Thewarapperuma threatens to leave Govt.

Deputy Minister of Internal Affairs Palitha Thewarapperuma said today that he would quit the Yahapalanaya Government, if the demands of Meegahathenna Primary School parents were not met.

Janasetha Peramuna goes to FCID against CB Governor

Leader of the Janasetha Peramuna, Battaramulle Seelarathana Thero lodged a complaint at the Police Financial Crimes Investigation Division (FCID) against the Central Bank Governor Arjuna Mahendran citing non declaration of assets.

Patali not a suspect in Rajagiriya accident: Court

Colombo Additional Magistrate Chandana Kalansooriya said today that in the absence of sufficient evidence, Megapolis and Western Development Minister Patali Champika Ranawaka could not be named as a suspect in the Rajagiriya accident involving the minister’s vehicle.

Cabinet decides to continue with the ACCS

Cabinet has decided to continue with the Anti-Corruption Committee Secretariat (ACCS) until a fully-fledged new institutional structure similar to the one in Britain is in place, the Government Information Department said today.

Chinese couple arrested with three antique statues

Two 40-year-old Chinese, a husband and wife, were arrested this morning at the Katunayake Airport on charges of being in possession of three antique statues of deities, Customs Media Spokesman Darmasena Kahandawa said.

Will appoint new CB Governor: President

President Maithripala Sirisena said today that he had decided to appoint a new Governor to the Central Bank in the coming hours.

Istanbul attack: No reports of Lankans affected

While condemning the three suicide bombs attack in the main international airport in Istanbul which killed about 36 people and wounded close to 150, Ministry of External Affairs stated that there were no reports of Sri Lankans being affected as of now.

COPE divided on bond issue

The Parliamentary Committee on Public Enterprises (COPE) is divided on the controversial bond issue, informed sources said yesterday.

Ministry transfers Yala Warden to WLCD Head Office

Suranga Ratnayake, the Warden of Yala National Park has been transferred to the Wildlife Conservation Department's (WLCD) Head Office in Battaramulla with effect from today, sources in the department said.

Suicide bombs kill 31, wound close to 150 at Istanbul airport

Three suicide bombers opened fire before blowing themselves up in the main international airport in Istanbul on Tuesday, killing 31 people and wounding close to 150, officials said.

Private/ public partnership for training youth for jobs: PM

A task force is to be appointed to look into developing public/ private partnerships to train youth to become successful players in the job market, Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe said yesterday.

Brexit negatively affect SL economy: Harsha

The British exit from the European Union would negatively affect Sri Lankan economy as fluctuation in the share markets in Europe and Asia had begun to occur in the wake of the Brexit, Deputy Foreign Affairs Minister Dr. Harsha de Silva said yesterday.

Magistrate reprimands Pavithra for disturbing Court

UPFA parliamentarian Pavithra Wanniarachchi, who was disturbing court proceedings by repeatedly instructing her attorney while Court was in session, was yesterday reprimanded by Colombo Additional Magistrate Aruni Attigalle.

Eran dismisses reports on being appointed as the CB governor

The Deputy Minister of Public Enterprise Development Eran Wickramaratne today dismissed reports cited that he would be appointed as the next Governor of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka.  

Gammanpila using politics to cover up his crime: JHU

The Jathika Hela Urumaya said today that close associates of UPFA MP Udaya Gammanpila were attempting to spread rumours that his arrest was a result of his criticism of the ‘Yahapalana Governement,’ and that they are trying to dress him up in different political clothes to cover up his crimes.

Govt. must claim damages from Mahendran’s son-in-law: JVP

The Government not only needs to remove the Central Bank Governor Arujuna Mahendran from his post but also should claim damages from him and the company owned by his son-in-law, the Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) said today.

Future party to be led by Mahinda Rajapaksa: Wimal

If a new party was to be formed in the future, it would be under the leadership of former president Mahinda Rajapaksa, National Freedom Front (NFF) Leader MP Wimal Weerawansa said today.

SL ranked No.50 in Human Capital Index

Sri Lanka is at No.50 in the worldwide Human Capital Index (HCI), which was launched today by the World Economic Forum (WEF).

Govt. using Brexit as excuse to sign ECTA: GL

The Government is attempting to expedite the signing of the Economic and Technology Cooperation Agreement (ECTA) with India in the wake of Britain leaving the European Union, would amount to a jump from the frying pan into the fire, the joint opposition charged today.

UN urges SL to rein in military, prosecute war crimes

Witnesses must be protected under an effective transitional justice mechanism that should include international judges, the U.N. High Commissioner for Human Rights Zeid Ra'ad Al Hussein said in an annual report.

Won’t change decision to replace Gota’s military security: Def. Secy.

Defence Secretary Karunasena Hettiarachchi said the decision taken by the Government, to replace the military security provided to former defence secretary Gotabaya Rajapaksa with the Police and the STF, would not be changed under any circumstance.

Protest brings BIA to a standstill

Flights in and out of the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) came to standstill because of an ongoing protest by Immigration officers.

28 injured in bus accident at Bogasthenna

Twenty six passengers and the driver and the conductor of the SLTB bus they were travelling in were injured when the bus crashed into a wayside tree at Jagulla, Bogasthenna on the Galauda – Badulla Main Road today, Police said.

PRECIFAC quizzes MP Aluthgamage

UPFA MP Mahindananda Aluthgamage arrived at the Presidential Commission of Inquiry into serious acts of fraud, corruption and abuse of power (PRECIFAC) this morning to give a statement in connection with the construction of a building at a land belonging to the Railway Department in Nawalapitiya during the previous government.

Still there are threats to our lives - Gota

Former Defence Secretary Gotabaya Rajapaksa said yesterday that he had not been officially informed about replacing his military security with police personnel.

FCID to quiz Namal over Gowers law firm today

UPFA parliamentarian Namal Rajapaksa has been asked to report to the Financial Crimes Investigation Division (FCID) at 9.00 a.m. today in connection with an investigation into a law firm owned by him.

Govt. to expedite signing of ETCA

The Government has decided to expedite the signing of the proposed Economic and Technology Cooperation Agreement (ECTA) with India in the wake of the decision by Britain to exit the European Union (EU), sources from the premier's office said yesterday.

Nine Lankans held for bid to go to Australia

Nine Sri Lankans were arrested at Tiruchendur, Tuticorin in Tamil Nadu today for allegedly planning to travel to Australia in a clandestine manner, police said.

UNHR Chief to give update on progress made by SL on UNHRC resolution

UN Human Rights High Commissioner Zeid Ra’ad Al Hussein will update the UNHRC tomorrow on the progress made by the Sri Lankan Government in implementing the resolution adopted by the Council

SCO hopes to work with SL to achieve common goals

Ahead of the 15th anniversary of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO), an inter-governmental grouping of Asian countries, Chinese Assistant Foreign Minister Li Huilai said his country hoped to work with Sri Lanka to achieve the common goals of all stakeholders.