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Ex-President Chandrika Kumaratunga issues statement on Ranil's arrest

Sri Lanka, Aug. 24 -- Former President Chandrika Kumaratunga has issued a statement regarding the arrest of former President Ranil Wickremesinghe, who is presently in remand custody. The statement em... Read More


LIVE: Opposition political parties' special press conference

Sri Lanka, Aug. 24 -- Representatives of several opposition political parties are currently holding a special press conference in Colombo in relation with the arrest of former President Ranil Wickreme... Read More


PM urges new envoys to prioritize efforts to attract quality investments to Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, Aug. 24 -- The Heads of Missions-Designate of Sri Lanka, paid a courtesy call on the Prime Minister of Sri Lanka Dr. Harini Amarasuriya at the Prime Minister's Office recently. The delegat... Read More


Drug shortage caused by past govt's tender irregularities - Health Minister

Sri Lanka, Aug. 24 -- Minister of Health and Mass Media, Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa, says the current shortage of certain medicines in the country is due to the previous government bypassing the proper ten... Read More


North Korean leader oversees new missile test, state media says

Sri Lanka, Aug. 24 -- 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. The weapons had "superior combat capabilit... Read More


Special discussion between striking postal workers and Minister today

Sri Lanka, Aug. 24 -- A special discussion is scheduled to be held today (24) between the postal employees currently engaged in strike action and the Minister of Health and Mass Media, Dr. Nalinda Jay... Read More


Derana Signal Colombo International Kite Festival to kick off today

Sri Lanka, Aug. 24 -- All arrangements are in place for the Derana Signal Colombo International Kite Festival 2025, which will take place today (24) at the Galle Face Green in Colombo. The event, org... Read More


Youth shot dead in Boralesgamuwa, another injured

Sri Lanka, Aug. 24 -- A 25-year-old youth has been shot dead while another person has been injured in a shooting incident that occurred in the Malani Bulathsinhala Road at Boralesgamuwa, the Police Sp... Read More


Postal trade unions end strike action

Sri Lanka, Aug. 24 -- Postal trade unions have decided to call off their strike action following discussions held with the Minister of Health and Media. Speaking at a press briefing in Colombo follow... Read More


Sri Lanka's opposition condemns 'undemocratic' arrest of ex-president

Sri Lanka, Aug. 24 -- Sri Lankan opposition parties gathered in Colombo on Sunday to condemn the arrest of former president Ranil Wickremesinghe calling it "undemocratic" and "petty act of political v... Read More