O/L Exam begins on Dec.2 at 4,987 centres: Exam Dept.

The Examination Department today announced the date of holding the GCE Ordinary Level Examination in December for the year 2019.

300-year-old skeletal remains returns to Lanka from University of Edinburgh

The Chief of the Veddha Community Uruwarige Vanniyala Eththo mentioned the importance of having a secure place to deposit the human skulls and bones

Bandula, Ramesh appointed new Cabinet spokesmen

Ministers Bandula Gunawardane and Ramesh Pathirana were appointed as Cabinet spokesmen by the new government, sources said.

Portfolios are responsibilities not privileges: President

The ministers should execute duties bearing in mind that ministry portfolios were not privileges but responsibilities, President Gotabaya Rajapaksa today said speaking after the new State and deputy ministers were sworn in at the Presidential Secretariat.

Prageeth Ekneligoda case: Nine army officials indicted

The Colombo Special Trial-at-Bar today served indictments on nine army officials over the allegations of ‘kidnapping and conspiring to murder’ journalist Prageeth Ekneligoda during a time between January 25 to 27, 2010.

Ranil recognised as Opposition Leader: Speaker

Speaker Karu Jayasuriya in a tweet said leader of the United National Front for Good Governance (UNFGG) Ranil Wickremesinghe was recognised as the leader of the opposition upholding established Parliamentary traditions.

MCC Compact to be launched in SL soon: State Dept. official

The controversial Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) Compact, which caused a huge uproar particularly prior to the recently concluded presidential election, would be soon launched in Sri Lanka, according a top US State Department official.

State and deputy ministers sworn-in

Thirty-five state ministers and three deputy ministers were sworn in before President Gotabaya Rajapaksa at the Presidential Secretariat this morning.

Mahaveerar Day observed at Jaffna Uni. despite ban

It was reported that Mahaveerar Day celebration was held at the Jaffna University premises despite the directive made by the Jaffna University Vice-Chancellor.

Talks on reviving stalled projects - Japanese delegation meets Prez

Japan is reported to have begun discussions with President Gotabaya Rajapaksa for the purpose of reviving projects that did not take off during the former government mainly because of bureaucratic hurdles.

Murali among three new governors to be appointed

Sri Lankan cricket legend Muttiah Muralitharan is among the three new governors tipped to be appointed to three provinces shortly by President Gotabaya Rajapaksa.

Ministry secretaries to be appointed today

The new ministry secretaries are reported to be appointed today by President Gotabaya Rajapaksa after the swearing-in of the state ministers.

Prez wants agreements signed by UNF Govt. reviewed

President Gotabaya Rajapaksa is reported to have instructed his ministers to review all agreements signed during the UNF government and renegotiate them if they violate the constitution

Ranil - Sajith meeting put off

The meeting of UNP current leader Ranil Wickremesinghe and former Deputy Leader Sajith Premadasa with the Speaker Karu Jayasuriya was put off yesterday as Mr. Premadasa was indisposed.

TNA ready to talk to President on ethnic issue

The Tamil National Alliance (TNA) has said it is prepared to hold talks with President Gotabaya Rajapaksa on the concerns of the Tamil community but are yet to receive an invitation for discussions either with the President or the Prime Minister, TNA MP Mavai Senathirajah told Daily Mirror.

Collective approach vital to revamp UNP: Uni Dons

Several UNP-affiliated university dons yesterday called for unity among the party and for a collective approach to review and revamp it.

Ranil must step down and let Sajith to take over: Manusha

Galle District MP Manusha Nanayakkara urged former prime minister and UNP leader Ranil Wickremesinghe to give the majority members in the party a chance at least at this late stage and allow Sajith Premadasa to take over the party leadership.

SME concessionary loan schemes to be reviewed: FM

The Finance Ministry today said the loans offered to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) under various concessionary loan schemes introduced by the previous government would be reviewed in accordance with the new government’s policy.

CMC revises garbage collection and road cleaning times

The Colombo Municipal Council has fixed the road cleaning and garbage collection times at 5.30 a.m. and 6.30 a.m. respectively, a CMC official said.

Hold non-binding referendum with general elections: Moragoda

The founder of the Pathfinder Foundation, Milinda Moragoda proposed that the government should hold a non-binding referendum together with the general election.

Monsoonal rains likely from tomorrow

Heavy showers exceeding 150 mm are expected during the next few days with Northeast monsoonal conditions in full force from tomorrow, the Department of Meteorology said today.

EC Chairman requests Speaker to legislate media guidelines

The Elections Commission Chairman Mahinda Deshapriya has requested Speaker Karu Jayasuriya to support in legislating media guidelines in parliament so as to ensure free and fair elections.

State and Dy. Ministers to be sworn-in tomorrow

State and Deputy Ministers will be sworn in at 9.00 am tomorrow at the Presidential Secretariat, Presidential Media Unit said.

Schools uniforms instead of vouchers from January: Edu. Minister

The Education Minister Dullas Alahapperuma today assured that school uniforms will be provided instead of distributing vouchers, from the beginning of the first term, next year.

13 French troops killed in helicopter crash in Mali

Thirteen French soldiers have been killed in a helicopter crash during an operation against jihadists in Mali, the French president’s office said.

Mohan Samaranayake is President’s media director general

Veteran journalist Mohan Samaranayake has been appointed as President Gotabaya Rajapaksa’s media director-general, the President’s Media Division said.

Third term ends on Friday; A/L results on end Dec.

All government and government-assisted private schools will close their third term on Friday (29), the Education Ministry said today.

Govt. to cancel fuel pricing formula: Amaraweera

Power and Energy Minister Mahinda Amaraweera said today the Ministry hopes to cancel the fuel pricing formula in the future.

Water cuts in Katunayake, Ja-Ela, Welisara and Gampaha

The water supply to several areas in Katunayake, Ja-Ela, Welisara and Gampaha would be disrupted due to an emergency repair of a pipeline which was damaged due to constructions of the Kadawatha Outer Circular Highway, the National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) said.

Crest Gem placed on Ruwanweliseya unveiled

The new Crest Gem placed atop the historic Ruwanweli Maha Seya was unveiled at the auspicious time of 10.00 a.m today.