Former Health Minister Keheliya Rambukwella has been remanded until 15 February on the orders of Maligakanda Magistrate’s Court.

President Ranil Wickremesinghe yesterday (02) inaugurated the Matara Festival of the Arts that showcases contemporary art and music from Sri Lanka and beyond.

The SJB stands ready to provide free legal assistance to parties aggrieved by the online safety act, said its leader Sajith Premadasa.

President Ranil Wickremesinghe has appointed Ronald Perera as head of the UNP’s presidential election campaign committee, ‘Silumina’ reports.

The Supreme Court on Friday (Feb.02) concluded the hearing of petitions filed challenging the government’s new Anti-Terrorism Bill following the lengthy proceedings that continued for six days in total.

Former Health Minister Keheliya Rambukwella was arrested yesterday evening (02) in connection with his alleged complicity in the procurement of substandard human intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG).

Opposition leader Sajith Premadasa has countered claims that the Constitutional Council (CC) is part of the executive, by insisting that the council is not a puppet of the president.

Sri Lanka has become a police state today, alleged opposition leader Sajith Premadasa.

A UNDP report has highlighted the wealth equality in Sri Lanka, said NFF leader Wimal Weerawansa.

Matara festival for the arts is now underway at the old high court complex, Mahinda Wijesekara stadium and River Park.