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In a highly anticipated interview with Al Jazeera, Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe addressed the nation’s current challenges and outlined his vision for its future. The interview, which aired internationally, was an opportunity for the Sri Lankan leader to speak candidly about the economic crisis, the ongoing political situation, and his plans for rebuilding the…
Colombo, Feb 14 (LankaNow) – The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has launched a probe into allegations regarding MP Namal Rajapaksa’s participation in an examination at Sri Lanka Law College. According to police, the Citizen’s Movement Against Fraud, Corruption, and Waste lodged a complaint with the CID, citing exam irregularities highlighted in an interview aired on…
Colombo, Feb 14 (LankaNow) – The Attorney General has filed indictments against Yoshitha Rajapaksa, the second son of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa, and his grandmother, Daisy Forrest, before the Colombo High Court on charges of money laundering. The charges allege that between 2012 and 2015, the two failed to disclose the source of funds used…
Former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has denied any involvement in a 12-room building illegally constructed on reservation land near Menik Ganga, Kataragama. The structure’s electricity bills are registered under the name “G. Rajapaksa.” During questioning by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) on January 17, Rajapaksa stated he had no knowledge of the building or its electricity…
Sri Lanka is poised to secure investments worth approximately $10 billion from leading Chinese companies following President Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s state visit to China from January 14 to 17, 2025. The visit, undertaken at the invitation of Chinese President Xi Jinping, marked a significant milestone in strengthening bilateral ties. President Dissanayake was warmly welcomed by…
SLPP MP Namal Rajapaksa has criticized the National People’s Power (NPP) government, highlighting an apparent shift in its stance on agreements with Indian and Chinese companies. While commending President Anura Kumara Dissanayake for successfully engaging with India and China during recent official visits, Rajapaksa pointed out the irony of the NPP now signing deals with…