24-hour water cut in Colombo today

A 24-hour water cut will be imposed on several areas in Colombo starting from 9.00 this morning due to the on-going Metro Colombo Urban Development Project, the National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) stated.

USA, Japan and Bangladesh envoys meet President

The heads of diplomatic missions of three countries - the United States, Japan and Bangladesh- called on President Gotabaya Rajapaksa today.

Selection board to make appointments to Govt. institutions: Prez

The appointments of heads to State corporations, boards and other institutions would be made through a selection board to ensure only the qualified and professionals would be appointed as chairpersons and directors, President Gotabaya Rajapaksa said today.

Couple arrested with 10kgs of heroin

Two suspects were arrested by the Police Narcotic Bureau (PNB) with 10kgs of heroin at Rajagiriya this evening, Police Spokesman SSP Ruwan Gunasekara said.

Chilaw’s acting ASP arrested on bribery charges

Chilaw’s Acting ASP was today arrested on charges of soliciting a bribe of Rs.200,000 from a woman who owns a Devalaya in Chilaw, Bribery Commission Director (Investigation) SSP Priyantha Chandrasiri said.

Gammanpila rejects ministerial portfolio

Pivithuru Hela Urumaya (PHU) Leader Udaya Gammanpila said today the reason why he had decided not to accept any ministerial portfolio was to ease the pressure exerted on the President and Prime Minister when appointing a Cabinet with a limited number of ministers.

Unfavourable weather conditions predicted

Showery conditions are expected to enhance in some parts of the country during the coming days, Department of Meteorology said today.

Edinburgh University to return nine human skulls to SL

Edinburgh University will return a set of nine human skulls to their homeland of Sri Lanka in a repatriation ceremony today.

Satyagraha in front of Sirikotha

A young UNP member had begun a continuous Satyagraha in front of party headquarters Sirikotha calling for the appointment of former Deputy Leader Sajith Premadasa as the party’s new leader.

Travel ban on Lalith Weeratunga lifted

The overseas travel ban which was imposed on former President’s Secretary Lalith Weeratunga was temporarily lifted today till March 13, 2020 by Court of Appeal.

State ministers to be appointed on Monday

State ministers of the new government would be appointed on Monday, President Gotabaya Rajapaksa today said.

New Cabinet sworn-in

Fifteen ministers were sworn in before President Gotabhaya Rajapaksa this morning at the Presidential Secretariat.

Politics is a game of grit and character: Ranil

Politics is a hard game and it needs teamwork while one has to have the stamina to play it, the outgoing Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe said after leaving Temple Trees yesterday.

Fire breaks out at building in Angulana

A fire broke out at a four-storey building where chemicals and paints had been stored at Angulana in Moratuwa early this morning, police said.

China invites Gota to visit at a mutual convenient time

Chinese Ambassador Cheng Xueyuan who called on President Gotabaya Rajapaksa yesterday extended an invitation for him to visit China at a mutually convenient and mature time, a spokesman said yesterday.

Sajith loyalists to lobby for complete reforms within UNP

Sajith loyalists will struggle for a complete reform within the UNP initially, while forming another party would be the second option, an MP who lobbied for Mr. Premadasa’s candidacy said yesterday.

New Cabinet to be sworn in today

Fifteen Cabinet ministers to be sworn in this morning to serve in the government for an interim period till the general election is conducted, following the dissolution of parliament after March 1 next year.

Court informed Ravi K had given entire statement

State Counsel Nadee Aparna Suwadurugoda today informed Colombo Chief Magistrate Lanka Jayaratne that former Minister Ravi Karunanayake had given the entire statement regarding the inquiry conducted in connection with giving false evidence at the Bond Commission on August 2, 2015.

SLFP decides to expel Fowzie

The Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) has decided to expel its MP A. H. M. Fowzie from the party, SLFP Spokesman and MP Weerakumara Dissanayake said today.

NPC approves transfer of SSP Shani Abeysekera

The National Police Commission (NPC) today approved a request made by Acting IGP Chandana Wickremeratne to transfer Criminal Investigation Division (CID) Director SSP Shani Abeysekera.

UNP Parliamentary Group should resolve it: Speaker

The issue that had arisen on the post of the Opposition Leader has to be resolved by the UNP Parliamentary Group as it is an internal matter where the party is concerned, Speaker Karu Jayasuriya remarked during the meeting of the Committee on Parliamentary Business held at the parliamentary complex today.

CBK quits from post of chairperson

The chairperson of the Office for National Unity and Reconciliation (ONUR) former President Chandrika Kumaratunga has resigned from her post as chairperson of the ONUR.

False news on decisions: Prez says decisions will only be conveyed officially

President Gotabaya Rajapaksa today commented on false news circulating on social media claiming to be statements and decisions made by him and said his decisions would only be communicated officially.

Tussle over appointment of Opposition Leader

More than 40 MPs have handed over a document to Speaker Karu Jayasuriya requesting him to appoint NDF candidate Sajith Premadasa as leader of the Opposition, MP Ajith P. Perera told Daily Mirror today.

Mahinda sworn in as new Prime Minister

Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa has been sworn-in as the new Prime Minister before President Gotabaya Rajapaksa at the Presidential Secretariat a short while ago.

Ranil nominated Opposition Leader

The United National Party (UNP) today nominated its leader Ranil Wickremesinghe to be appointed the Opposition Leader of Parliament despite a request by a section of the party to offer it to presidential candidate Sajith Premadasa, an official said.

Ranil resigns as Prime Minister

Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe has tendered his resignation to President Gotabhaya Rajapaksa this morning, UNP media said.

President released from D.A. Rajapaksa Memorial case

The Western Province based Permanent High Court Trial-at-Bar today released President Gotabaya Rajapaksa from all indictments filled against him over alleged misappropriation of Rs. 33.9 million public funds for the construction of D.A. Rajapaksa Memorial and Museum.

Bread price reduced by Rs.5

Price of a 450g loaf of bread has been reduced by Rs.5 with immediate effect, All Ceylon Bakery Owner’s Association (ACBOA) said.

New governors appointed

New governors appointed for six provinces took their oaths before President Gotabaya Rajapaksa this morning.