No-faith motion against Ravi K presented in parliament

The no-confidence motion against Finance Minister Ravi Karunanayake was presented in parliament by joint opposition MP Dinesh Gunawardane a short while ago.  

I hated 'Sinhala Only Act': CV

I boycotted Sinhala language as I hated the Sinhala Only Act, NPC Chief Minister C.V Wigneswaran said.

Modi and Sirisena will jointly open renovated Jaffna stadium

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena will jointly inaugurate the renovated Duraiappah Stadium in Jaffna through video conferencing on June 18, Indian officials told Express on Wednesday.

No civilians affected by chemicals during war: PM

There had been no reports to suggest that chemical emission from the weapons used during the war time, had got into the bodies of civilians, Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe informed Parliament today.

JO slams Govt. over vehicle allocation

The Joint Opposition today slammed the Government for seeking to spend Rs. 1.1 billion to purchase vehicles to 30 Cabinet and State Ministers.

Our lives are in danger: Basnayake Nilames

The Government should intervene to protect the lives of Basnayaka Nilames as they faced death threats trying to protect the temporalities of the Devalas, the Basnayake Nilames said today.

Car wars: Yes we want'em

Three Ministers today justified the Government's move to seek Parliament approval to purchase luxury vehicles to various State and Cabinet Ministers and said Ministers need super luxury vehicles to travel to their electorate, various functions and ceremonies round the country.

SC rejects Basil’s FR to prevent arrest

The Supreme Court today rejected the fundamental rights petition filed by former economic development minister Basil Rajapaksa where he sought an order to prevent his imminent arrest by the FCID in five cases connected to the purchase of land.

No-faith motion put off due to fault in audio system

The no-confidence motion against Finance Minister Ravi Karunanayake which was scheduled to be taken for debate and vote in Parliament today was postponed for tomorrow because a technical fault in the Chamber audio system resulted in Parliament session being adjourned.  

Salawa: Infrastructure restoration slows down vehicular traffic

Vehicle movement on the Awissawella-Colombo main road could be interrupted at times as the erecting of light posts and laying of water lines are taking place in the area, Military Spokesman Brigadier Jayanath Jayaweera said

JO hands over no-faith motion against Parliament Sec. Gen.

A no-confidence motion, against Parliament Secretary General Dhammika Dasanayake, in connection with the vote on the supplementary estimate was handed over to the Speaker yesterday.

Prasanna and wife granted bail

Parliamentarian Prasanna Ranatunge and his wife, who had been indicted before the Colombo High Court and ordered to appear in Court on June 17, were released on bail by High Court Judge Manilal Waidyathilaka today.

NZ’s McCullum apologizes to Murali and Sanga

Former New Zealand captain Brendon McCullumon Monday apologized to former Sri Lanka’s bowling star MuttiahMuralitharan for running him out during a match in 2006 in Christchurch, NewZealand.

Kingpin of Illegal kidney racket arrested

The alleged kingpin of the kidney racket busted at Delhi’s Apollo Hospital was arrested from Kolkata on Tuesday.

Litro Gas open tender raises eyebrows

Best practices of government tender procedures have come into question over the recent open tender by state-owned Litro Gas for the supply of 250,000 metric tonnes of LP gas, Daily Mirror learns.

Indian joint venture for Trinco oil tanks

The Government, at yesterdays Cabinet meeting, had decided to handle the operation of the Trincomalee Upper Tank Farm as a joint venture between Lanka Indian Oil Company (LIOC) and the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) in pursuance of an announcement made during Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's to Sri Lanka in 2015.

Govt. taking steps to reduce taxes: Ravi

Finance Minister Ravi Karunanayake said today the government was taking steps to reduce taxes and that the increase of VAT was to pay back the loans obtained by the Rajapaksa regime.

Sand barrier

A tipper driver who was transporting a tipper load of sand illegally through a by-road in Mawanella had evaded the police by unloading the sand on the middle of the road to prevent the police jeep that was following him from advancing. 5

Road opposite Salawa army camp opens for traffic

The Avissawella-Colombo Road opposite the Salawa army camp where the fire erupted at the ammunition dump was opened for traffic this evening, army said.

Rs.1.1 billion for ministerial vehicles and other expenses

The government today sought parliamentary approval for a supplementary estimate to cover Rs. 1.1 billion for the purchase of vehicles to various cabinet and state ministers.

JO seeks SLFP support for no-faith motion against Ravi

The joint opposition said today they would have discussions with ministers, deputy ministers and state ministers of the SLFP to garner their support for the no-confidence motion against Finance Minister Ravi Karunanayake to be taken up in Parliament tomorrow.

Cabinet approves draft legislation to issue Certificates of Absence

The Cabinet of Ministers today approved draft legislation to issue Certificates of Absence, the Foreign Affairs Ministry said.

Govt. trying to hide cause of Salawa fire: Wimal

National Freedom Front (NFF) Leader and MP Wimal Weerawansa today claimed that the government was attempting to hide the cause of the fire in the armory of the Salawa Army Camp.

Hillary Clinton clinches Democratic presidential nomination

Hillary Clinton has reached the number of delegates needed to clinch the Democratic U.S. presidential nomination, according to tallies on Monday by two U.S. media outlets, the day before six states were set to vote in nominating contests.

Fire may have erupted while fire drill was on - Def.Sec

The fire that erupted at the Salawa Army Camp may have occurred while a fire drill was being carried out in the camp and that may have been the reason for the minimal number of casualties, Defence Secretary Karunasena Hettiarachchi said.

FR petition against Chief Minister Nazeer

A Fundamental Rights (FR) petition had been filed in the Supreme Court today against Eastern Province Chief Minister Nazeer Ahamed for allegedly behaving in a discreditable manner during a school function.The petition was filed by lawyer and activist P. Liyanarachchi.

Ensure UNHRC proposals won’t create new conflicts: China

Chinese Ambassador in Sri Lanka, Yi Xianliang yesterday had advised Lankan leaders to see that the reconciliation mechanisms suggested by the UNHRC do not create new conflicts, the Indian News Express said.

MR’s security chief at CID

Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa’s chief of security, Major Neville Wanniarachchi, arrived at the Criminal Investigation Department today to give a statement.

Fmr. Additional Magistrate at CID

Former Colombo Additional Magistrate Thilina Gamage arrived at the Criminal Investigations Department this morning to give a statement in connection with allegedly illegally keeping an elephant.

SLMC refuses to register 30 SAITM students

The Sri Lanka Medical Council (SLMC) has reportedly refused to register the first batch of 30 medical students, who had passed out from the South Asian Institute of Technology and Medicine (SAITM).