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A group of party leaders in discussion with Sajith

Sri Lanka, Aug. 25 -- A group of party leaders including former President Maithripala Sirisena and UNP seniors are currently having a discussion with Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa at his office. ... Read More


Democratic Party raises concern over arrest of Ranil Wickremesinghe

Sri Lanka, Aug. 25 -- The Democratic Party has expressed deep concern over the arrest of former President Ranil Wickremesinghe, warning that it signals a dangerous trend of "vindictive and destructive... Read More


Bill targets additional privileges, not pensions of former Presidents: AG tells court

Sri Lanka, Aug. 25 -- The Attorney General today informed the Supreme Court that the proposed Presidents' Entitlements Bill does not seek to remove the pension rights granted to former Presidents unde... Read More


Ranil calls for unity within opposition

Sri Lanka, Aug. 25 -- Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe has informed his party and some key opposition members that they must remain united at this moment and fight to ensure that democracy is uph... Read More


Closed booths, stalled toll automation choke expressways during rush hours

Sri Lanka, Aug. 25 -- Congestion at Sri Lanka's expressway toll gates has worsened, especially during peak hours, with motorists facing long waits as multiple booths remain closed due to staff shortag... Read More


YouTubers announce judicial decisions in advance only in countries under dictatorship, authoritarianism' - Sajith Premadasa

Sri Lanka, Aug. 25 -- Leader of the Opposition, Sajith Premadasa yesterday evening said that when politically affiliated Youtubers could announce judicial decisions days in advance, this is an insult ... Read More


Zelenskyy thanks Sri Lankan President

Sri Lanka, Aug. 25 -- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has extended his heartfelt gratitude to Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake for his warm wishes on the occasion of Ukraine's Ind... Read More


Long-distance buses to operate under joint timetable from midnight

Sri Lanka, Aug. 25 -- The National Transport Commission (NTC) announced that long-distance bus services operated by the Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) and the private sector will run under a joint t... Read More


Ranil unable to appear in court on Aug. 26 due to ill-health: Hospital sources

Sri Lanka, Aug. 25 -- Although former President Ranil Wickremesinghe was scheduled to be produced before the Colombo Fort Magistrate on August 26, hospital officials said his prevailing health conditi... Read More


MP Shashi Tharoor raises concern over Ranil's health in custody

Sri Lanka, Aug. 24 -- Indian Congress MP Shashi Tharoor has raised concern over the detention of former Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe, cautioning against what he described as "the politics... Read More