U.S. President Donald Trump has reiterated that Russian President Vladimir Putin has two weeks to agree to peace talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, warning that he will decide on the next course of action if Moscow continues to stall. Speaking in an interview with CNN, Trump said he would “know in two weeks what I’m going to do” after …
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Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe was remanded until August 26 by Fort Magistrate Nilupuli Lankapura. He appeared in court earlier today after being arrested by the CID in connection with an ongoing investigation.
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The Fort Magistrate’s Court has still not made a decision on former President Ranil Wickremesinghe’s bail, which remains pending due to a power cut in the court premises. He appeared today under the custody of the CID. Fort Magistrate Nilupuli Lankapura initially paused court proceedings for 30 minutes, but the power cut extended the delay to more than an hour …
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Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe was presented before the Fort Magistrate’s Court this afternoon under the custody of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID). A large crowd gathered outside the courthouse in Colombo, and security was tightened as supporters and media filled the area. Wickremesinghe was arrested by the CID this morning , 22 August 2025, shortly after arriving to provide a …
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The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) has announced that England’s men’s cricket team will tour Sri Lanka in early 2026 for a white-ball series ahead of the T20 World Cup 2026. The tour will feature three ODIs and three T20Is, beginning on January 22, 2026. The ODI leg will conclude on January 27, after which the teams will shift …
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The 5th Derana Colombo International Kite Festival will be held this Sunday, August 24, at Galle Face Green, with participants from around the world joining Sri Lankan kite enthusiasts. According to Madhawa Madawala, Executive Director of TV Derana and the Derana Media Network, the event will feature 55 international kite fliers from 25 countries competing with 500 local participants in …
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Byron Waller, a fifteen-year-old Australian and the youngest pilot currently undertaking a worldwide tour, arrived in Sri Lanka on Sunday, August 17, and reached Ahmedabad, India, today, August 20, 2025, landing at Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel International Airport. His aim is to set a world record as the youngest pilot to fly around the world. His flight, launched under the campaign …
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Sri Lanka’s economy showed robust growth in July 2025, with both the Manufacturing and Services sectors recording strong expansions, according to the latest Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) reports. The Manufacturing PMI rose to 62.2 in July from 51.9 in June, reflecting broad-based expansion. New orders climbed to 67.5 and production to 66.5, driven by strong activity in textiles, apparel, and …
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Qatar Charity (QC) has laid the foundation stone for a new three-story school building at Muslim Central College in Kalutara district, Sri Lanka. The building will cover 9,000 square feet and serve around 2,000 students, with four modern science labs, four classrooms, and administrative facilities. The project is expected to be completed within one year. Mahmoud Abu Khalifa, Director of …
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The Trump administration has revoked more than 6,000 visas as part of a sweeping immigration crackdown, a move that has already sparked controversy both domestically and abroad. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) linked the decision to a recent fatal crash in Florida involving an undocumented immigrant truck driver. According to DHS, around 4,000 visas were cancelled for individuals accused …
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