24-hour water cut in Colombo and suburbs

The water supply to several areas in the Colombo suburbs would be interrupted for 24 hours starting from 9.00 a.m tomorrow (30) till 9.00 a.m Sunday (31). This is due to a power interruption by the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB), the National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) announced today.

Recall Azeez, arrest Mano Tittawela: SB

UPFA MP S.B. Dissanayake addressing a press conference called on the President to immediately recall Sri Lanka’s Ambassador to Geneva A.L.A. Azeez and to arrest Mano Tittawela for directing him to put the signature on the UNHRC resolution without the knowledge of the President, the Foreign Ministry and the Parliament.

’Sahasara’ project to be introduced in WP: Ashok Abeysinghe

The ’Sahasara’ project is to be introduced in the Western Province together with the Megapolis Ministry to provide an effective transport system, Transport and Civil Aviation State Minister Ashok Abeysinghe said yesterday.

Aruvakaru garbage disposal project: Champika says decision now up to President, PM

It is up to President Maithripala Sirisena and Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe to decide on the Aruvakaru garbage disposal project, as my responsibility is over, Megapolis and Western Region Development Minister Patali Champika Ranawaka told parliament yesterday.

TNA urges govt. to hold PC polls soon

The Tamil National Alliance (TNA) yesterday urged the government to hold provincial council elections as soon as possible in order to ensure democracy in the North and East.

Seized narcotics stocks to be destroyed publicly on April 1

Narcotics stocks seized by the local law enforcement authorities, upon commencement of the judicial process, would be destroyed publicly on April 1, President Maithripala Sirisena said yesterday.

Ordinary Level top 10 ranks released

The Examinations Department released the top ten ranks of the GCE O/L examination results-2018 a short while ago.

GCE Ordinary level exam results released

The Examinations Department announced that the GCE O/L examination results-2018 had been released and could be viewed and downloaded from its website http://www.doenets.lk

Aircraft worth Rs. 146 bn bought by UL violating procurement guidelines

A former CEO of SriLankan Airlines, Kapila Chandrasena had continued the agreement with Airbus in 2013 to purchase an aircraft worth Rs.146.1 billion for re-fleeting.

Expenditure heads of Vajira, Champika defeated

Most of the expenditure heads of the Internal & Home Affairs and the Provincial Councils & Local Government ministries of Vajira Abeywardane were defeated in parliament today during the committee stage debate.

CB decides to issue coins to the public after 23 years

The Central Bank (CB) today decided to recommence issuing coins to the public after the practice was stopped following the Central Bank bomb blast on January 31, 1996, Central Bank director Tamara Wijesuriya said.

Bangladesh fire: Sri Lankan man falls to death

A Sri Lankan national reportedly fell to his death while escaping the fire at a high-rise building in Dhaka’s Banani area (Bangladesh) this afternoon.

New Secretary to Education Ministry appointed

Nihal Ranasinghe has been appointed as the new secretary to the Ministry of Education.

Power shortage: Govt. can’t run away from responsibility - PM

The government will not shirk its responsibilities when it comes to solving the power crisis in the country, Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe said at a meeting at Temple Trees today.

Kodagoda sworn in as Appeal Court President

President’s Counsel Yasantha Kodagoda was sworn in as the President of the Court of Appeal before President Maithripala Sirisena at the Presidential Secretariat a short while ago.

UNP Leader should contest the Presidential Election: SF

Field Marshal Sarath Fonseka said that the UNP Leader should contest the upcoming presidential election and if that happens they would work towards his victory.

Country needs leader like Karu: Champika

Megapolis and Western Development Minister Champika Ranawaka said that the country cannot go back to family rule and the need is for a leader like Speaker Karu Jayasuriya who can create an image for the country both locally and internationally.

Malinga keen to play in Provincial Tourney

Sri Lankan pacer Lasith Malinga, who has been given clearance to play in the full Indian Premier League (IPL) season, has now expressed his desire to play in the SLC Super Provincial T20 Cricket Tournament.

Drug dealer ‘Beramulle Sameera’ & three others arrested

Notorious drug dealer Maduranga Fernando alias ‘Beramulle Sameera’ and three others were arrested by the STF with 106 grams of heroin in their possession at Palliyawatta in Wattala last night, the STF said.

SL signed UNHRC resolution without my knowledge: Prez

President Maithripala Sirisena yesterday said that he is not ready to do anything that is contrary to the country’s constitution or harmful to its sovereignty simply because the international community or anyone else was saying so.

Kanjipani Imran, three others deported from Dubai

Notorious drug kingpin Mohommad Najim Mohammad Imran alias Kanjipani Imran, who was arrested along with ‘Makandure Madush’ in Dubai, was taken under the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) this morning, Police Spokesperson SP Ruwan Gunasekera said.

Presidency: UNP candidate depends on SLPP candidate

The United National Party (UNP) presidential candidate would be decided based on the candidate finalised by the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP), UNP MP Thushara Indunil said yesterday.

Customs’ arbitrary decisions force VIAL to stop ‘Wagon-R’ imports

The Vehicle Importers’ Association of Lanka (VIAL) said yesterday they had decided to stop the importation of ‘Suzuki Wagon-R’ vehicles due to the unjust and arbitrary decisions taken during Customs’ clearances.

Releasing lands in Wilpathu: House receives copy of PC report

Parliament has received a copy of the Presidential Commission Report on releasing lands in Wilpathu, it was announced yesterday.

Confusion over percentage of External debt: Eran says it is over Rs. 600 Bn

Confusion reigns on the percentage by which Sri Lanka’s external debt services have increased due to the devaluation of the rupee. State Minister of Finance Eran Wickramaratne claimed that it has increased to Rs 600 billion while Opposition MP Bandula Gunawardene claimed it has increased by Rs 1000 billion.

Mother found hanged with son in Balangoda

The bodies of a mother aged 26 and her five-year-old son were found hanging at their residence in Balangoda this afternoon, police said.

SF wants all parliamentary privileges

Field Marshal Sarath Fonseka today asked for all the parliamentary privileges he lost during the time he was in jail.

Prison officer deported from Dubai arrested

The prison officer who was deported from Dubai along with singer Nadeemal Perera, was arrested by the Colombo Crimes Division (CCD) a short while ago, police Spokesman SP Ruwan Gunasekera said.

Former Samurdhi Commissioner discharged

The Permanent High Court Trial-at-Bar hearing high profile today discharged the former Samurdhi Commissioner Neil Bandara Hapuhinna from all charges filed against him.

Case filed against Udayanga to bring him to SL

Senior State Counsel Udara Karunathilaka today informed Colombo Chief Magistrate Ranga Dissanayake that a case had been filed in Dubai against former Sri Lankan Ambassador to Russia Udayanga Weeratunga, in order to bring him back to Sri Lanka.