Kelaniya uni temporarily closed

The Kelaniya University was temporarily closed except for the Medical faculty with immediate effect following a protest staged by a group of students this morning, University’s Media unit said.

President leaves for India

President Maithripala Sirisena today left for New Delhi, India to attend the swearing-in ceremony of Narendra Modi as the Prime Minister of India.

CEJ perturbed over non delivery of Wilpattu judgement

The Centre for Environmental Justice (CEJ), which filed the petition against deforestation and illegal construction in the Northern sector of the Wilpattu National Park yesterday said that they were perturbed over the judge recusing himself from delivering the judgement.

Will take important decision today: Ven. Athuraliya Thera

An important decision will be taken today as there is no response from President Maithripala Sirisena to the letter handed over by the Secretaries of Sasanarakshaka Bala Mandala on May 22 calling for the removal of M.L.A.M. Hizbullah, Azath Salley and Rishad Bathiudeen from their posts, MP Ven. Athuraliya Rathana Thera told a press conference held yesterday at Sadaham Sevana in Rajagiriya.

Easter Sunday bombings: PSC to summon police, intel top brass on June 4

The Parliamentary Select Committee (PSC) appointed to look into the Easter Sunday bombings will summon the police and intelligence top brass on June 4, a committee member who wished to remain anonymous said yesterday.

Sterilisation case against Dr. Safi : Number of complaints shoots up to 236

The number of complaints received by the Kurunegala General Hospital and the Dambulla Hospital against Gynecologist Dr. Siyabdeen Mohamed Safi has soared to 236 as at yesterday, hospital sources said.

Vested parties want Emergency law lifted: Opposition

Opposition MP Mahindananda Aluthgamage today said some vested parties; both local and international wanted to get the state of emergency lifted when the security situation has not yet been fully restored.

NSC not met for two months prior to Easter attack: CNI reveals

Chief of National Intelligence (CNI) former DIG Sisira Mendis today revealed that the National Security Council (NSC) had not convened for two months after it was last met on February 19, 2019 prior to the April 21 terrorist attack.

Finance Ministry Media Director released

Finance Ministry Media Director Mohamed Ali Hassan, who was detained by the police, was released this evening after being questioned, Police said.

NTJ mosque in Kekirawa demolished by Muslims

A mosque used by the National Thawheed Jama’at (NTJ) at Madatugama in Kekirawa was yesterday demolished by the area Muslims and devotees of the main mosque.

No inter-provincial bus service from June 5 midnight - Bus Assn.

Inter-Provincial Private Bus Association (IPPBA) today said they would refrain from private bus services from midnight June 5 if the Government did not take measures to reverse their finance or leasing facilities to at least three months.

IGP seeks reinstatement through FR

Inspector General of Police Pujith Jayasundara in a Fundamental Rights Petition filed before the Supreme Court today pleaded for an interim order preventing the President from dismissing him from office.

Female lawyer arrested over obstructing police duties released

The female lawyer, who was arrested for obstructing duties of a woman police constable last evening at the Colombo High Court premises, was released on bail by Colombo Chief Magistrate Lanka Jayaratne today.

Amith Weerasinghe re-remanded

Mahasohon Balakaya leader Amith Weerasinghe was further-remanded till June 4 by Colombo Additional Magistrate chalani Perera today.

Finance Ministry Media Director arrested for possession of ammos

Mohamed Ali Hassan, the Director of Information of the Ministry of Finance, has been arrested with 93 rounds of bore-12 ammunition at his house at Malwatte, Malwana, this morning the police said.

Pakistan to host Asia Cup next year

After more than a decade, Pakistan will host the Asia Cup next year, it was decided in a meeting of the Asian Cricket Council (ACC) held in Singapore on Tuesday.

46 arrested over Minuwangoda, Nattandiya violence released on bail

Forty-six suspects who were arrested over the recent violent incidents in Minuwangoda and Nattandiya were released on bail today.

Three new ministers sworn in

Three new ministers, including one state minister, were sworn in before President Maithripala Sirisena at the President’s residence in Colombo today.

Sumangala Dias new Air Force Commander

Chief of Staff of the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF), Air Vice Marshal D.L.Sumangala Dias has been appointed as the 17th Commander of the SLAF with effect from today by President Maithripala Sirisena.

Female lawyer arrested over obstructing police duties

A female lawyer was arrested for obstructing duties of a woman police constable last evening at the Colombo High Court premises, Police Spokesman Ruwan Gunasekara said.

PM seeks bullet-proof vehicle for MR

Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe is reported to have yesterday sought Cabinet approval to purchase a bullet proof vehicle for Opposition Leader Mahinda Rajapaksa.

Malik-Sagala in heated argument

Development Strategies and International Trade Minister, Malik Samarawickrama, and Ports and Shipping and Southern Development, Minister Sagala Ratnayake, are reported to have be embroiled in a heated argument at yesterday’s Cabinet meeting over a plot of land belonging to the Sri Lanka Ports Authority in Trincomalee.

Easter Sunday terror attacks: Wijeyadasa demands independent probe committee

Claiming that the police failed to implement the law against those responsible for the Easter Sunday terror attacks, MP Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe had requested President Maithripala Sirisena to hand over investigations into the incident to an independent team comprising honest and trustworthy officials of the police department.

More complaints against Dr. Shafi

Fifty-six fresh complaints against the Obstetrician and Gynaecologist, Dr Shafi Shihabdeen, were received at the Kurunegala Teaching Hospital yesterday (28) from women, informed a spokesperson of the Teaching Hospital.

Prez shouldn’t exercise executive powers arbitrarily: BASL

The Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) said yesterday President Maithripala Sirisena should not have exercised his executive powers arbitrarily when pardoning Galagodaaththe Gnanasara Thera, who was jailed after being found guilty of contempt of court charges.

CA acquits LTTE suspect

Court of Appeal Bench comprising Justices Kumudini Wickramasinghe and Priyantha Fernando today set aside the conviction and sentence of accused appellant Kanagasooriyan Alaguthurai and acquitted him.

Kurunegala Hospital staff declines to give evidence before committee

The staff of the Kurunegala Hospital had decided not to give evidence before the committee-which was appointed by Health Minister Rajitha Senaratne- to probe the allegations against Dr Siyabdeen Mohamed Safi.

NCM against Rishad: SLFP to boycott PSC deliberations

SLFP General Secretary Dayasiri Jayasekara said today his party would not participate in the deliberations of the Parliamentary Select Committee (PSC) appointed to look into the Easter Sunday attacks, to discuss the no-confidence motion against Trade and Commerce Minister Rishad Bathiudeen.

CA Judge recuses from delivering Wilpattu judgment

Justice Mahinda Samayawardhana today recused himself from delivering the judgment on the writ petition filed as a public interest litigation on the deforestation and illegal construction in the Northern sector of the Wilpattu National Park with Minister Rishad Bathiudeen and other officials made respondents.

Madrasas don’t comply with educational policies: Bandula

Former education minister Bandula Gunawardana said today said that the operating of Madrasas was a violation of the national education policies and as such it was illegal to take them under the purview of the Education Ministry.