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Ranil to remain in hospital for a few more days

Sri Lanka, Aug. 26 -- Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe who was granted bail will have to remain in hospital for a few more days, the United National Party (UNP) said in a media statement today. ... Read More


State houses of former leaders to be reclaimed from September: President

Sri Lanka, Aug. 26 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake announced today that the government will reclaim all state-owned houses allocated to former Presidents, once new legislation is passed in Septe... Read More


UK High Commission denies High Commissioner's presence at Ranil's court hearing

Sri Lanka, Aug. 26 -- The UK High Commission in Sri Lanka has refuted claims that British High Commissioner Andrew Patrick attended the court hearing of former President Ranil Wickremesinghe today. I... Read More


Rare surgery saves viper with unusual growth in Kandy

Sri Lanka, Aug. 26 -- A team of veterinary experts at the Peradeniya University Veterinary Teaching Hospital has successfully removed a rare external growth from a viper found in the Bokkawala area of... Read More


Court orders contempt inquiry over social media circulation of courtroom footage

Sri Lanka, Aug. 26 -- Fort Magistrate Nilupuli Lankapura directed that an inquiry be commenced under the Contempt of Court Ordinance against individuals who had recorded video footage and photographs ... Read More


BOI inks USD 171Mn CEAT investment deal

Sri Lanka, Aug. 25 -- The Board of Investment (BOI) has inked an agreement with CEAT OHT Lanka (Private) Limited to formalise a USD 171 million investment, one of the largest recent inflows from India... Read More


Diana Gamage gets bail over failing to appear before court

Sri Lanka, Aug. 25 -- Former State Minister Diana Gamage, on whom an arrest warrant was issued for failing to appear before court, was today released on a surety bail of Rs. 10 million by Colombo Chie... Read More


Opposition plans to draw crowds tomorrow over Ranil's case

Sri Lanka, Aug. 25 -- A coalition of youth wings from several opposition political parties and civil society groups have announced plans to gather supporters in Colombo tomorrow, coinciding with the c... Read More


Latest update on Ranil's health condition

Sri Lanka, Aug. 25 -- Health authorities today issued the latest update on the health condition of former President Ranil Wickremesinghe. According to acting director of the Colombo National Hospital... Read More


CID complaint over reports of assassinating Ranil in hospital

Sri Lanka, Aug. 25 -- The Criminal Investigations Department (CID) has received a complaint regarding a social media message calling for the assassination of former President Ranil Wickremesinghe. Th... Read More