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UNP FILES COMPLAINT WITH CID OVER YOUTUBER'S ARREST CLAIM

Sri Lanka, Aug. 22 -- The United National Party (UNP) has filed a complaint with the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) today (22), requesting an investigation into a statement made by a YouTuber... Read More


FORMER MALDIVIAN PRESIDENT MOHAMED NASHEED HOPES FOR RANIL WICKREMESINGHE'S RELEASE

Sri Lanka, Aug. 22 -- Former Maldivian President Mohamed Nasheed has expressed his hope that former President Ranil Wickremesinghe, who is currently under arrest, will be granted bail and return home ... Read More


ANANDA WIJEPALA SAYS LAW WILL BE IMPLEMENTED EQUALLY REGARDLESS OF RANK

Sri Lanka, Aug. 22 -- The government is ensuring that the law will be implemented equally regardless of a person's title or position, according to Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs... Read More


PRESIDENT ANURA KUMARA DISSANAYAKE APPOINTS SIX NEW AMBASSADORS AND ONE HIGH COMMISSIONER

Sri Lanka, Aug. 22 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has appointed six new ambassadors and one high commissioner. During a discussion with the seven newly appointed heads of Sri Lankan missions at... Read More


RAUFF HAKEEM EXPRESSES CONCERN OVER ARREST OF RANIL WICKREMESINGHE

Sri Lanka, Aug. 22 -- MP Rauff Hakeem has expressed concern regarding the arrest of former President Ranil Wickremesinghe, stating it is worrying that the news was announced in advance by a 'YouTuber'... Read More


TRAIN SERVICES DISRUPTED AFTER DERAILMENT

Sri Lanka, Aug. 21 -- Train services on all lines have been disrupted following a derailment that occurred this evening between the Maradana and Dematagoda railway yards. According to Sri Lanka Railw... Read More


MAN POSING AS FILM DIRECTOR SOMARATNE DISSANAYAKE APOLOGISES IN COURT

Sri Lanka, Aug. 21 -- A man who impersonated veteran film director Somaratne Dissanayake to obtain nude photos and videos from women across the island, promising them acting roles, has apologised to t... Read More


PERSON SHOT DEAD IN BANDARAGAMA

Sri Lanka, Aug. 21 -- Police say a man travelling in a car was shot and killed near the Bolgoda Bridge in Bandaragama this afternoon. According to police, two unidentified gunmen on a motorcycle carr... Read More


POSTAL WORKERS' LEAVE CANCELLED AMID TREASURY WARNING

Sri Lanka, Aug. 21 -- The Postmaster General has announced that all leave for postal workers has been cancelled with immediate effect from August 17, with all employees ordered to report back to work ... Read More


LAWYER BANNED FROM CASE AFTER IMPROPER CONDUCT IN NEGOMBO COURT

Sri Lanka, Aug. 21 -- A young lawyer has been reprimanded after attempting to make a video call on behalf of his foreign client, appearing before the Negombo Magistrate's Court today. The Magistrate i... Read More