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FORMER PRESIDENT WICKREMESINGHE PERMITTED TO RECEIVE MEALS FROM HOME

Sri Lanka, Aug. 23 -- Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe's request to receive meals from his home, citing health concerns, has been granted. According to Prison Media Spokesperson and Commissioner... Read More


OPPOSITION LEADERS HOLD SPECIAL MEETING ON RANIL WICKREMESINGHE

Sri Lanka, Aug. 23 -- A special discussion is currently underway in Colombo, with key opposition political leaders and party representatives in attendance. The meeting began at around midday at a pol... Read More


RANIL WICKREMESINGHE: 'I ACTED FOR THE COUNTRY, NOT FOR PERSONAL GAIN'

Sri Lanka, Aug. 23 -- In a statement made before his arrest, former President Ranil Wickremesinghe asserted that his actions were for the benefit of the country, not for personal matters. "I acted fo... Read More


PEOPLE'S STRUGGLE ALLIANCE LAUNCHES AWARENESS CAMPAIGN AGAINST IMF AND INDIAN INFLUENCE

Sri Lanka, Aug. 23 -- The People's Struggle Alliance launched a city-to-city awareness campaign today in Kandy, titled "People's Mobilisation against the IMF's Death Trap, Indian Betrayal, and People'... Read More


HIRU STAR SEASON FIVE BEGINS TODAY

Sri Lanka, Aug. 23 -- Hiru TV's Hiru Star Season Five, a live singing reality show aimed at elevating Sri Lankan television to an international standard, is set to premiere today. The fifth instalmen... Read More


TEACHER TRAINING COLLEGE FINAL EXAM RESULTS RELEASED ONLINE

Sri Lanka, Aug. 23 -- The Department of Examinations has announced that the results for the 2022/2023 (2025) Teacher Training College Final Examination have been released online. Candidates who sat f... Read More


FORMER CENTRAL BANK GOVERNOR ARJUNA MAHENDRAN SUMMONED TO APPEAR IN COURT

Sri Lanka, Aug. 23 -- Colombo Chief Magistrate Tanuja Lakmali Jayatunga has issued a summons ordering former Central Bank Governor Arjuna Mahendran to appear before the court on September 26. The ord... Read More


DEPUTY MINISTER ACKNOWLEDGES ILLEGAL CULTIVATION IN HAKWATUNAOYA RESERVOIR RESERVE

Sri Lanka, Aug. 23 -- Deputy Minister Namal Karunaratne today admitted that some individuals have been illegally cultivating land within the Hakwatunaoya Reservoir Reserve, which is part of the Kahall... Read More


CAA RAIDS COLOMBO CINEMA CANTEENS OVER PRICING

Sri Lanka, Aug. 23 -- The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) conducted raids on three cinema canteens in Colombo on Friday after receiving complaints that products were being sold above the maximum reta... Read More


51 POLICE OFFICERS PROMOTED TO ASSISTANT SUPERINTENDENT OF POLICE

Sri Lanka, Aug. 23 -- Fifty-one police officers who passed the limited competitive examination have been promoted to the rank of Assistant Superintendent of Police. The promotions list is expected to... Read More