News Room : Zelensky rejects proposals for buffer zone to end Ukraine war
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has rejected proposals for a buffer zone between Ukrainian and Russian forces as part of a peace deal, arguing it does not reflect the realities of modern warfare. “Only those who do not understand the technological state of today’s war propose a buffer zone,” he told reporters on Friday. His comments followed a report suggesting European leaders...
News Room : Salman, Rauf too good for Afghanistan in tri-series opener
An unbeaten half-century from captain Salman Agha and a disciplined quartet of bowlers saw Pakistan ease to a 39-run victory in the first game of the tri-series against Afghanistan. After batting first on a surface curiously supportive of quick runs in Sharjah, Pakistan flew out of the blocks before Rashid Khan dragged them back after the powerplay. But their game...
News Room : Gazette to Make Seat Belts Compulsory on Highway Buses on 31 August
A gazette notification making it compulsory for passengers traveling in buses on expressways to wear seat belts will be issued on 31 August, Transport, Highways, Ports and Civil Aviation Minister and Leader of the House Bimal Rathnayake announced. Speaking at the Ministerial Consultative Committee on Transport, held in Parliament under his chairmanship, the Minister said the regulation is part of...
News Room : Ranil Wickremesinghe Discharged from National Hospital
Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe has been discharged from the National Hospital in Colombo after receiving treatment at the National Hospital Colombo (NHSL). Earlier on the day, United National Party (UNP) Assistant Leader Akila Viraj Kariyawasam told the media that Wickremesinghe, who was recently transferred from the ICU to a normal ward, has shown steady improvement in his health. Meanwhile, UNP General...
News Room : Nimal Lanza Arrested by Kochchikade Police
Former State Minister Nimal Lanza was arrested by Kochchikade Police today after voluntarily surrendering to authorities. The arrest is in connection with a case linked to an alleged physical assault that took place in 2006. Police have confirmed that investigations into the incident are ongoing, and further legal proceedings will follow.
News Room : Rajitha Senaratne Remanded Over Corruption Case
Former Minister Rajitha Senaratne was remanded today (29) after appearing before the Colombo High Court in connection with a case filed by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC). The order was issued by Colombo High Court Judge Lanka Jayaratne, following Senaratne’s appearance before court this morning. Accordingly, the judge directed that Senaratne be placed in remand until...
News Room : Rajitha Finally Turns Up in Court After Arrest Warrant
Former Minister Rajitha Senaratne, who was wanted on an arrest warrant, finally made his appearance before the Colombo Magistrate’s Court today (29). The court had earlier issued a notice on 20 August directing Senaratne to show up, following a request by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC). Colombo Chief Magistrate Thanuja Lakmali even went as far...
News Room : Ranjith Bandara Urges SLPP to Break Away from RW’s Shadow
Former parliamentarian of the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP), Professor Ranjith Bandara, has published a strongly worded statement on social media, calling on party leaders to protect the SLPP’s identity and move forward independently, following what he described as the conclusion of their “duty” towards former President Ranil Wickremesinghe. Bandara alleged that Wickremesinghe had distorted the SLPP’s political identity and...
News Room : European leaders outraged after Russian strikes kill 23 and damage EU’s HQ
The head of the European Union’s executive Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, has spoken of her outrage at Russia’s deadliest onslaught on Kyiv since July – which also damaged the EU’s delegation office in the Ukrainian capital. At least 23 people, including four children, were killed and dozens more wounded in the bombardment, Ukrainian officials said. A five-storey residential building was...
News Room : Every woman and girl must be able to live with dignity, to be safe, and to contribute fully to the life of our country – PM...
Six of Sri Lanka’s most wanted underworld figures, including Kehelbaddara Padme and Commando Salinda, were arrested in Jakarta following a week-long joint operation by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) and Indonesian Police, with support from Indian intelligence and INTERPOL. Public Security Minister Ananda Wijepala told a special media briefing yesterday (28) that the suspects would be brought back to Sri Lanka within the...