MR visits Ven. Uduwe Dammaloka Thera

Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa today went to the Mahara prison to visit Ven. Uduwe Dammaloka Thera, who was remanded on charges of illegally keeping a baby elephant in his possession.

Proposal to resume Colombo Port City project

Ahead of Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe’s planned visit to China next month, the Cabinet Committee on Economic Management has recommended to resume the Colombo Port City Project, a US $ 1.4 billion real estate investment by a Chinese company, it is learnt.

Sandeep’s friends hoping for justice

‘The Justice for Sandeep’ a collective comprising friends of Sandeep Sampath Gunawardena,  the victim in the questionable accident in Rajagiriya, said today that they were being accused of making false allegations on the instigation of parliamentarian Udaya Gammanpila.

Urban Forum: DM says no funds spent on Wimal’s son

No state funds were spent on former minister Wimal Weerawansa's son though he was included in the Sri Lankan delegation to the Global Urban Forum at Colombia in April 2014, Deputy Minister of Housing Indika Bandaranaike told Parliament today.

Traffic congestion in Ward Place

Heavy traffic was reported from Ward Place, Colombo as a result of a protest carried out by a group of university employees outside the University Grant Commission today, Police said.  

March 13 declared Day of Mourning

March 13 has been declared a Day of Mourning in view of the passing away of the Asgiriya Chapter Mahanayake most Ven. Galagama Attadassi Thera, Home Affairs Ministry said.  

Basil granted bail

Following the indictments served by the Attorney General against former Minister Basil Rajapaksa and former Divi Neguma Department Director General R.R.K. Ranawaka over the alleged misuse of Divi Neguma Department funds, the Colombo High Court today granted bail on them under strict bail conditions.  

Yoshitha further remanded

Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa’s son Yoshitha and four others including Nishantha Ranatunga, Rohan Weliwita were remanded until March 24 by the Kaduwela Magistrate Dhammika Hemapala over the alleged financial irregularities at the CSN.  

Two suspects remanded over eagle killing

Two of the suspects arrested by the police in connection with the killing of an eagle in an inhumane manner were ordered to be remanded till March 24 by the Galle Additional Magistrate Kesara Samaradiwakara today.

Last rights of Asgiriya Mahanayake Thera on Sunday

The last rights of most venerable Mahanayake of the Asgiriya Chapter Ven. Galagama Attadassi Thera will be held at the Kandy police ground in Asgiriya at 3.00 p.m. on Sunday (13).

US, French Oil Cos to explore gas here

Two leading US companies in oil and gas exploration – Exxon Mobil and Lambert Oil and the world’s third biggest producer of petroleum products -Total Oil of France - have expressed willingness to invest in Sri Lanka for oil and gas exploration and the French Company has already signed an agreement worth US$ 25 million for a project, Petroleum Resources Development Minister Chandima Weerakkody said yesterday.

ETCA scrutinized by IPS

A study on the framework on the proposed Economic and Technological Cooperation Agreement (ETCA) to be signed with India had been carried out by an institution, whose head is an advisor to the Sri Lankan Government on the agreement, Parliament was told yesterday.

One law for a minister, one law for Buddhist monks: Wimal

Commenting on the arrest of the Venerable Uduwe Dhammaloka Thera allegedly for illegally keeping an elephant calf in his possession, Opposition MP Wimal Weerawansa today queried as to why the law was not similarly enforced on ministers who clear the Wilpattu Wildlife Park.

Conspiracy to remove Sinhalese from North and East: BBS

The Bodu Bala Sena (BBS) General Secretary Ven. Galagodaaththe Gnanasara Thera today charged that there was an ongoing conspiracy by the Tamil National Alliance (TNA) and several other personnel to chase out Sinhalese from their native lands in the North and East with the intention of re-merging the two provinces.

Joint opposition lodges complaint with NPC

The Joint Opposition today lodged a complaint with the National Police Commission regarding the controversial Rajagiriya accident where a youth was injured and which involved a jeep allegedly driven by Megapolis and Western Development Minister Patali Champika Ranawaka.

India to finance three water projects in SL

India today signed an agreement with Sri Lanka to provide over $400 million to finance three water supply projects in the country that would benefit at least one million consumers.

Asgiriya Mahanayaka Thera passes away

Mahanayake of the Asgiriya Chapter Ven. Galagama Attadassi Thera passed away this evening while undergoing treatment at the ICU of the General  Hospital Kandy, hospital sources said.

Action against eagle killers

The Wild Life Department today said they had requested IGP N.K. Illangakoon to immediately issue orders to arrest the suspects involved with cruel killing of an eagle in Galle.

CB Bond scam caused economic crisis, not MR regime: Yapa

The Joint Opposition today slammed Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe for accusing Rajapaksa regime of current economic crisis and charged that the recent tax reforms were a result of the Central Bank Bond sale scam which took place a year ago.

Resolution to appoint Constitutional Assembly approved

Parliament today unanimously approved the resolution to appoint a Constitutional Assembly to draft a new Constitution.  

Ven. Uduwe Dhammaloka thera remanded

Ven. Uduwe Dhammaloka Thero, who was arrested on charges of illegally keeping a baby elephant in his possession, was remanded till March17 by the Colombo Additional Magistrate Nishantha Peiris today.

Asgiriya Mahanayaka thera hospitalised

Mahanayake of the Asgiriya Chapter Ven. Galagama Attadassi Thera has been hospitalised after he fell in the bathroom of the temple this evening, hospital sources said.  

Court orders to record a statement from Champika

Colombo Additional Magistrate Chandana Kalansooriya today directed the Borella Police to record a statement from Megapolis and Western Province Development Minister Patali Champika Ranawaka in connection with the Rajagiriya accident which left two youths injured.

Money laundering allegations against Namal Rajapaksa

The Financial Crime Investigation Division (FCID) today submitted a report to Additional Magistrate Nishantha Peiris on the investigation launched into a complaint lodged by the Voice Against Corruption (VAC) against MP Namal Rajapaksa on money laundering charges.

Ven. Uduwe Dhammaloka Thera arrested

The Criminal Investigations Department (CID) today arrested the Ven. Uduwe Dhammaloka Thera on charges of illegally keeping a baby elephant in his possession.

Sicille Kotelawala re-remanded

Former Ceylinco Chairman Lalith Kothelawala's wife Sicille was further remanded till March 23 by the Colombo High Court today over the F&G case.

Malaysian Indian Congress against hiring Lankans as guards

The Malaysian Government should not allow the hiring of former Sri Lankan soldiers as security guards in view of security and human rights concerns, said (Malaysian Indian Congress) MIC Youth chief C. Sivarraajh.

One killed in clash at a night club in Seeduwa

A 22-year-old youth was killed during a clash between two groups at a night club in Liyanagemulla, Seeduwa early this morning.

Second no-confidence motion against Ravi

The Joint Opposition is planning to sign the second no-confidence motion against Finance Minister Ravi Karunanayake today, Opposition MP Bandula Gunawardena said.

SL woman sentenced to death in Kuwait

The Criminal Court in Kuwait has sentenced four people to death – three Indian men and a Sri Lankan woman – for drug trafficking, the Kuwait Times reported.