Will help implement decisions reached by two leaders: China

The Chinese Government is willing to work together with the Sri Lankan Government and its people to jointly implement the important consensus reached by the leaders of the two countries, Chinese Ambassador Cheng Xueyuan said on Thursday.

Namal Kumara barred from commenting on assassination plot

The Colombo Fort Magistrate today issued an order restraining Anti Corruption Movement Director (Operations) Namal Kumara from making statements to the media regarding the alleged VVIPs assassination plot.

Central Bank extends suspension of PTL

The suspension imposed on the Perpetual Treasuries Limited (PTL) from functioning as a Primary Dealer would be extended for a period of six months with effect from Saturday, the Central Bank today said.

MR as Opp. Leader: Speaker says stance remains unchanged

Speaker Karu Jayasuriya told the party leaders meeting that he stood by his stance on recognising former president Mahinda Rajapaksa as the Opposition Leader in Parliament.

Four more Governors sworn in

Four Provincial Governors were sworn in by President Maithripala Sirisena at the Presidential Secretariat this afternoon, the President’s Media Unit said.

Azath Salley sworn in as Western Province Governor

Colombo’s former Deputy Mayor Azath Salley was sworn in as Governor for the Western Province by President Maithripala Sirisena at the Presidential Secretariat this afternoon, the President’s Media Unit said.

Committee on restructuring SriLankan

President Maithripala Sirisena has said he will appoint a committee next week on restructuring SriLankan Airlines, the Presidential Media Unit said.

72 OICs transferred

Seventy two police OICs have been transferred by the National Police Commission (NPC) with immediate effect based on service requirements.

Appointing heads of Govt. institutions: Ministry Sec. asked to comply with circular

President Maithripala Sirisena has informed Ministry Secretaries that the appointment of heads of government institutions should comply with the circular issued by the President’s Secretary.

Two youths arrested for posting video of giving bribe to police dummy

Two youths aged 23 had been arrested yesterday by the Vavuniya police traffic division for posting a video on social media pretending to give a bribe to a traffic police dummy placed along the Jaffna-Vavuniya main road.

India's AAI awaits nod for SL's Palaly project

State-run Airports Authority of India (AAI), which plans to build airports abroad, is yet to get the Ministry of External Affairs’ (MEA) nod to develop Sri Lanka’s Palaly Airport.

Country may face chaos: Wijeyadasa

Former Minister Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe said yesterday an anarchic and dangerous situation could arise in the country as there was no cabinet minister in the House to present Acts and Bills of the state institutions which come under the purview of the President.

46-year-old SL woman climbs 18 steps, worships at Sabarimala

The Kerala police confirmed that a 46-year-old Sri Lankan woman offered prayers at the sanctum in Sabarimala Temple on late Thursday.

Draft of new constitution to be presented to Constitutional Assembly next week

The draft of the new constitution is to be presented to the Constitutional Assembly headed by Speaker Karu Jayasuriya next week, top government sources said yesterday.

Thripitakaya to be declared as national heritage tomorrow

The declaration of ‘Thripitakaya’ (the sacred scripture of Buddhists) as a national heritage of Sri Lanka will be held tomorrow (05) at the‘Aluvihara’ Temple in Matale under the patronage of President Maithripala Sirisena.

Amarapura Mahanayaka calls for second chamber

The Mahanayaka of the Amarapura Chapter Most Venerable Kotugoda Dhammawasa Thera yesterday called for the setting up of a Senate in order to ensure that correct decisions are made on behalf of the country.

An SLPP govt. will launch fresh probe on bond scam: Mahinda Yapa

A government formed by the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) will launch a fresh probe on the Central Bank bond scam after formulating a separate court, MP Mahinda Yapa Abeywardane said yesterday.

'Procurement guidelines violated in procuring aircraft, simulators'

SriLankan airlines had signed an agreement to buy two aircraft simulators in 2011 amounting to US$ 28 million by violating the procurement guidelines, Acting Chief in Service Delivery Capital Ranjith Ranatunga informed the SriLankan Airlines Commission yesterday.

Dayasiri appointed SLFP General Secy

Parliamentarian Dayasiri Jayasekara has been appointed the new General Secretary of the Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP).

I will never allow Palitha to enter parliament: SF

Former Minister and Field Marshal Sarath Fonseka said today he would not allow deputy minister Palitha Thewarapperuma to come to parliament alleging that he was engaged in corrupt activities such as sand mining.

Sri Lanka is getting colder

Sri Lanka is getting colder as the temperature levels in several areas seem to have gone down during the last 48 hours

JO in no hurry to topple govt.: SB

Former Minister S.B.Dissanayaka said the joint opposition had no haste to topple the UNF government and added the government would finally agree to hold a Parliamentary poll before the due date.

Dr. Nesiah returns 'Deshamanya' award conferred to him by President

Former civil servant Devanesan Nesiah officially returned the “Deshamanya” award conferred to him by President Maithripala Sirisena today.

SL fined for slow over-rate

Sri Lanka have been fined for maintaining a slow over-rate in their 45-run loss against New Zealand in the first One-Day International in Mount Maunganui on Thursday, the ICC said.  

Councillor Kuhavardhan hits out at Mano

Western Provincial Councillor Shanmuganathan Kuhavardhan, who was arrested for allegedly defrauding cheques amounting to Rs.72 million, today accused Democratic People's Front (DPF) Leader and Minister Mano Ganesan of taking political revenge and trying to destroy his political career.

New Zealand beat Sri Lanka by 45 runs in opening ODI

New Zealand won the opening one-day international against Sri Lanka by 45 runs in Tauranga today.

Four SLFPers of Moratuwa MC join SLPP

Four Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) members of the Moratuwa Municipal Council have today joined the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP), which has majority support in the council.

Appointing SF Field Marshal was Prez’s biggest mistake: Thewarapperuma

While assuming duties as Deputy Minister of Social Empowerment, Palitha Thewarapperuma said yesterday among the many mistakes done by President Maithirpala Sirisena, the biggest was to promote Sarath Fonseka to the rank of Field Marshal.

China makes history as first to land a spacecraft on far side of moon

China successfully landed the Chang’e 4 spacecraft on the far side of the moon this morning, Beijing time, according to state news agency Xinhua, becoming the first in history to touch the lunar surface unseen by those on Earth.

NZ set monumental target of 372 for SL

Martin Guptill's fourth ODI ton, half-centuries from Williamson and Taylor and a 13-ball 47 from Jimmy Neesham has helped New Zealand post a massive score as Sri Lanka struggled in good batting conditions.