I won't accept PRECIFAC report: MR

Opposition Leader Mahinda Rajapaksa said today he did not accept the report of the Presidential Commission to Investigate and Inquire into Serious Acts of Fraud, Corruption and Abuse of Power, State Resources and Privileges (PRECIFAC) because it was presented with political bias.

Carbon tax from Jan 1: DMT

While exempting electric cars, a Carbon Tax will be imposed on directly fossil-fueled vehicles including petrol cars from January 1, Department of Motor Traffic (DMT) Commissioner General A.H.K. Jagath Chandrasiri said today.  

Shavendra Silva appointed Chief of Staff of Army

Major General Shavendra Silva has been appointed as the Chief of Staff of the Sri Lanka Army, Army Spokesman Sumith Atapattu said today.

ICC grant 14-day amnesty to report on match fixing approaches to Sri Lankans

The International Cricket Council (ICC) will, for the first time ever, start a two-week amnesty period for Sri Lankan cricketers and others involved in the game to come clean and tell them what they know about corruption.

Three new Supreme Court Judges sworn in

Court of Appeal Judges (President) Preethi Padman Surasena, G.R Amarasekara and S.Thurairajah were sworn in as new Supreme Court Judges before President Maithripala Sirisena today.

Gangster Pappa in custody over five shootouts in Colombo

The Colombo Crimes Division (CCD) yesterday revealed that a 28-year-old suspect known as Pappa, who was in custody, had been wanted over several recent shooting incidents in the Maligawatte and Grandpass areas.

Two men arrested for attempting to extort Rs.3.5mn

Two suspects were arrested for allegedly attempting to extort Rs. 3.5 million as a ransom from a victim in Homagama yesterday, police said. The arrested suspects were identified as 27-year-old Susith Sepala Kaluarachchi alias 'Rala', a resident of Kaduwela and 31-year-old Ajith Kumarasiri who is a resident of Homagama.

Arundika tenders apology for sitting on Speaker’s Chair

UPFA MP Arundika Fernando yesterday tendered an apology for sitting on the Speaker’s Chair on November 16, 2018.

SL Judiciary has proved it is capable of handling probes

It is a known fact that there have been war crimes and violation of human rights in Sri Lanka but the local judiciary has proved that it is fully capable of dealing with those, JVP MP Bimal Ratnayake said yesterday.

Prez asks UPFA MPs to push Govt. to hold PC polls

President Maithripala Sirisena is reported to have asked the United People’s Freedom Alliance (UPFA) parliamentary group to pressure the government to hold elections to the provincial councils as early as possible.

USA cricket approved as ICC’s 105th member

In USA Cricket’s biggest milestone to date, the International Cricket Council (ICC) today announced USA Cricket was approved as an Associate Member to become the ICC’s 105th Member.

Don't complain to us about lost mobile phones: TRC

The Telecommunications Regulatory Commission of Sri Lanka (TRCSL), today requested that the public not to contact them directly when a phone was lost or stolen.

Wimal asks FM about a US naval base in Trinco

Joint opposition MP Wimal Weerawansa today asked Foreign Affairs Minister Tilak Marapana whether the US has been allowed to set up a naval base in Trincomalee.

Paper qualifications not everything when choosing diplomats: Ajith. P Perera

There should be a shift in the process of selecting suitable people for the diplomatic service, Non-Cabinet Minister Ajith. P Perera told Parliament today. 

28 parties to ally with SLPP: Lakshman Yapa

UPFA MP Lakshman Yapa Abeywardena said today 28 political parties have held discussions with the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) on forming a broader alliance.

Speaker accepts MR as opposition leader

Speaker Karu Jayasuriya had accepted the appointment of former president Mahinda Rajapaksa as the Opposition Leader of Parliament, Deputy Speaker Ananda Kumarasiri informed parliament today.

Shantha Bandara takes oaths as MP

Cabinet approves 2019 Appropriation Bill

The Cabinet today approved the Appropriation Bill for 2019 with an annual expenditure of Rs 4,470 billion, the Finance Ministry said in media statement

New Zealand beat SL in 3rd ODI to sweep series

New Zealand defeated Sri Lanka by 115 runs to complete a series whitewash in the third one-day international in Nelson on Tuesday.

President declares open new Laggala Green Town

President Maithripala Sirisena declared open the new Laggala Green Town this morning.

Saudi woman ends airport hotel standoff

An 18-year-old Saudi woman who fled her family at the weekend has left Bangkok airport "under the care" of the UN refugee agency, the head of Thailand's immigration police says.

Call to make FTA beneficial for both Pakistan, Sri Lanka: HC

High Commissioner of Sri Lanka Noordeen Mohamed Shaheid has said that Sri Lanka and Pakistan have signed Free Trade Agreement (FTA) but some certain issues need to be resolved.

AITP wants No-Faith Motion against Malik

The Association of Information Technology Professionals (AITP) yesterday called for a No Confidence Motion to be moved against Development Strategies and International Trade Minister Malik Samarawickrama in Parliament saying that the procedure he followed in signing the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with Singapore was flawed.

Brave father rescues wife, kids from fiery building

A major fire broke out in a building at Yatinuwara Veediya in Kandy this morning, the fire brigade said.

Govt. should be pushed for a poll this year: President

The President yesterday told a United Peoples Freedom Alliance (UPFA) parliamentary group meeting that this government should be forced continuously within and outside parliament to hold an election this year.  

Don't discriminate students of local and int'l schools: Akila

There will be no discrimination when students want to sit for examinations to pursue education under the free education system provided by the Ministry of Education.  

Shantha Bandara appointed as MP from today

SLFP Youth League Head Shantha Bandara has been appointed as a Member of Parliament under Article 99A of the Constitution from today, filling the vacancy created by UPFA MP M. L. A. M. Hizbullah who resigned from Parliament after being appointed as the Eastern Province Governor.

Only MR can decide on presidential candidate: GL

The Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) reiterated today that it was only opposition leader Mahinda Rajapaksa who could decide on the next presidential candidate and that he could not be deprived of such a right by anyone.

Man shot dead by two gunmen in Mulleriyawa

A 22-year-old man was killed when two unidentified two gunmen opened fire at him at  Angoda junction in Mulleriyawa this evening.

No final decision on gas, milk powder price hikes: Ministry

The Industry and Commerce Ministry said today that it had not taken a final decision on the increase of prices of gas and milk powder.