Rajitha arrives at Colombo HC

Former Minister Rajitha Senaratne arrived at the Colombo High Court a short while ago over a revision application filed by the Attorney General (AG) against the order of the Chief Magistrate granting bail to Mr. Senaratne.

WHO warns SL to beware of Wuhan Pneumonia

Following reports of the Wuhan Pneumonia being detected in two people outside China, the World Health Organization has informed the Health Ministry in Colombo and other countries which are frequently visited by Chinese tourists and nationals to be cautious of the virus, which is now believed to have limited human to human transmission.

Minister Chandrasena’s jeep involved in a serious accident

The official jeep in which Minister S. M. Chandrasena was travelling had collided with a motor cycle, last night in Kahatagasdigiliya killing the rider and seriously injuring his wife and daughter. The Kahatagasdigiliya police are conducting further investigations.

First-ever locally manufactured Quadricycle introduced

First-ever locally manufactured L7e model vehicle with four wheels ’Quadricycle’ was introduced by State Minister of Industries Dayasiri Jayasekara at the Department of Motor Traffic yesterday.

Working within a democratic framework will not divide UNP : Sajith

UNP will not be divided if things are done in a democratic manner, Leader of Opposition Sajith Premadasa said yesterday.

Fifty two MPs elect Sajith as party leader

The fifty two MPs who claimed they have elected Leader of Opposition Sajith Premadasa as the new leader of the UNP yesterday said they will seek the party’s working committee approval for the new appointment.

Air quality to be healthy after mid February

Frequent fluctuations of air quality being unhealthy will come to normalcy after mid-February, National Building Research Organisation (NBRO) Air Quality Unit Senior Scientist H.D.S. Premasiri said.

Chinese investment sought to expedite construction work

Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa has sought Chinese investment for construction of the Kaduwela-Meerigama stretch of the central expressway and the expedition of work on the extension of the southern expressway up to Hambantota, Daily Mirror learns.

Govt. failed to appoint officials to key institutions: JVP

JVP MP Bimal Ratnayake yesterday alleged that the government had failed to appoint officials to key government institutions for the last two months, which had led to malfunctioning of nearly five hundred government institutions.

President instructs to expedite work of new BIA terminal

President Gotabaya Rajapaksa made a surprise visit to the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake yesterday and instructed to expedite the construction work of the new passenger terminal and to vest it with the public immediately.

SLFP to back Gotabaya at general election

The Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) today decided to support President Gotabaya Rajapaksa at the upcoming parliamentary election to secure a two-thirds majority in parliament, SLFP Spokesman MP Weerakumara Dissanayake said.

No decision on leadership; UNP Parliamentary group ends abruptly

UNP Parliamentary Group meeting which was held today at its Headquarters Sirikotha ended up abruptly without a decision as to who would become the next leader of the party.

AG directs CCD to record statement from Ranjan’s lawyer

Attorney General Dappula De Livera has directed the Colombo Crime Division (CCD) to record a statement from the lawyer of UNP MP Ranjan Ramanayake for criticizing the court order given to remand him.

No option but to increase prices if US – Iran conflict escalates

The government will have no option but to increase fuel prices if the US – Iran conflict escalates into an all out military clash, Higher Education, Information, Communication Technology and new Inventions Minister Bandula Gunawardana said.

Magistrate Dhammika Hemapala interdicted

The Judicial Services Commission (JSC) decided to interdict Baddegama Magistrate Dhammika Hemapala on complaint in connection with the controversial phone recordings of MP Ranjan Ramanayake.

UK Labour Party Chief concerned SL not implementing UN resolution

Leader of the UK’s Labour Party, Jeremy Corbyn, said he was deeply concerned that the new government of Sri Lanka has said it would not implement the ‘vital’ UN resolution on accountability, justice and reconciliation.

Ranjan’s phone recording revealed true nature of the country: JVP

Even though Parliamentarian Ranjan Ramanayake’s recording of phone conversations was immoral and unacceptable, the Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) said today it revealed the true nature of the country including the corrupt nature of top hierarchy of the key sectors.

Record statements from judges in Ranjan’s audio clips: AG to CCD

Attorney General Dappula De Livera has directed the Colombo Crime Division (CCD) Director to immediately record statements from the judges who were involved in the telephone conversations with UNP MP Ranjan Ramanayake.

Massive trove of artifacts shipped from SL to Ripley’s Believe It or Not?

A massive trove of ’’artifacts’’ has been shipped to Ripley’s Believe It or Not, a company known for its unusual objects, which were reported to have been shipped from Colombo, Sri Lanka, according to the shipment’s bill of lading, Live Science reported.

Indian envoy in SL to be new Indian Ambassador to US

The Indian Government is likely to send Taranjit Singh Sandhu, current High Commissioner to Sri Lanka, as the next ambassador to the US, Times of India reported.

Buddha heirloom returned to Sri Lanka by Hampshire family

A Buddha statue from an important religious site has been returned to Sri Lanka, 100 years after it was gifted to a British man.

Visitors can now purchase approved food to feed animals at Dehiwala Zoo

The Deputy Director of the Dehiwala Zoological Gardens, Anoma Priyadarshani, said that visitors who desired to feed the animals in the zoo had been provided with the facility to feed animals by purchasing the required varieties of food inside the Zoo through a systematic method this year 2020.

22-hour water cut in Colombo and suburbs

The water supply to several areas in the Colombo suburbs would be interrupted for 22 hours starting from 9.00 a.m Saturday (18) till 7.00 a.m Sunday (19). the National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) announced today.

Public transport should be made luxurious: Micro Automobiles Chairman

Public transportation should be developed to the extent where people feel no difference in commuting in a bus and luxurious Prado, Micro Automobiles Chairman Lawrence Perera said.

2019 was second hottest year on record: NASA

According to independent analyses by NASA and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), Earth’s global surface temperatures in 2019 were the second warmest since modern recordkeeping began in 1880.

We hope it will be Sajith: Nalin Bandara

UNP MP Nalin Bandara Jayamah said yesterday he and several other MPs will be compelled to think of an alternative if the party’s parliamentary group failed to decide on handing over the party leadership to Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa at today’s parliamentary group meeting.

UNP PS member apologises to Police officials

Wennappuwa Pradeshiya Sabah UNP member Dulakshi Fernando, who was earlier remanded on charges of obstructing the Police, after her sister was arrested for a traffic offense, apologised to the Police at the Marawila Magistrate’s Court on Monday.

SL Govt. must decide what needs upgrading: Wells

A top US official who held talks with government leaders here said it was the prerogative of the Sri Lankan government to clarify the areas under the Status of Forces Agreement (SOFA) that needs upgrading after the parliamentary elections.

Ranil seeking majority support for leadership council

UNP Leader Ranil Wickremesinghe is hoping to seek majority support for the proposed leadership council to lead the party at the parliamentary group meeting which is to be held at Sirikotha today.

SL begins internal consultations

The government has begun internal consultations by inviting several ministries and leading experts to express their views on the 30/1 UNHRC resolution which Sri Lanka co-sponsored in 2015, sources close to President Gotabaya Rajapaksa told Daily Mirror yesterday.