Undergrads remanded till tomorrow

18 May 2017

2

Eight university students and the student monk who were arrested for alleged unruly behaviour during yesterday’s IUSF protest march were remanded till tomorrow by the Colombo Fort Magistrate, Police said.

OMP Act should be activated soon: Sumanthiran

17 May 2017

1

In the wake of a petition submitted by the next of kin of those gone missing, MP M.A. Sumanthiran said today said his party would continue to urge the operation of the Office on Missing Persons (OMP) Act without further delay.

Dengue outbreak: Transfer of medical specialists not justifiable: Vitharana

17 May 2017

6

The transfer of medical specialists including the Epidemiology Unit Chief under the five-year transfer scheme was unjustifiable in the wake of the dengue outbreak, former MP Tissa Vitharana said today.

MR is not responsible for current economic turmoil: Bandula

17 May 2017

9

The latest Central Bank (CB) report for the year 2016 clearly indicates that current economic crisis was not a result of the action of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa or his government, the Joint opposition claimed yesterday.

No money should spent on luxury vehicles: GL

17 May 2017

6

The Joint Opposition said yesterday no money should be spent on luxury vehicle by the government for the ministers’ use till the Meethotamulla victims are fully compensated.

Stay order issued on IUSF protest march

16 May 2017

0

The Colombo Fort Magistrate today issued a stay order preventing the IUSF protest march scheduled for tomorrow, police said.

Protest by Inland Revenue employees

16 May 2017

1

Two Lankans arrested during brothel raid in Kuwait

15 May 2017

5

A man and a woman of Sri Lankan nationality were arrested from a brothel in Khaitan area.

MR not for destabilizing PCs: Isura

13 May 2017

8

Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa does not want to destabilize the Provincial Councils (PCs) administered by the United Peoples Freedom Alliance (UPFA), Western Province Chief Minister Isura Devapriya said yesterday.

We will campaign to take over CPC: Pramitha

13 May 2017

5

Central Provincial Council's UPFA member Pramitha Bandara Tennakoone, who relinquished his portfolio recently, said steps were being taken to change the power equation in the council.

Rs.1,500 mn allocated for reconciliation project

13 May 2017

3

The National Integration and Reconciliation Ministry has made special budgetary allocation of Rs.1,500 million for an innovative programme on “Reconciliation-Focused Economic Empowerment Project” which aims at strengthening North-South economic and business links.

New Bill will allow displaced people living abroad to vote

13 May 2017

5

The Government is reported to be preparing legislation, which if enacted, will enable persons displaced prior to 2009 and living elsewhere can vote at elections despite their names not being included in the electoral registers.

NCPC : JO to collect affidavits to push for post of CM

13 May 2017

3

In efforts to capture power in the North-Central Provincial Council, the joint opposition is reportedly planning to obtain affidavits from the 18 members supporting it before requesting the provincial governor to appoint one of its members as the NCPC Chief Minister.

Modi addressing one ethnicity a slight on Buddhism: NJC

12 May 2017

26

Indian premier Narendra Modi addressing just one ethnicity during his visit was a slight to the majority Buddhist population in the country, the National Joint Committee (NJC) said today.

Replace health minister with someone who understands job: GMOA

12 May 2017

35

The Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) today urged President Maithripala Sirisena to appoint someone who has a better understanding of the responsibilities of a Health Minister to the post, without further risking the health-care services of the country.

Modi visits Dalada Maligawa

12 May 2017

2

Buddha Dhamma provides solutions to our problems: President

12 May 2017

6

President Maithripala Sirisena today stressed the need to build a stronger economy, a balanced legal system and restore peace among the various communities living in Sri Lanka and resolve global issues through the Buddha Dhamma.

Modi arrives at UN Vesak Day celebrations

12 May 2017

2

Heroin worth Rs.90 mn found floating in the sea

12 May 2017

6

A parcel containing 9.3 kilos of heroin worth more than Rs.90 million was found floating in the sea, some eight nautical miles off Kankesanthurai, by the Navy.

1990 ambulance service will be extended to all provinces: Modi

12 May 2017

11

The 1990 ambulance service funded by the Indian Government now operating in the Western and Southern provinces, will be extended to the entire country, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said today.