Two killed, one injured in shooting at Moratumulla

Two persons have been killed and another hospitalised when two gunmen on a motorcycle opened fire at Moratumulla on the Piliyandala- Moratumulla Road this morning, Police Spokesman SP Ruwan Gunasekera said.

Second special High Court declared open

The second special permanent High Court was declared open this morning by Minister of Justice and Prison Reforms Thalatha Athukorala.

Only prices of two fuels upped: LIOC

Following the fuel price revision by the Finance Ministry on Tuesday night (12), the Lanka Indian Oil Corporation (LIOC) had also decided to increase the prices of Super Diesel (Euro 4) and Xtra Premium 95 Petrol (Euro 4) with effect from last night (13).

Facebook and Instagram down across the world

Many Facebook users are facing problem as the social networking site is down due to server maintenance.

Calorie Counter at Colombo 7 raided

Popular restaurant Calorie Counter at Ward Place, Colombo 7 which targets health-conscious patrons and markets itself as such, was raided by the Colombo Municipal Council (CMC) health officials on Tuesday (12) for allegedly violating food safety regulations.

Beware of adverse factors of UNHRC resolutions - Mahinda Samarasinghe

Sri Lanka should be watchful of the UNHRC resolution that would be presented on March 21, 2019, as it is connected to the adverse resolutions which were adopted in the past, MP Mahinda Samarasinghe told Parliament today.

Do not make adverse changes to joint resolution: Kiriella

Leader of the House Lakshman Kiriella today requested those who will be representing President Maithripala Sirisena at the UNHRC session not to make adverse changes to the joint resolution which will be presented by Sri Lanka along with six other countries.

President repeatedly violates constitution: Anura

JVP leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake said today that it was unreasonable to allocate Rs.13,560 million to the President who had repeatedly violated the constitution and was not even in the country when his expenditure head was taken up for debate.

Govt. to absorb global fuel market price increase: Mangala

Finance Minister Mangala Samaraweera said today that the government would absorb any sharp increase in fuel prices in the global market and not let it affects the domestic market adversely.

Talks with SLFP to commence tomorrow: Basil

Official talks between the Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) and the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP), would commence tomorrow to discuss a political alliance among other issues, SLPP National Organiser Basil Rajapaksa said.

President’s expenditure passed without a vote

More than 20 expenditures heads, including the President’s allocation, was unanimously passed without a vote today amidst anxious moments.

IUSF convener arrested

Convener of the Inter University Students’ Federation, Maheel Dehideniya, was arrested by the police over unruly behaviour during the protest carried out by the IUSF students near the parliament roundabout today, police said.

IUSF students teargassed

Police used tear gas and water cannon to disperse the protesting Inter University Students’ Federation (IUSF) students near the parliament roundabout a short while ago, police said.

‘Pangiriwatte Sudda’ arrested over diamond robbery

The Mirihana Special Crimes Investigation Unit officers today arrested a gangster known as ’Pangiriwatte Sudda’, who is an accomplice of Makandure Madush, in connection with the robbery of a diamond and several gems worth over Rs.5 billion in Pannipitiya last November.

Heavy traffic in Rajagiriya, Battaramulla

Heavy traffic was reported along the Sri Jayawardanepura Road in Rajagiriya and Battaramulla due to a protest march organised by the Inter University Students Federation (IUSF). The protest march is heading towards parliament.

Teachers, Principals strike success: CTU

The 24-hour countrywide token strike launched by teachers and principals this morning was a resounding success, Ceylon Teachers Union (CTU) General Secretary Joseph Stalin said.

Five-member SL delegation to leave for Geneva

As a result of consultations held with President Maithripala Sirisena, a five-member delegation would leave for Geneva, Switzerland to represent Sri Lanka at the UN Human Rights Council (HRC), the Foreign Affairs Ministry said today.

President leaves for Kenya

President Maithripala Sirisena left for Kenya this morning to participate in the United Nations Environment Assembly to be held in Nairobi, Kenya.

Karannagoda arrives at CID for the second day

Former Navy Commander Admiral Wasantha Karannagoda arrived at the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) for the second day to give a statement over the abduction and killing of 11 youths in 2008-2009.

STF arrests Kanjipani Imran’s accomplice ’Jee Bumma’

A 33-year-old Mohammad Zamoor Mohammad Shiyam alias ’Jee Bumma’ was arrested by the STF in Gampola this morning in connection with several shooting incidents, Police Spokesman SP Ruwan Gunasekera said.

Ministers barred bringing mobile phone

President Maithripala Sirisena yesterday barred the Ministers of bringing their mobile phones to the weekly Cabinet meetings, it is learnt.

Teachers and Principals on 24-hour strike today

The Teachers’ and Principals’ Trade Union said yesterday its members would launch a 24-hour countrywide token strike today.

MS wants int’l telecom levy reconsidered

President Maithripala Sirisena yesterday requested the Cabinet to reconsider the Budget proposal to do away with the international telecommunication levy as otherwise it would deprive the State of revenue amounting to Rs.6 billion.

Prez, PM, MR must jointly resolve national question: Sampanthan

President Maithripala Sirisena, Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe and Opposition Leader Mahinda Rajapaksa should get together to resolve the national issue, TNA Leader and MP R. Sampanthan told Parliament today.

Govt. has issued ISB’s worth US$2.4 Bn: JVP

JVP leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake today alleged that the government had issued international sovereign bonds worth US$2.4 billion at high interest rates, similar to what happened during the Central Bank bond scam.

Many agree to remove Carbon tax: Ajith P.

Non-Cabinet Minister Ajith P. Perera today shed light on the removal of Carbon tax.

Fuel prices hike from midnight today

The prices of fuel would be increased with effect from midnight today, the Finance Ministry said.

Second reading of budget passed

The second reading of the Budget-2019 presented by the United National Party (UNP) Government was passed with a majority of 43 votes in parliament a short while ago.

Jananath Warakagoda remanded over accident

Popular artiste Jananath Warakagoda was arrested and remanded today over an accident in which a 62-year-old woman was killed at Kirillawela.

Save electricity by switching off two bulbs a day: Ravi

Power, Energy and Business Development Minister Ravi Karunanayake today requested consumers to use electricity sparingly and help save electricity.