Channa Jayasumana says 10 MPs with dual citizenship should resign

Parliamentarian Prof. Channa Jayasumana said there are around ten MPs with dual citizenship and they should resign now with the enactment of the 22nd Amendment to the Constitution.

22A approved in Parliament

The 22nd Amendment to the constitution was approved by a two- thirds majority in Parliament shedding a few powers of the Executive President.

Obstructing peaceful protest: SSP Roshan Dias and ASP Dilruk noted to appear in court as accused

The Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court today issued summons on SSP Roshan Dias and ASP Nalin Dilruk ordering them to appear before Court on November 8 over a criminal accusation that they wrongfully prevented and obstructed a peaceful protest near Galle Face on October 10.

Allegations involving Thilini Priyamali; Wijeyadasa slams media

Saying that his parliamentary privileges have been violated by media reports which said the lawyers from his chamber appearing for Thilini Priyamali who has been in the centre of controversy, Minister of Justice Wijedasa Rajapakshe today requested a probe by the Privilage committee.

Scholarship, A/L exam dates announced

The Education Ministry has announced the dates for conducting the Grade Five scholarship examination and the General Certificate of Education (GCE) Advanced Level (A/L) examination.

Speaker endorses certificate on Petroleum Products Bill

Parliament Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardene today announced that he endorsed the certificate on the Petroleum Products (Special Provisions) (Amendment) Bill.

Hummer probe goes to CID

The investigations into the controversial illegally imported Hummer vehicle has been handed over to the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) by the State Finance Ministry.

Ireland dump out West Indies to progress at T20 World Cup

Veteran opener Paul Stirling slammed an unbeaten 66 as Ireland made the Twenty20 World Cup Super 12 on Friday and sent two-time champions West Indies crashing out.

Holiday for Tamil schools on Monday

The Education Ministry today informed that all Tamil schools across the island will be allowed to enjoy a school holiday on account of Deepavali festival, an important religious and Tamil cultural festival in the Hindu calendar, which falls on Monday (24).

Cabinet sub-committee to study overdue police promotion

The proposal submitted to the cabinet seeking approval with regard to promotions of police officers who have not been promoted for a long time, will be studied by a cabinet sub-committee prior to the approval, Public Security Minister Tiran Alles said.

Motor traders uncertain of industry’s viability amid proposed tax hike

The Ceylon Motor Traders Association (CMTA) yesterday expressed serious concern over the viability of Sri Lanka’s motor industry in the face of the latest increases in taxes proposed by the government.

Central Bank estimates further ease in imports as tighter policies take root

The Central Bank estimated a further decline in imports in September narrowing the trade deficit from the prior month in a clear sign that the policies instituted since April onwards are making the intended adjustments in the country’s external sector which fell into a deep crisis early this year pushing the entire economy off a cliff.

Artificially produced toddy entering the industry

The Ministry of Finance ordered an urgent report from the Department of Excise on several alarming issues pertaining to the alcohol industry and its taxation including artificially produced toddy entering the country’s liquor production process.

Over Rs. 216 mn in COVID funds credited to President’s fund

A decision has been taken to wind up operations of the “Covid 19 Health and Social Security Fund”, which was established to provide relief to those affected by the Covid 19 epidemic, and over Rs. 216 million remaining in the Covid Fund has been credited to the President’s Fund.

Sri Lankan security forces couldn’t pay training fees to India

Emphasising on the need to attain self-reliance, Union Minister of State for Defence and Tourism Ajay Bhatt Thursday said Sri Lanka was in such a bad economic crisis that its security forces were unable to pay the nominal fees for training exercises in India.

UK will consider any request to support inquires

While claiming that the Metropolitan Police have not deployed any officers in support of the Sri Lankan investigation into the 2019 Easter Sunday bombings in Sri Lanka, Britain on Wednesday said that Metropolitan Police ‘will consider any request to support an overseas investigation where it is proportionate, necessary and legal.’

Justice Minister calls for CID probe on facebook post that he arranged special treatment to Thilini Priyamali

Lodging a complaint with CID, Justice Minister Wijedasa Rajapksha has urged the CID Director to conduct an investigation into the false and malicious Facebook Post alleging that he as the Minister of Justice and Prison has given special treatment to remand prisoner Thilini Priyamali.

Liz Truss resigns as UK PM after Tory revolt

Liz Truss has dramatically resigned as UK prime minister after just 45 days in the job, BBC reported.

Edu. minister instructs NWSDB not to suspend water supply to schools

It has been decided not to disconnect the water supply connections of the schools that have not paid their water bills, education Minister Susil Premajayantha said.

Sports Authorities give undertaking to hold football federation elections within 69 days

The Director General of Sports today gave an undertaking to the Court of Appeal that the elections for the Sri Lanka Football Federation will be held within 69 days commencing from today.

183 Lankan nationals sent back from Australia

A total of 183 Sri Lankan nationals who had been seeking asylum in Australia were sent back, said Commander Maritime Border Command and Commander of Joint Task agency Task Force, Operation Sovereign Borders Rear Admiral Justin Jones.

SLFP will vote for 22A: Maithri

Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) would support the 22nd Amendment to the Constitution as it was a progressive Amendment on the part of the people, former President Parliamentarian Maithripala Sirisena said today.

SL among the safest countries to travel

Sri Lanka has been among the top 13 destinations and safest countries in the world to travel to, the Tourism Ministry said.

Rs. 6,900 mn loss from urea tender: Gulf Trade and Investment Board Head

The government has incurred a loss of Rs. 6,900 million by awarding the tender to a company that submitted the highest bid during the tender process for the import of urea under World Bank assistance, Sri Lanka Gulf Trade and Investment Board (SLGTIB) Chairman Mohan Perera said.

Sri Lanka beat Netherlands, qualify for Super 12

Sri Lanka beat the Netherlands by 16 runs to qualify for the Super 12 round of the T20 World Cup 2022, a short while ago.

14-hour water cut in Colombo - Water Board

Water supply will be interrupted from Saturday (22) at 10.00 pm until 12.00p.m on Sunday (23) in Colombo due to an essential renovation project of the Greater Colombo Water and Wastewater Management Improvement Investment Program, the National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) said.

Private bus bodies to launch countrywide strike from next Tuesday

All private bus associations have decided to launch a countrywide bus strike from next Tuesday (25) night as they are unable to pay the leasing installments during this economic crisis and against seizing their buses from owners who have leasing instalment arrears.

Debate on 22A gets underway in Parliament

The debate on the 22nd Amendment to the Constitution commenced in Parliament a short while ago.

SC determines Bureau of Rehabilitation Bill inconsistent with Constitution: Speaker

The Supreme Court has determined that the Bureau of Rehabilitation Bill is inconsistent as a whole with the Article 12(1) of the Constitution and as such may be enacted only by the special majority required by Article 84(2) of the Constitution, Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardene announced today.

Economy collapse due to wrong policies: Minister Ramesh Pathirana

The country’s economy started to collapse with wrong policy decisions, Industries Minister Ramesh Pathirana said addressing the panel discussion of the Sri Lanka Ceramics and Glass Council yesterday.