Possibility of a quick end: Ajith Perera

Stating that there is a possibility of a quick end to the present political crisis in the country, UNP MP Ajith P. Perera yesterday said his party has had discussions with SLFP and with some in SLPP.

Won’t let UPFA ally with UNP: Prez

The President assured that he would not allow the United People’s Freedom Alliance (UPFA) to ally with the United National Party (UNP) to form a government again, UPFA MP Lakshman Yapa Abeywardena said.

MR likely to relinquish office along with Cabinet

Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa, who recently served as the Prime Minister, is likely to relinquish office in the government soon along with his Cabinet.  

Not ready to work with Ranil at any cost: Prez

In the wake of the Supreme Court ruling today, President Maithripala Sirisena is reported to have told the parliamentary group of the UPFA that he is not ready to work with UNP Leader Ranil Wickremesinghe at any cost.?

Security tightened outside Lake House

A tense situation reported outside Lake House this evening when a group of United National Party (UNP) supporters reported to have behaved in an aggressive manner.

Parliament still should be dissolved: Anura

While praising the verdict delivered by the Supreme Court that President Maithripala Sirisena's decision to dissolve Parliament was unconstitutional and illegal, JVP leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake said today parliament should still be dissolved.

We have no other court to go to now: Namal

MP Namal Rajapaksa responding to the historical court decision made by the Supreme Court regarding the dissolution of parliament said they respect the decision but they cannot agree with it.

UK PM May says she will quit before next UK election

British Prime Minister Theresa May has confirmed that she will step down before the country holds its next scheduled national election in 2022.

We trust President, will respect the judgment: RW

After the Supreme Court verdict on dissolution of parliament, UNP Leader Ranil Wickremesinghe said that they trust that the President will promptly respect the judgment of the courts.

SC rules dissolution of parliament illegal

A fuller Bench of seven Supreme Court (SC) Justices today unanimously ruled that President Maithripala Sirisena’s decision to dissolve parliament on November 9, before the completion of four and half years, was unconstitutional and illegal.  

Delivering verdict begins

The Seven judges arrived at the Supreme Court to deliver the judgment regarding the petitions filed against the dissolution of parliament.

Kalabooshana Awards Ceremony postponed

The Cultural, Internal Affairs and Regional Development Ministry yesterday announced that the Kalabooshana Awards Ceremony which had been scheduled to be held on Saturday (15) was postponed indefinitely.

UNP lodges Police complaint on ‘secret agreement’

The UNP today said it had lodged a complaint with the Police against what UNP members claimed a false document which was being circulated in media identifying it as a ‘secret agreement’ between the UNP and the TNA.

Security tightened in SC premises

Security at the Supreme Court Premises has been tightened with the deployment of the Special Task Force (STF) due to the deliverance of its decision regarding the petitions filed against the dissolution of Parliament at 4 p.m, sources said.

UNP wants full bench over MR’s petition

Lawyers of UNP Leader Ranil Wickremesinghe have filed a Petition in the Supreme Court seeking a fuller Bench to hear Mahinda Rajapaksa's appeal against the interim order given by the Court of Appeal barring him and the cabinet from functioning.

UNP wants Speaker ruling on MPs joined SLPP

UNP would request Speaker Karu Jayasuriya to look into whether UPFA MPs, who obtained membership of the SLPP could remain in Parliament as per the Constitution, UNP MP Mayantha Dissanayake told a media briefing.

Decapitated head found in a factory in Peliyagoda

A decapitated human head had been found at a factory premise at Dutugemunu Mawatha in Peliyagoda last morning, the Police said.

SC verdict on dissolution of Parliament today at 4 p.m

The Supreme Court is to deliver its decision regarding the petitions filed against the dissolution of parliament at 4 p.m today, the Supreme Court Registrar said.

SLAF launches first ever aerial seed bombing operation

The first ever Seed Bombing operation was launched this morning by the Sri Lanka Air Force in Nochchiagama.  

Mi17 deployed to douse fire in Nallathanniya

The Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) Mi17 helicopter had been deployed with a Bambi bucket this morning from Rathmalana to douse the fire erupted in  Rekahtan forest reserve in Nallathanniya, SLAF Group Captain Gihan Seneviratne said.

Theresa May survives confidence vote of Tory MPs

Prime Minister Theresa May has won a vote of confidence in her leadership of the Conservative Party by 200 to 117.

Prez requests UPFA MPs to create public opinion

President Maithripala Sirisena is reported to have asked for creation of public opinion on the conduct of a referendum on dissolution of Parliament, in case the Supreme Court rules out.

Executive, Legislature, Judiciary can’t resolve prevailing crisis: Dullas

While claiming that the Executive, the Legislature and the Judiciary can’t find a solution to the prevailing political impasse, UPFA MP  Dullas  Alahapperuma said it was only the people who could bring to an end this crisis by way of a General Election.

35-year-old businessman shot dead in Sapugaskanda

A 35-year-old businessman was shot dead by two gunmen arrived on a motorbike at Galwala Junction in Sapugaskanda police area a short while ago, the police said.

Majority of MPs back me: Ranil

UNP Leader Ranil Wickremesinghe today said that the majority of MPs backing him to become the Prime Minister once again was a further step towards defeating the constitutional coup of October 26 this year.

TNA says its support was conditional

The Tamil National Alliance (TNA) said today that its support for the vote of confidence on United National Party (UNP) leader Ranil Wickremesinghe was conditional to the granting of power devolution to the north and the east, the release of political prisoners and the land.

JVP not concerned of whoever appointed to Premiership: Anura

The Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) was not concerned about whoever was appointed to the premiership, as the JVP was well aware of what both Ranil Wickremesinghe and Mahinda Rajapaksa did as Prime Ministers, JVP Leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake said today.

Grade 5 Scholarship exam: Cut-off marks released

The Examinations Department today released the cut-off marks for the enrolment of students to Grade 6 next year, based on the Grade 5 Scholarship examination held on August 5, 2018.

Vote of confidence on RW: Speaker informs Prez

Speaker Karu Jayasuriya had informed President Maithripala Sirisena that Parliament had duly approved the vote of confidence on UNP Leader Ranil Wickremesinghe today, a statement from the Speaker’s office said.

We don’t accept confidence motion: Keheliya

UPFA MP Keheliya Rambukwella said that they don’t accept the motion of confidence presented and passed in support of United National Party (UNP) Leader Ranil Wickremesinghe in Parliament today.