Ranil remanded until 26 August; power cut disrupts court proceedings
Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe was remanded by the Colombo Magistrate Court yesterday until August 26 over allegations of misusing public…
Day: August 23, 2025
Law applies to all, says Public Security Minister
Public Security Minister Ananda Wijepala told Parliament yesterday that the law was being enforced equally, without fear or favour. “The…
Weerawansa requests SC to nullify MoU with India to launch digital ID for Lankan citizens citing security dangers
Former Minister Wimal Weerawansa has filed a fundamental rights petition in the Supreme Court seeking an order to nullify the…
‘Army Asanka’ killed in an encounter with STF – Police
Police investigations have revealed that a person called ‘Army Asanka’, killed in a Special Task Force (STF) operation at Wewegama, Suriyawewa, was a…
BOI to set up seven decentralised investment zones to stimulate regional economies
The Board of Investment (BOI) has announced plans to establish seven new investment zones across the country this year, aiming…