I don’t think Prez will extend his tenure: MR

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Opposition Leader Mahinda Rajapaksa said he did not think President Maithripala Sirisena would seek an extension of his tenure because he vowed to serve only one term.

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NCM against Bathiudeen: No date given for debate

3 hours ago - 0     - 231

It was decided at the party leaders’ meeting held at the Parliamentary complex that no date could be given to debate the no confidence motion against Minister Rishad Bathiudeen in Parliament, MP Dinesh Gunawardena said.

Bathiudeen, Asath Sally and Hizbullah must resign: TNA

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Minister Rishad Bathiudeen and the two Governors Asath Sally and M.L.A.M Hizbullah who are alleged to have links with National Thowheed Jama’at (NTJ) should be asked to resign and subjected to an investigation, TNA MP Sivashakthi Anandan told Parliament today.

Bathiudeen willing to resign from all positions if found guilty

7 hours ago - 2     - 1154

Minister of Industry and Commerce, Resettlement of Protracted Displaced Persons, Co-operative Development and Vocational Training and Skills Development Rishad Bathiudeen had informed the government parliamentary group that he is willing to resign from all positions if he is found guilty by any investigation.

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Don’t make irresponsible statements: Speaker tells MPs

8 hours ago - 4     - 1408

Speaker Karu Jayasuriya today requested MPs to desist from making irresponsible statements and passing false information to the media.

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DNA tests confirm identity of Easter Sunday bombers

21 May 2019 - 0     - 674

The Government Analyst’s Department said today the DNA tests had matched and confirmed the identity of the suicide bombers including that of Mohomad Zaharan, police spokesman SP Ruwan Gunasekera said.

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JVP trying to unite Govt. via its NCM: Yapa

21 May 2019 - 5     - 803

The Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) is attempting to unite the Government via its no-confidence motion (NCM) against the Government which is on the verge of a severe split subsequent to our NCM against Minister Rishad Bathiudeen, MP Lakshman Yapa said today.

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PSC to investigate Easter Sunday attacks

21 May 2019 - 1     - 229

The government’s parliamentary group today decided to call for the appointment of a parliament select committee (PSC) to investigate the Easter Sunday suicide bomb attacks.

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Arrested Hansard officer brought to parliament

21 May 2019 - 2     - 4122

Mohamed Naushad Jalaldeen, the 42-year old senior indexing officer attached to the Hansard Department of Parliament, was brought to parliament for investigations today.

Deadline for O/L applications extended till May 31

21 May 2019 - 0     - 1

The closing dates for private and school candidates for the GCE O/L examination had been extended until May 31, the Commissioner General of Examinations said today.

Janaka Perera assassination case - Life imprisonment for 2nd accused

21 May 2019 - 0     - 815

The Anuradhapura Special High Court today sentenced Hameer Umar, the second accused after he was found guilty of the charged of killing of 31 people including Major General Janaka Perera in 2008.

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Nalaka de Silva released on bail

21 May 2019 - 3     - 1875

Former DIG Nalaka de Silva was released on bail by the Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court today. He was released on a cash bail of Rs.25,000 and two sureties of Rs.5 million each.

Buddhist Information Centre vested with the Sasana

21 May 2019 - 3     - 1819

A Buddhist Information Centre built in Kimbulawala, Kotte for the Tri-Nikaya was handed over to Sasana by Megapolis and Western Development Minister Patali Champika Ranawaka today at an event presided over by Most Venerable Ittepana Dhammalankara Nayake Thera. Pix by Nisal Baduge

Attacks on churches and hotels: SC defers petition for May 31

21 May 2019 - 0     - 1154

The Supreme Court (SC) today deferred for May 31, the fundamental rights petition filed against the Inspector General of Police and the Defence Secretary in respect of the suicide attacks on churches and hotels on April 21.

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MR visits schools, says attendance satisfactory

21 May 2019 - 8     - 4538

Opposition Leader Mahinda Rajapaksa today visited several schools in Colombo to inspect the security provided to them and to encourage parents to send children to schools.

