​Speaker in dilemma over Opposition Leader post

In the wake of Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) joining hands with the government, Speaker Chamal Rajapaksa said today he was also in a dilemma regarding the opposition leader post, and that he would give his ruling in the near future.

New Zealand into World Cup final

?Grant Elliott has sent the Black Caps to their maiden Cricket World Cup final after hitting a six with two balls remaining to give New Zealand a tense four wicket semifinal win over South Africa.

Qatar Emir arrives

The Emir of Qatar Tamimi bin Hamad Al Thani arrived in Sri Lanka a short while ago for a short visit.

19th Amendment in parliament

Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe today presented the 19th Amendment to the Constitution seeking to hold the Executive Presidency accountable to the Legislature and the Judiciary.

Audio: BBS challenges Maithri to prove wrongdoings

Bodu Bala Sena (BBS), General Secretary Ven. Galagodaatte Gnanasara Thera today challenged President Maithripala Sirisena to prove whether the BBS had harmed the Muslim community.

19A a ‘Constitutional Coup’-JHU

The 19th Amendment presented in Parliament by the Government was a result of a ‘Constitutional Coup’ to allow a person who is unable to win at an election to retain power, the Jathika Hela Urumaya (JHU) said today.

Colombo orders release of 54 fishermen

The Sri Lankan government on Monday ordered the release of the 54 Indian fishermen arrested early Sunday by the Navy on charges of poaching.

Ratgama PS Chairman shot dead

Ratgama Pradeshiya Sabha Chairman Manoj Mendis is reported to have been shot dead by some yet unidentified assailants at a tourist hotel in Wewala at Hikkaduwa on last night.

TB hits out at ‘Gandabba’ ministers

Former Minister T. B. Ekanayake today termed a group of SLFP MPs, who accepted the ministerial portfolios on Sunday as ‘Gandabbayo’ (people serving transition periods) and said that these ministers couldn’t say a word against the UNP.

Video: I will contest only under an SLFP-led alliance: MR

Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa today said that if he was going to contest an election in the future it would only under an alliance led by the Sri Lanka Freedom Party.

Task Force under CBK to solve minority issues

President Maitripala Sirisena today said a Special Presidential Task Force (SPTF) had been appointed under the Chair of former President Chandrika Kumaratunga to address the issues of minorities.

Video: I will be Opposition Leader: Nimal

Parliamentarian Nimal Siripala de Silva today said he would continue to remain the Opposition Leader despite the unique situation emerged in Parliament following the formation of the National Unity Government and added that the government’s 100-day programme may be extend into even 200-days depending on the pace with which, the promised amendments to the Constitution and the electoral reforms would be implemented.

SLFP given portfolios to cover up CB scandal: Dinesh

The appointment of Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) MPs as Ministers was an attempt to cover up the wrongdoings of the government led by the United National Party (UNP), especially the Central Bank Bond Sale issue, Parliamentarian Dinesh Gunawardane charged today.

Wele Suda disputes case against him

Wela Suda, his wife and another accused contended before High Court Judge Devika Tennakoon De Livera today that the prosecution cannot maintain the money laundering case against them as the indictment was erroneous.

Sarana further remanded

UPFA MP and Former Minister Sarana Gunawardane was further remanded till March 30 by the Attanagalle Magistrate Kavindya Nanayakkara.

Video: JVP to decide on NEC membership

The leader of the JVP Anura Kumara Dissanayake today said that they would make a decision whether to remain in the National Executive Committee (NEC) consequent to the formation of the National Government.

Video: Vasu proposes Dinesh as Opp. Leader

UPFA MP Vasudeva Nanayakkara today proposed MP Dinesh Gunawardane to be appointed as the Opposition Leader claiming it was unethical for the SLFP to hold both Cabinet Ministerial posts as well as the position of the Opposition Leader.

Traffic arrangements for Qatar Emir's visit

Vehicle movement along several roads leading from the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) to Colombo will be restricted on tomorrow (24) for the Emir of Qatar Tamimi bin Hamad Al Thani’s visit to Sri Lanka, the Police Department said.

Fishers arrest may undermine talks, TN CM to Modi

Terming as "shocking" the arrest of 54 state fishermen by Sri Lanka, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister O Panneerselvam today wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi, saying it could undermine the bilateral fishermen-level talks to be held this week between the two countries.

I wish the national government well: MR

Former president Mahinda Rajapaksa said yesteday that he wishes well the national government formed by the United National Party and the Sri Lanka Freedom Party.

JVP says govt. appointed 'rogues' as ministers

Lashing out at the move by President Maithripala Sirisena and the government to appoint Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) members as ministers, the Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) said yesterday that the government had actually appointed robbers and corrupt persons as ministers instead of arresting them.

We’re not opposed to SLFP ministers: UNP

The United National Party (UNP) said yesterday it had no issues about the appointment of Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) members to the Cabinet of Ministers.

​Singapore's Lee Kuan Yew dies

Lee Kuan Yew, Singapore's first prime minister and architect of the tiny city-state's rapid rise from British military outpost to global trade and financial center, died on Monday aged 91.

Seven school boys injured in clash

Seven students were injured in a clash between students of D.S. Senanayake College and Mahanama College at the end of the cricket encounter between them held at the SSC grounds this evening.

M.I.A. slams Oprah Winfrey for calling her 'terrorist'

American singer, M.I.A. has slammed Oprah Winfrey for shutting her down and calling her a terrorist.

Fonseka now Field Marshal

Former Army Commander General Sarath Fonseka has been promoted to the rank of Field Marshal by President Maithripala Sirisena a short while ago at a special function held at the Defence Ministry ground.

​More Ministers appointed

Eleven more Cabinet Ministers, five State Ministers and ten Deputy Ministers were sworn in before President Maithripala Sirisena at the Presidential Secretariat a short while ago, the President’s Media said.

Police transfers put on hold

President Maithripala Sirisena has stopped all Police transfers with effect from today, the presidential media said.

Assault: Police want Karuna’s statement

A police complaint has been lodged by a man who alleged that he was assaulted by Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) parliamentarian Vinayagamurthi Muralitharan alias Karuna Amman over land dispute in Valachchenai.

SLFP MPs will join govt. today: Rajitha

Minister Rajitha Senaratne said today that the Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) MPs would join hands with the government today signifying a historical turning point in Sri Lankan politics.