No action taken by UNP yet: Kabir

The UNP has not taken any action against State Minister Wasantha Senanayake, Party Chairman Kabir Hashim said today.

Senanayake challenges UNP to remove him from portfolio

While saying he would not quit from politics despite his previous statement, Foreign Affairs State Minister Wasantha Senanayake categorically said he would continue to function as the State Minister despite reports about moves to suspend him from the ministerial portfolio. He also challenged those concerned to remove him if possible.

Inclement weather will be out by Mid November: Minister

According to weather prediction reports, inclement weather conditions with potential rain will cease during the election period, Disaster Management Minister Ranjith Madduma Bandara said.

AG concludes action in 13,238 criminal cases within 10 months

The Attorney General has concluded action in 13,283 criminal cases within first 10 months of this year while forwarding 8,319 indictments to the High Courts, Coordinating Officer of the Attorney General, State Counsel Nishara Jayaratne said today.

No permission to import chicken, eggs: Minister

The Livestock Development Ministry said that it would not grant any permission to import any stocks of chicken and eggs due to accumulation of local stocks.

I will continue to be the Prime Minister: Ranil

Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe said today that he would continue to function as the Prime Minister under the presidency of Sajith Premadasa.

MR becomes a grandpa

Opposition Leader Mahinda Rajapaksa’s youngest son Rohitha and wife Tatyana were blessed with a baby boy this morning.

Postal voting from Oct.31 to Nov.7

The Election Commission said nearly 659,030 were eligible to cast their postal votes from tomorrow to November 5 with November 7 as an additional day for postal voting for those who had failed to cast their votes earlier.

Britain set for Dec. 12 election to break the Brexit deadlock

Britain will hold its first December election in almost a century after Prime Minister Boris Johnson won approval from parliament on Tuesday for an early ballot aimed at breaking the Brexit deadlock.

President rejects PSC report on Easter attack

President Maithripala Sirisena is reported to have told the Cabinet today that he would not accept the report compiled by the Parliamentary Select Committee (PSC) that probed the Easter Sunday carnage.

Sajith turns down Gota’s request to make written request for a debate

New Democratic Front (NDF) candidate Sajith Premadasa yesterday turned down the request that had been made by his rival SLPP candidate to make a formal written request from him for a public debate stating there is no need for written request if the latter is really interested in such a debate.

New luxury train between Colombo Fort-Badulla from Nov. 1

The imported new S14 Chinese Power Set named “Denuwara Menike” would be operating between Badulla and Colombo Fort from November 1 for use in the upcountry railway service, the Railways Department said.

Chinese companies eager to invest in SL: Envoy

Chinese Ambassador Cheng Xueyuan said today it would be opportune for Sri Lanka to improve the investment climate in Sri Lanka since there were many large Chinese companies eager to put their money on the ground.

Wasantha Senanayake expelled from UNP

UNP has decided to expel State Minister Wasantha Senanayake from the party, Party General Secretary Akila Viraj Kariyawasam said today. Mr. Kariyawasam told Daily Mirror that action will be taken to remove his state ministerial portfolio as well.

Imposed luxury tax not applicable for small vehicles: Ministry

As per the amendment of the Finance Act after the 2019 Budget, the tax imposed on motor vehicles applied only to luxury motor cars and jeeps but not on small cars, the Finance Ministry said today.

Conspiracy to pin Easter Sunday attacks on Gota: Gammanpila

The Pivithuru Hela Urumaya (PHU) Leader MP Udaya Gammanpila today said the United National Party (UNP) is allegedly conspiring to put the blame for the Easter Sunday attacks on the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) presidential candidate Gotabaya Rajapaksa .

More rains likely due to atmospheric disturbance

The atmospheric disturbance in the Bay of Bengal to the south-west of Sri Lanka has moved over the Arabian Sea but is likely to move away from the country while developing further, the Meteorology Department said today.

Cabinet approves MCC Grant of USD 480mn

The Cabinet today approved the implementation of a US$ 480 million MCC Grant on a proposal made by Finance Minister Mangala Samaraweera.

NDF still to release manifesto: Dayasiri

SLFP General Secretary Dayasiri Jayasekara today questioned the rationale behind the New Democratic Front (NDF) releasing its manifesto after the start of postal voting and said it was an indication that the NDF had neglected 1.5 million public servants.

Litro says ‘understandable’ shortage of LPG

The Litro Gas Lanka Ltd today said there is an understandable shortage of LP gas in the market in the aftermath of the Saudi Aramco drone attack but assured that it would continue to supply gas to the consumers.

Two Malaysian assemblymen also charged

Eight men, including two state assemblymen, were charged in the Malaysian sessions court for their alleged connection with the LTTE terrorist group, the Sun Daily reported today quoting Bernama.

Schools in Hambantota closed tomorrow

All schools in the Hambantota District will be closed tomorrow (30) due to adverse weather conditions, Hambantota Additional District Secretary Suneth Lochana said today.

EC directs police to remove stickers of candidates on vehicles

The Election Commission has instructed the police to remove stickers pasted on private vehicles including private buses and three-wheelers promoting presidential candidates or political parties.

Voting time extended till 5.00 pm: EC

The voting duration for the presidential election has been extended from 7.00 am to 5.00 pm considering the length of the ballot paper, Elections Commissioner-General Saman Sri Rathnayake said.

Two toddlers found dead after woman jumps into a well

Two toddlers aged 2 and 3 were found dead after a woman jumped into a well with the two babies at Nedunkerny, Vavuniya, police said.

SC extends Stay Order till Dec 10

The Supreme Court today extended the stay order on the implementation of the death sentence till December 10.

EC wants Health Secretary to launch inquiry

The Election Commission has asked the Health Ministry Secretary to launch an inquiry over the presence of Government Medical Officers Association President Anuruddha Padeniya at the launch of the election manifesto of Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP).

Toddler’s body brought to Pudur for cremation

Body of two-year-old Sujith Wilson, who was found dead in a borewell in the wee hours of Tuesday, was brought to Pudur for cremation

Free sanitary products to girls

New Democratic Front (NDF) presidential candidate Sajith Premadasa has pledged to provide sanitary hygiene products free of charge to young girls until cost-effective alternatives are found to resolve the issue of the social stigma they suffer.

PC authorities in dire financial straits

The authorities of provincial councils (PCs) functioning under the governors are in dire financial straits since the Treasury has not released as much as Rs.6 billion to settle bills for projects implemented during the year under review, Daily Mirror learns.