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Mujibur requests HC to hear cases of violent incidents

21 May 2019 - 2     - 1648

UNP MP Mujibur Rahman yesterday requested the High Court to hear the cases of violent incidents reported in the North Western Province and in Minuwangoda.

CA dismisses writ of quo warranto against PM

21 May 2019 - 2     - 1362

The Court of Appeal (CA) today dismissed a writ application filed by Colombo Municipal Councillor Sharmila Gonawela seeking a Writ of Quo Warranto against Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe.

JVP hands over NCM against Govt. to Speaker

21 May 2019 - 3     - 987

The no-confidence motion (NCM) against the government was handed over to the Speaker by the Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) a short while ago.

NCM against Bathiudeen: Debate date to be fixed today

21 May 2019 - 3     - 877

Pivithuru Hela Urumaya (PHU) leader and MP Udaya Gammanpila said the debate date on the no-confidence motion against Industry and Commerce Minister, Rishad Bathiudeen, would be discussed today at the party leaders’ meeting chaired by Speaker Karu Jayasuriya.

DNA report proves Zahran killed in Shangri-La blast

21 May 2019 - 11     - 7312

DNA investigations have confirmed that it was National Thawheed Jamaat (NTJ) leader Mohamed Zahran Hashim - one of the two suicide bombers - who was killed in the Colombo Shangri-La hotel blast on Easter Sunday, Government Analyst’s department sources said.

Madrasas to come under Education Ministry: PM

21 May 2019 - 7     - 3281

Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe said yesterday Madrasas would be placed under the purview of the Education Ministry.

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State Minister Niroshan will vote against Rishard

21 May 2019 - 4     - 1585

State Minister for National Policies and Economic Affairs Niroshan Perera said that he would use his vote in favour of the No-confidence motion (NCM) handed over to the Speaker by the Joint Opposition against Minister, Rishard Bathiudeen, if he does not resign from his ministerial post.

Sound reaction over VIP movements

21 May 2019 - 28     - 10186

Motorists in several locations in Colombo displayed their anger by honking their vehicle horns after they were forced to stop to facilitate VIP movements on roads. Two videos circulating on social media showed motorists honking their vehicle horns.

Controversy swirls around efforts to defer presidential poll

21 May 2019 - 6     - 3885

Controversy swirls in political circles about reports on President Maithripala Sirisena’s move to seek an advisory opinion from the Supreme Court (SC) in terms of Article 129 whether he could serve in office till June 20, 2020, thereby postponing the presidential election otherwise scheduled for later this year.

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Conducting a training camp in Kurunegala: 6 arrested

20 May 2019 - 1     - 4177

A total of six suspects had been arrested for their alleged involvement in a training camp and connivance of instigating violence in the Kurunegala District, police spokesman SP Ruwan Gunasekera said.

Vesak in Colombo

20 May 2019 - 1     - 2428

People are celebrating Vesak festival following the Easter Sunday terror with additional security arrangements. Seen here the streets in Colombo including Gangaramaya were decorated for Vesak. Pix by Nisal Baduge

Concerns over purchasing 400MWs of power from Turkish firm

20 May 2019 - 7     - 4136

Controversy surrounds Power and Energy Minister Ravi Karunanayake’s move to award another 400MWs of emergency power to a Turkish company, the Daily Mirror learns.

Easter Sunday attack: 3 suspects nabbed in Kalmunai

20 May 2019 - 0     - 1581

Another three suspects who had connections to the Easter Sunday attack on April 21 had been arrested this evening in Kalmunai by the Ampara police officers, Police said.

Presidential poll between Nov. 9 and Dec. 9: EC

20 May 2019 - 3     - 3948

The Elections Commission (EC) was determined to announce the presidential poll in mid-October and hold the election between November 9 and December 9, its Chairman Mahinda Deshapriya said.

Police waiting for Madumadawa

20 May 2019 - 12     - 4656

Pivithuru Hela Urumaya (PHU) deputy leader Madumadawa Aravinda has failed to appear at the Minuwangoda Police Station at two instances – today and yesterday– despite summons being issued to be present to provide a statement in connection with his alleged presence during a tense situation that erupted in Minuwangoda on May 13, police said.