Category: Local News

Colombo Range Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG) Uditha Liyanage was taken into custody today (August 25) by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) in connection with an investigation into a treasure-hunting incident.

The Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) has suspended the island-wide strike that was scheduled to take place today (August 25).

The postal trade union strike in Sri Lanka has been officially called off with effect from today (August 24), according to Chinthaka Bandara, co-convener of the United Postal Trade Union Front.

Representatives of several opposition political parties in Sri Lanka held a special press conference in Colombo today (August 24) regarding the arrest of former Sri Lanka President Ranil Wickremesinghe, who is currently in remand custody.

Boralesgamuwa Police have launched an investigation into a fatal shooting that took place this morning (August 24) at Malani Bulathsinhala Mawatha in the Boralesgamuwa police division.

A special discussion is scheduled to be held today (August 24) between postal employees engaged in strike action and the Minister of Health and Mass Media, Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa.

Former Sri Lanka President Ranil Wickremesinghe, who is in remand custody, has been transferred from the Prison Hospital to the Colombo National Hospital due to health concerns.

Former Sri Lanka President Mahinda Rajapaksa visited former President Ranil Wickremesinghe at the Prison Hospital today (August 23).

Former Sri Lanka President Ranil Wickremesinghe was admitted to the Prison Hospital.

Former Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe, who was arrested and produced before the Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court, has been remanded until August 26, 2025.

Minister Vijitha Herath says steps will be taken to repeal the Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA) by early September 2025.

Former Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe was taken into custody by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) a short while ago.

A tense situation arose at the Central Mail Exchange in Colombo today (August 22) during the transportation of postal bags, as the strike by postal trade unions entered its fifth consecutive day.

Former Sri Lanka President Ranil Wickremesinghe arrived at the Financial Crimes Investigation Division (FCID) this morning (August 22) to provide a statement in connection with an investigation into his visit to London during his tenure as President.

A suspect has been killed in a shootout with Police Special Task Force (STF) officers in a forested area of Wewegama in Sooriyawewa.

Postmaster General Ruwan Sathkumara has issued a notice instructing all employees of the Sri Lanka Postal Department to report for duty without delay.