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"Anyone can make predictions", Nalinda on YouTuber's comment on Ranil

Colombo, Aug. 24 -- Minister and Cabinet Spokesman Nalinda Jayatissa dismissed concerns over a YouTuber's prediction about the arrest of former President Ranil Wickremesinghe, saying that "anyone can ... Read More


Opposition accuses Govt of weaponizing law in Wickremesinghe arrest

Colombo, Aug. 24 -- Opposition parties today held a joint press conference in Colombo strongly condemning the arrest of former President Ranil Wickremesinghe, accusing the government of weaponizing th... Read More


National Hospital treating Ranil Wickremesinghe under close watch: Rukshan Bellana

Colombo, Aug. 24 -- Colombo National Hospital Deputy Director Dr. Rukshan Bellana said that former President Ranil Wickremesinghe who was admitted to the National Hospital, is receiving treatment unde... Read More


Applications open for 1,408 primary grade medical officer posts

Colombo, Aug. 24 -- The Ministry of Health has called for applications to appoint 1,408 doctors who have completed their internship as Primary Grade Medical Officers. A notification issued by Deputy ... Read More


Island-wide hospital strike from tomorrow

Colombo, Aug. 24 -- The Government Medical Officers' Association (GMOA) will launch an island-wide strike in all government hospitals from 8.00 a.m. tomorrow (25). The GMOA said the strike is being s... Read More


'If you wound a snake and don't kill it, it will strike back' - FLSP comments on Ranil's arrest

Colombo, Aug. 24 -- Referring to the arrest and remanding of former President Ranil Wickremesinghe, the Frontline Socialist Party (FLSP) said, "If you wound a snake and don't kill it, it will strike b... Read More


Postal and GMOA strikes called off

Colombo, Aug. 24 -- The Postal Department trade unions and the Government Medical Officers' Association (GMOA) have decided to call off their planned strike following discussions with Minister Dr. Nal... Read More


Postal workers to resume duties today; Fingerprint attendance from Monday

Colombo, Aug. 24 -- Mass Media Minister Nalinda Jayatissa said Postal workers have agreed to resume duties from 4.00 pm today (24) following discussions with union representatives and said that from M... Read More


Special police unit to probe over Sudatta's pre-arrest claim on Ranil

Colombo, Aug. 24 -- A Special Police Investigation Unit is to launch an investigation into a statement made by YouTuber Sudatta Thilakasiri prior to the arrest and remanding of former President Ranil ... Read More


Erik Solheim urges immediate release of Ranil Wickremesinghe

Sri Lanka, Aug. 24 -- Former Norwegian peace envoy to Sri Lanka, Erik Solheim, has called for the urgent release of former President Ranil Wickremesinghe, citing concerns over his health while in dete... Read More