Lanka Sugar Ltd to seek investors for two tourism PPPs
- CNL Reporter
- August 23, 2025
- News, Political
- Lanka Sugar Ltd
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In a bid to boost income of the State-run Pelwatte and Sevanagala sugar factories,
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Ranil Wickremesinghe Remanded
- By KrishCNL
- August 22, 2025
- News, Political
- RW, SL
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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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Fort Magistrate delays decision on Ranil Wickremesinghe’s Bail
- By KrishCNL
- August 22, 2025
- News, Political
- Bail decision, Ranil Wickramasinghe, Sri Lanka
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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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Ex-President RW arrested by CID and Produced in Court
- By KrishCNL
- August 22, 2025
- News, Political
- Ranil Wickramasinghe, Sri Lanka
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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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Israel’s defense minister warns Gaza City could be destroyed
- CNL Reporter
- August 22, 2025
- Foreign News, News
- Gaza City
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Israel’s defense minister warned on Friday that Gaza City could be destroyed unless Hamas accepts Israel’s terms, as the country prepares for an expanded offensive in the area.
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Postal trade unions stage ‘Satyagraha’ in Colombo
- CNL Reporter
- August 22, 2025
- News, Political
- Postal trade unions
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Postal trade unions participating in the ongoing strike have staged a ‘Satyagraha’ campaign in front of the Colombo Central Mail Exchange, said Ada Derana reporter.
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Sri Lanka cinema industry seeks urgent reform as revival efforts stall
- CNL Reporter
- August 22, 2025
- News
- Sri Lanka cinema
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Sri Lanka’s cinema industry, struggling to recover from pandemic disruptions,
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China Reaffirms Strong Belt and Road Support for Sri Lanka
- CNL Reporter
- August 22, 2025
- News, Political
- China
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China has reaffirmed its commitment to deepening cooperation with Sri Lanka under the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), pledging continued support for infrastructure, trade, and cultural development.
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SriLankan Airlines, AASL Face Fresh Corruption Probe
- CNL Reporter
- August 22, 2025
- Aviation news, News
- SriLankan Airlines
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Sri Lanka’s debt-ridden national carrier and its airport operator are facing renewed scrutiny, after President Anura Kumara Dissanyake appointed a Special Investigation Committee to probe corruption, fraud,
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CIABOC probes Melwa Group & RS Steel bigwigs over scrap metal
- CNL Reporter
- August 22, 2025
- Business News, News
- Melwa Group
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An investigation has been initiated into the heads of Melwa Group and RS Steel over allegations that they had attempted to procure around 6,000 MT of scrap metal,
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