central, Central, Uva and Eastern provinces and in Hambantota district after 1.00 p.m. – The Island
WEATHER FORECAST FOR 22 AUGUST 2025Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 22 August 2025 by the Department of Meteorology Atmospheric conditions are getting favorable for evening thundershowers in the Northern, North-Central, Central, Uva and Eastern provinces during the next few days. Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in Northern, North-Central, Central, Uva and Eastern provinces and in Hambantota district after...
News Room : USS Santa Barbara departs island
The United States Navy Ship (USS) Santa Barbara (LCS 32) which arrived in Colombo, departed the island on Thursday (21) The Sri Lanka Navy bade customary farewell to the departing ship at the Port of Colombo, following naval traditions.
News Room : Deshabandu Tennakoon Remanded Over ‘Aragalaya’ Attack
Former Inspector General of Police (IGP) Deshabandu Tennakoon, who was arrested by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID), has been remanded until 27 August by the Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court today (21). CID officers arrested the former police chief at his residence yesterday (20) in connection with investigations into the violent attack on the ‘Aragalaya’ protest site at Galle Face Green...