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Foreign diplomats in Colombo have been informed yesterday (25) regarding the arrest and imprisonment of former President Ranil Wickremesinghe.Accordingly, the Indian High Commissioner was briefed last night at the Indian House.Former Members of Parliament including G.L. Peiris, Thalatha Atukorale, and Ali Sabry also participated in the occasion.Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe is currently in remand custody after being arrested by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) for allegedly misusing state funds in 2023.

The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has arrested Colombo Range Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG) Uditha Liyanage in connection with the allegations of treasure hunting levelled against his wife, police said.The Anuradhapura Police recently arrested eight people, including a wife of a DIG, who were allegedly excavating a plot of land for treasure near a temple in Thibirikadawala, Srawasthipura.This was based on information received by the Anuradhapura Police on August 13 that a group was treasure hunting near the Ratrang Devalaya in Thibirikadawala, Srawasthipura, police said.Following the arrest of the alleged group, the police officers who conducted the raid have…

Former Norwegian special peace envoy to Sri Lanka, Erik Solheim, has expressed strong concerns over the arrest of former President Ranil Wickremesinghe and has called for his immediate release.In a post on his official ‘X’ (formerly Twitter) account, Solheim stated:“Please urgently release Ranil Wickremesinghe! I join the many leaders in Sri Lanka, South Asia, and around the world calling for the immediate release of Sri Lanka’s former President Ranil Wickremesinghe. We are all concerned for his health during detention.”He further highlighted Wickremesinghe’s role during Sri Lanka’s crisis in 2022, stating:“Ranil was the leader who stood up to save Sri Lanka…

The National Transport Commission (NTC) has decided to operate long-distance passenger transport buses, both by the Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) and private companies, under a unified timetable.These buses will operate on the following routes under the unified timetable system,Colombo – Chilaw, Colombo – Puttalam, Colombo – Anamaduwa, Colombo – Eluwankulama, Colombo – Kalpitiya, Negombo – Kalpitiya, Colombo – Mannar, Colombo – Talaimannar, Colombo – Kuliyapitiya, Colombo – Nikaweratiya, Colombo – Anuradhapura, Colombo – Vavuniya, Colombo – Kilinochchi, Colombo – Jaffna, Colombo – Kankesanturai, Colombo – Karainagar, and Colombo – Thunukkai.Accordingly, the Chairman of the National Transport Commission (NTC), Eng.…

Minister Bimal Ratnayake announced that the government’s large-scale development projects will commence in September.He stated that the first phase of these projects will commence in Jaffna under the patronage of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake.The Minister further noted that development activities related to the new Coconut Triangle in the Northern Province, centered in the Mullaitivu area of the Vanni region, are scheduled to commence on September 2.Minister Ratnayake said:“From the first of September, the government will launch major development projects for the benefit of the people. Among them, the opening of an international sports complex in the Mandaitivu area of Jaffna…

The Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) has decided to call off their island-wide token strike, which was scheduled to commence at 8:00 a.m. today (August 25) in all government hospitals.The decision to call off the strike follows discussions and a written assurance from the Minister of Health and Mass Media, Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa.Meanwhile, on August 24, the GMOA noted that the strike is being launched considering the risk of hospitals in remote areas closing down, the direct influence exerted by the government on patients to purchase scarce medicines, and the threat of the collapse of the free healthcare system caused…

Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe, who was arrested by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID), has been remanded until August 26 by the Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court.He was escorted to the court premises by CID officers under heavy security, and produced before the Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court.Former President Wickremesinghe was arrested today (22) after arriving at the CID to record a statement in connection with an ongoing investigation.Accordingly, it is further stated that the investigation pertains to Ranil Wickremesinghe’s visit to London to attend a graduation ceremony of his wife, Professor Maithree Wickremesinghe, during his tenure as President, allegedly using state funds.The…

Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe has been arrested by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID).He was arrested after arriving at the CID to record a statement today in connection with an ongoing investigation.Accordingly, it is further stated that the investigation pertains to Ranil Wickremesinghe’s visit to London to attend a graduation ceremony of his wife, Professor Maithree Wickremesinghe, during his tenure as President, allegedly using state funds.This is a developing story. Please check back for updates…

Police have revealed further details regarding the shooting incident near the Bolgoda Bridge in the Bandaragama Police Division last evening and the victim of the shooting.The deceased has been identified as 57-year-old Lalith Kumara Kodagoda, a former prison officer and resident of Panadura.According to police, the incident occurred last evening (21) while he was traveling in a car near the Bolgoda Bridge. Two unidentified assailants had arrived on a motorcycle and opened fire at him, killing him on the spot.Preliminary investigations suggest that a T-56 assault rifle may have been used to carry out the shooting. Police also reported that over…

India will not host or visit Pakistan for bilateral contests, but their athletes and teams can take part in multi-nation events that also involve Pakistan, clearing the path for their upcoming fixtures in the men’s Asia Cup in September and the women’s ODI World Cup in October.Pakistan sportspersons can also participate in multilateral events hosted by India.The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports set down these guidelines in a statement, clarifying the Indian government’s position on sporting relations with Pakistan at a time of strained political relations between the two South Asian countries. The statement left one question unanswered: whether…