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Deputy Foreign Minister Arun Hemachandra has drawn a sharp distinction between official and personal foreign travel by public officials, stressingContinue Reading The post Deputy FM contrasts NPP discipline with Ranil’s misuse of public…

Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe, who is currently in remand custody, will be transferred to the National Hospital in Colombo dueContinue Reading The post Ranil to be transferred to National Hospital appeared first on Newswire.

A total of 61 journalists received Asidisi Media Scholarships for 2025 at a ceremony held yesterday (22) at the MinistryContinue Reading The post 61 journalists recieve Asidisi Media Scholarships appeared first on Newswire.

Colombo Magistrate’s Court has issued a notice ordering former Central Bank Governor Arjuna Mahendran to appear before court on SeptemberContinue Reading The post Arjuna Mahendran noticed to appear in Court appeared first on Newswire.

Former parliamentarian and ITAK General Secretary MA Sumanthiran PC said while heads of state must be prosecuted for serious crimesContinue Reading The post Sumanthiran: Arresting Ranil on a Friday & denying bail ‘ill-advised’ appeared…

The Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) has announced an islandwide trade union action from 8.00 a.m. on Monday (August 25).Continue Reading The post GMOA to launch islandwide strike; slams fake posts linking action to Ranil…

The United National Party (UNP) held a press conference earlier today (23), raising concerns about the motive behind the arrestContinue Reading The post “I’ve always worked for the country”: UNP plays Ranil recording prior to arrest…

Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe, who was transferred from the Prison Hospital to the Colombo National Hospital earlier today, has beenContinue Reading The post Ranil transferred to ICU – Dr. Bellana appeared first on Newswire.

Raids were conducted at three cinema canteens in Colombo on Friday (22) by the Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) following complaintsContinue Reading The post Raids at Colombo cinemas over overpriced food sales appeared first on Newswire.

Sri Lanka and the United Kingdom signed a bilateral debt agreement on Friday (22 August), implementing the debt restructuring termsContinue Reading The post UK & Sri Lanka sign bilateral debt agreement appeared first on Newswire.