UNP candidate - It’s PM’s right to reveal his intentions: Mayantha

UNP MP Mayantha Dissanayake said that at the party’s parliamentary group meeting he had only said it was Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe’s prerogative as party leader to reveal his intentions on the presidential candidate.

I was first informed of NTJ activities in 2016: Sagala

Former Law and Order Minister Sagala Ratnayake testifying before the Parliament Select Committee (PSC) appointed to probe Easter Sunday attack said yesterday he had received 13 intelligence reports on the activities of ISIS locally and Internationally during his tenure and that activities of National Thawheed Jama’at (NTJ) was first informed to him on November 12, 2016.

Dr. Shafi contests arrest and detention

The Supreme Court yesterday re-fixed to September 27 for granting of leave to proceed with the fundamental right petition filed on behalf of Dr. Mohamed Shafi Shihabdeen of the Kurunegala Teaching Hospital.

MS tells Ravi to submit proof

President Maithripala Sirisena is reported to have asked Power, Energy and Business Development Minister Ravi Karunanayake to submit proof that the Attorney General and the Public Utilities Commission (PUC) had approved the purchase of electricity from two barge-mounted power plants.

Dr. Shafi contests arrest and detention

The Supreme Court today re-fixed to September 27 for granting of leave to proceed with the fundamental right petition filed on behalf of Dr. Mohamed Shafi Shihabdeen of the Kurunegala Teaching Hospital.

Presidential election: SLFP stance after talks between MS-MR

The Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) stance on the presidential election will be decided after the second round of discussions between President Maithripala Sirisena and SLPP and Opposition Leader Mahinda Rajapaksa, SLFP General Secretary Dayasiri Jayasekara said today.

Sri Lanka Electricity Amendment Bill withdrawn

The Sri Lanka Electricity (Amendment) Bill which was to be taken up for debate in parliament was withdrawn by House Leader and Minister, Lakshman Kiriella after the Attorney General had informed that some sections of the Bill were inconsistent with the Constitution.

Five nabbed over Rs. 30mn gem, cash, jewellery heist in Pelmadulla

Five suspects, including two school teachers and two retired army soldiers, have been arrested today over alleged theft of gems, cash and gold worth more than Rs.30 million in Pelmadulla on July 27 night, Police Spokesman SP Ruwan Gunasekera said.

19 Ruhunu Uni students remanded till Aug.19

The Matara Magistrate today remanded 19 students of the Ruhunu University till August 19 when they were produced in the court on charges of threatening the Dean of the Science Faculty, police said.

PM testifies before PSC

Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe commenced giving evidence before the Parliamentary Select Committee probing on the Easter Sunday Attacks.

PM notes first Buddhist majority State in India

Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe, in a twitter message, noted the creation of the first Indian state with a Buddhist majority by way of enacting a Bill.

Minister Ranjith Madduma Bandara before PSC

Minister Ranjith Madduma Bandara is currently giving evidence before the Parliamentary Select Committee (PSC) on the Easter Sunday attacks.

Katuwapitiya: Police probing stone attack on statue of St. Sebastian

The Katana Police are investigating a complaint that the statue of St.Sebastian located near the Mahahunupitiya Junction in Katuwapitiya was stoned by some unknown miscreants.

Sagala commences giving evidence before PSC

Minister of Ports and Shipping Sagala Ratnayake who held the Ministry of Law and Order in the past, is currently giving evidence before the Parliamentary Select Committee (PSC) appointed to look into the Easter Sunday attacks.

Wijeya Newspapers Limited Introduces Augmented Reality With Daily Mirror

Introducing to you, our loyal readership, Wplay AR, Sri Lanka’s 1st ever Augmented Reality based industry initiative. A joint collaboration between Sri Lanka’s leading advertising agency GroupM and Wijeya Newspapers, Wplay is set to change the game of how print media is perceived in Sri Lanka. This unique and innovative technology was provided by the amazing team at FlitAR.

State Defence Minister Ruwan appears before PSC

State Minister of Defence, Ruwan Wijewardene, is currently giving evidence before the Parliamentary Select Committee (PSC) appointed to look into the Easter Sunday attacks.

Sri Lanka says negotiating inmate transfer with UAE

The Sri Lankan Government is negotiating with the UAE for the transfer of expat prisoners to Sri Lanka, the Khaleej Times reported on Monday.

Maithri, Mahinda hold crucial discussion

Opposition Leader Mahinda Rajapaksa and President Maitripala Sirisena had a crucial discussion last night with regards to the formation of an alliance in view of the upcoming presidential elections, informed sources said.

Must go for change if leadership is disputed: Sajith’s most suited: Harin

Minister Harin Fernando said yesterday that if the leadership is not accepted by the people, it should undergo a change and the most suitable person for the United National Party today is Sajith Premadasa.

PM and others before select committee today

Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe and a few other ministers will testify before the Parliamentary Select Committee probing the Easter Sunday carnage.

Dumping of garbage at Kerawalapitiya stopped

Dumping of garbage at the Kerawalapitiya garbage facility had been suspended with effect from today, the Megapolis and Western Development Ministry said.

SLPP presidential candidate on August 11

Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) said today that Opposition Leader Mahinda Rajapaksa would officially take over its leadership at the convention scheduled to be conducted on August 11, and afterwards, he would announce the presidential candidate.

Hathurusinghe needs to renegotiate contract if he wants to return: Minister

Sports Minister Harin Fernando today said that national cricket Head Coach Chandika Hathurusinghe would need to re-negotiate his contract if we wants to remain in the position.

MP Salinda Dissanayake passes away

United Peoples Freedom Alliance (UPFA) Kurunegala District MP Salinda Dissanayake passed away at the age of 61 at a private hospital today.

73 police officers transferred

Seventy-three police officers, including senior superintendent of police (SSP), superintendent of police (SP), a woman police superintendent, chief inspectors (CI) and inspectors of police had been transferred with immediate effect, the police said.

Three suspects who underwent training with Zahran arrested

Three suspects attached to the Jammiyathul Millathu Ibrahim (JMI), who underwent weapons training with National Thowheed Jamaath (NTJ) leader Zahran Hashim, were arrested in Ampara today, police said.

AG says bill to abolish Death Penalty illegal: Prez

President Maithripala Sirisena said today that the Attorney General had informed him that the private member bill presented in parliament to abolish the death penalty was illegal.

Premadasas definitely win and never lose: Sajith

UNP Deputy Leader and Housing, Construction and Cultural Affairs Minister Sajith Premadasa said Premadasas will definitely win and never lose and this time the victory will not be to those who dwell in mansions.

Mathematics tutor, 7 others granted bail

Eight suspects, including mathematics tutor Dinesh Nuwan Amaratunga, who was remanded over an alleged attack on a van at Kalagedihena recently, were granted bail by the Attanagalle Magistrate’s Court today.

Protesting Uni. students tear-gassed

Police used water cannon and tear-gas to disperse protesting university students near the Lotus Roundabout a short while ago, police said.