Sri Lankan President’s Secretary signs documents to release Ranjan Ramanayake
Posted by Editor on August 26, 2022 - 11:00 am
Secretary to the President Saman Ekanayake today (August 26) confirmed that he signed the documents for the release of imprisoned former Sri Lankan Parliamentarian Ranjan Ramanayake, with permission from President Ranil Wickremesinghe.
Ranjan Ramanayake would likely receive a Presidential Pardon today (August 26), said Minister of Justice, Prisons Affairs and Constitutional Reforms Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe.
He said the recommendations for the Presidential Pardon for Ramanayake, who is currently serving a prison term for contempt of court, were directed to the President.
Latest Headlines in Sri Lanka
- Sri Lanka medical aid requests surge 59% after President’s Fund reforms February 8, 2026
- Sri Lanka launches post-disaster recovery planning after Cyclone Ditwah February 8, 2026
- Sri Lanka increases postal charges from February 9, 2026 February 8, 2026
- Cannabis haul of 582kg seized in Udawalawe National Park raid February 8, 2026
- Sri Lanka, South Korea hold talks to boost trade, tourism and jobs February 7, 2026
