Another 59 deaths linked to Covid reported in Sri Lanka

Probe on over 10,000 complaints related to missing persons to be expedited

The Office on Missing Persons was established under the provisions of Act No. 14 0f 2016 on Office on Missing People (Establishment, Administration, and Functioning). This office performs the function of issuing reports after conducting investigations on the missing or disappeared.

04 Sep, 2025

Ranil admitted to ICU at Colombo National Hospital

Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe was admitted to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of the Colombo National Hospital after being transferred from the prison hospital. Wickremesinghe was transferred to the Colombo National Hospital from the prison hospital on medical advise. The Colombo National Hospital said that Wickremesinghe was in a stable condition. Wickremesinghe was arrested by the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) on Friday over allegations he misused Government funds to travel

23 Aug, 2025

Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe arrested

Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe was arrested by the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) over allegations he misused Government funds to travel to London to attend a private function. The former President appeared before the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) and was questioned over the allegations. He was later arrested and taken to court to be produced before a Magistrate. Wickremesinghe was accused of misusing Government funds to travel to London to attend a graduation cere

22 Aug, 2025