Five MPs make their asset declarations public

A group of five members of parliament from across party lines came together today to publish their declarations of assets and liabilities in the public domain, Transparency International Sri Lanka said.

Tamil Mirror, Ground Views Editors awarded South Asia Journalism Fellowship

Mathanavasan Paramanantham, the Editor of Tamil Mirror and Ground Views Editor Raisa Wickrematunge were awarded the British Government’s Chevening South Asia Journalism Fellowship scheme-2019.

SriLankan’s 2013 Airbus deal far exceeded its assets: Finance Chief

SriLankan Airlines only had assets worth Rs. 89.4 billion in 2013 when it came to an agreement with Airbus worth Rs. 146.1 billion, Head of Finance at SriLankan Airlines Yasantha Dissanayake told the Presidential Commission of Inquiry (PCoI), probing alleged irregularities at SriLankan Airlines, SriLankan Catering and Mihin Lanka yesterday.

Get ready for digital revolution soon: PM

Sri Lanka will have smart schools which will train students to prepare for the national digital strategy which would be a revolution, Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe said today.

Prosecution wants to find master mind behind Thajudeen’s murder

Deputy Solicitor General Dilan Ratnayake yesterday said that a broad investigation is being conducted to find the master-mind behind Thajudeen’s murder and the connection of the three suspects with the main culprit.

Justice Priyantha recuses from hearing Karannagoda’s rights petition

Justice Priyantha Jayawardane today recused himself from the Bench which is hearing the Fundamental Rights petition filed by former Navy Commander Admiral Wasantha Karannagoda seeking an Interim Order from the Supreme Court from being arrested.

Dematagoda Ruwan, Pakistani among nine nabbed with firearms

Nine suspects including an underworld figure known as ‘Dematagoda Ruwan’, the elder brother of the underworld figure Dematagoda Chaminda, were arrested by the STF with four firearms during a raid in Dematagoda this evening.

SLFP appoints new propaganda, trade union secretaries

UPFA MP Lasantha Alagiyawanna has been appointed as the Trade Union Secretary of the Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) while MP Ranjith Siyambalapitiya has been appointed as the Propaganda Secretary.

PM Khan says will release Indian pilot tomorrow

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan has announced in Pakistan’s Parliament that the Indian Air Force Pilot in its custody will be released tomorrow as a peace gesture.

Two injured during teachers’ protest: Union alleges protesters were attacked with garbage

The Ceylon Teachers’ Services Union today said two of their members were injured during the protest held in front of the Education Ministry, Isurupaya, when the police attempted to disperse them by using water cannons and tear gas.

Councillor ‘Raththaran’ granted bail

UPFA Southern Provincial Councillor Krishantha Pushpakumara alias ‘Raththaran’, who was arrested on charges of child abuse, was released on bail by the Galle Magistrate’s Court today.

An American among 102 applied for hangman's post

A total of 102 applicants, including an American citizen, had applied for the position of hangman, the Prisons Department said.

Trump-Kim talks end ’without agreement’

A summit between US President Donald Trump and the North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has ended with no agreement, the White House announced.

PC commits suicide in Maharagama

A 29-year-old police constable attached to the Maharagama Police Traffic Unit has committed suicide by shooting himself this morning.

Protesting teachers, Principals dispersed with water cannons in Battaramulla

Water cannons and tear gas had to be used to disperse a group of protesting teachers and principals in front of the Ministry of Education in Battaramulla a short while ago, the Police said.

Pakistan publishes video of captured Indian pilot

Pakistan’s state media Wednesday published a video showing an Indian fighter pilot who was captured after his jet was shot down when it entered Pakistani airspace in Kashmir.

Councillor ‘Raththaran’ arrested over child abuse case

UPFA Southern Provincial Councillor Krishantha Pushpakumara, alias ‘Raththaran’, has been arrested by the Akmeemana Police over child abuse allegations.

10 kg of heroin worth over Rs. 120 mn found

A- 27-year-old suspect was arrested by the officers of the Police Narcotics Bureau (PNB) with 10 kg of heroin worth over Rs. 120 million in Kuliyapitiya last night, the police said.

Implementing UN resolution: US says progress slower than expected

The progress of implementing the recommendations laid down in the UN resolution 30/1 on Sri Lanka has been slower than was expected, US Ambassador Alaina B. Teplitz said.

Hampshire sign Dimuth Karunaratne as overseas player

Sri Lanka’s stand-in captain Dimuth Karunaratne has signed for Hampshire as an overseas player for the first half of the 2019 county season.

Counter Terrorism Bill repressive, if enacted- SLPP

Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) said that the Counter Terrorism Bill, if enacted, would be repressive of all the institutions, the trade unions and the media.

No disciplinary action against Ranjan- UNP

The United National Party (UNP) working committee yesterday decided not to take disciplinary action against State Minister Ranjan Ramanayake who accused that MPs in Parliament uses cocaine.

No service extension to FCID chief

President Maithripala Sirisena declined to grant another service extension for the head of the Financial Crimes Investigation Division (FCID) Senior DIG Ravi Waidyalankara, it is learnt.

CB bond scam-Can’t punish culprits under their govt.: Prez

President Maithripala Sirisena said yesterday even though the Presidential Commission appointed by him to probe the Central Bank (CB) bond scam had revealed who the culprits of the scam were, there is no possibility of bringing them to justice as long as they are in power.

MR to lead public rally against govt. in Kandy on Mar. 8

The opposition yesterday said it would hold a public rally against the government which will be led by Opposition Leader Mahinda Rajapaksa in Kandy on March 8.

Ranjan shouldn’t make statements for publicity: Madduma Bandara

Minister Ranjith Madduma Bandara today said State Minister Ranjan Ramanayake’s statement that ministers use cocaine was baseless and that the State Minister should refrain from making statements seeking publicity.

President Trump meets with North Korean Leader

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and US President Donald Trump met in Vietnam on Wednesday for a second summit, the Hindu reported.

Almost had Obama here in 2016: Mangala

The Government of Sri Lanka almost pulled off the impossible by having President Barack Obama in Sri Lanka in 2016, Finance Minister Mangala Samaraweera said on Tuesday.

Bird strikes engine: Dubai-bound Srilankan flight returns

A Srilankan flight which left for Dubai from Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) yesterday had to return to the airport after one of its engines was damaged by a bird strike, the airport duty manager said.

Pakistan’s attempts foiled successfully: India

Government of India said today due to India’s high state of readiness and alertness, Pakistan’s attempts to target military installations on the Indian side were foiled successfully.