Sri Lanka’s Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe Moved to Prison Hospital After Bail Denied
Sri Lanka’s ex-president Ranil Wickremesinghe was moved to the prison hospital after being remanded in custody over alleged misuse of state funds....
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Former Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe Arrested Over Misuse of State Funds
Former Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe was arrested in Colombo on charges of misusing state funds for a private London trip, officials said....
Sri Lanka’s Tamils Observe Hartal Over Militarisation, Killing in Mullaitivu
Sri Lanka’s Tamils observed a hartal in the north and east over militarisation and the killing of a Mullaitivu man, demanding land return and justice....
UN Urges Sri Lanka to Use ‘Historic Opportunity’ for Reforms and Justice
The UN Human Rights Office has urged Sri Lanka to implement transformative reforms, address war-time abuses, and repeal the controversial Prevention of Terrorism Act....
Sri Lanka’s NPP Government Will Complete Full Term, Says Minister Bimal Rathnayake
Sri Lanka’s Transport Minister Bimal Rathnayake says the NPP government will serve its full five-year term, dismisses opposition claims of instability, and vows to focus on public welfare....
Sri Lanka Grants Official Recognition to Annual Sabarimala Ayyappa Pilgrimage
Sri Lanka has officially recognised the annual pilgrimage of over 15,000 nationals to the Sabarimala Ayyappa shrine in Kerala, India....
Sri Lanka Warns Israeli Gaza Takeover Will Escalate Violence, Urges Immediate Ceasefire
Sri Lanka has warned that Israel’s decision to seize military control of Gaza will fuel more violence, urging an immediate ceasefire and diplomatic dialogue....
Sri Lanka Moves to End Lifetime Privileges for Former Presidents and MPs
Sri Lanka releases a draft bill to cut special benefits for former Presidents and MPs, including pensions after just five years in office, signaling major political reforms....
Sri Lanka Files Over 560 Cases in Crackdown on Foreign Employment Scams
Sri Lanka Foreign Employment Bureau has filed 567 cases and recovered nearly Rs. 200 million in a sweeping crackdown on job fraud targeting overseas work seekers....
Sri Lanka: Kelaniya Declaration Asserts Spiritual Autonomy in Landmark Global Buddhist Conference
At a global conference in Sri Lanka, Buddhist leaders adopted the Kelaniya Declaration, reaffirming rebirth and rejecting political control over reincarnation....