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Sri Lanka's former President Wickremesinghe gets bail
A Sri Lankan court granted bail on Tuesday to former President Ranil Wickremesinghe who was arrested last week over allegations that he misused state funds while in office. Wickremesinghe, 76, joined the court hearing via Zoom from a state-run hospital.
Sri Lanka's jailed ex-president granted bail
Sri Lanka's former president Ranil Wickremesinghe was granted bail on Tuesday, four days after his arrest on the charge of misusing state funds for an overseas visit.He has maintained that his wife's travel expenses in Britain were met by her personally and that no state funds were used for the visit.
Protests erupt in Sri Lanka's capital over the arrest of ex-president Wickremesinghe
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka -- More than 1,000 supporters of Sri Lanka's former president Ranil Wickremesinghe protested his arrest in Colombo on Tuesday ahead of a crucial hearing to decide whether to grant bail to the senior opposition politician accused of misusing public funds during his presidency.
Sri Lanka: Ex-president's arrest sparks corruption debate
Ranil Wickremesinghe made history in Sri Lanka by becoming the first ever ex-president to be arrested. He is facing charges for alleged misuse of public funds.
Ex-Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe admitted to hospital a day after he was jailed
Former Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe has been admitted to a hospital, a day after he was charged with misusing government funds for foreign travel.
Ranil Wickremesinghe in ICU After Arrest as Protests Escalate Against 'Witch-Hunt' in Sri Lanka
Protests have erupted following the arrests in Sri Lanka. Even political rivals of Ranil Wickremesinghe criticized the charges as frivolous and politically motivated, expressing concern for the nation's democratic future.
Sri Lankan opposition condemns arrest of ex-president Wickremesinghe
Sri Lankan opposition parties gathered here on Sunday to condemn the arrest of former president Ranil Wickremesinghe, calling it “undemocratic” and “petty act of political vengeance.” The ruling National People's Power (NPP) party condemned the opposition’s move as "selective public outrage" and said that the law applies equally to everyone.
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Security tightened around Colombo court as ex-president Wickremesinghe's case comes up

A heavy security cordon was placed around the Colombo Fort magistrate's court here on Tuesday as the corruption case ...
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Heavy traffic congestion in Colombo as Opposition arrives for Ranil’s court hearing

Heavy traffic congestion was reported on several roads in Colombo this morning (26) as Opposition members arrived to extend ...
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Road opposite Colombo University blocked due to IUSF protest

The road adjacent to the University of Colombo has been closed due to a protest organized by the Inter-University Student ...

Sri Lanka rolls the dice on casinos to power post-crisis tourism boom

COLOMBO (Reuters) -Tourists have long flocked to Sri Lanka for its pristine beaches, wildlife safaris and ancient Buddhist ...
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People gather at several places in Colombo in support of Ranil

People have gathered at several places in Colombo in support of former President Ranil Wickremesinghe as his case is to be ...

Colorful kites adorn Sri Lanka’s capital as Colombo Kite Festival gets underway

Hundreds of kites of different shapes and sizes including elephants, leopards, pandas, birds and snakes adorned the skies as ...
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Unified bus timetable introduced for long-distance buses operating from Colombo

The National Transport Commission (NTC) announced that the unified bus timetable service for both Sri Lanka Transport Board ...
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Colombo: A city blending ancient charm with modern luxury

The capital city of the island nation of Sri Lanka is making a compelling case for becoming a destination that is a mix of ...
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Colombo stock market cautious amidst political crisis

The Colombo stock market yesterday saw losses, though marginal, amidst moderate turnover, with analysts being wary whether the outcome was linked to political crisis following the remand of former ..
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Chinese businessman kidnapped in Colombo, robbed of USD 60,000 in USDT

The Kollupitiya Police launched an investigation after a group of Chinese nationals in Sri Lanka had allegedly kidnapped a ...