CA resumes petition against MR's Premiership

The Court of Appeal (CA) resumed hearing the writ Petition filed against Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa holding office of Prime Minister a short while ago.

Dual power-set, locomotive added to railway service: Minister

After the lapse of five long years, one dual power-set and a locomotive have been added to the railway service, Transport Minister Nimal Siripala de Silva said today.

TNA support for UNP: TELO insists on written agreement citing 5 demands

The Tamil Eelam Liberation Organization (TELO), which is an ally of the Tamil National Alliance (TNA), has resolved that any form of support given to the United National Party (UNP) to form a government should be based on a written agreement to address the issues concerning Tamils, a party official said yesterday.

Will not support Impeachment motion against President: TNA

The Tamil National Alliance (TNA) which pledged its support to the United National Party (UNP) to form a government has, however, assured President Maithripala Sirisena that it will not support any motion to impeach him, it is learnt.

MS, MR, RW should form national govt.- Wiggy

Former Northern Province Chief Minister C.V. Wigneswaran said yesterday that the current political crisis could be resolved by forming a national government with the involvement of President Maithripala Sirisena, Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa and UNP Leader Ranil Wickremesinghe.  

I will remain with UNP - Wasantha

UNP MP Wasantha Senanayake has rejected reports that he had once again joined with the Mahinda Rajapaksa led government. 

Meeting between President and UNF postponed

The meeting between President Maithripala Sirisena and the United National Front (UNF) party representatives which was scheduled to be held this evening (2), has been postponed 8 pm, tomorrow (03), MP Mano Ganesan said  

Election is the only answer – Prime Minister

Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa in a special statement today said that ‘only way to restore stability to a destabilized democracy will be through a general election.’

Three-member committee to probe alleged fraud of Ananthi Sasitharan

A three member committee has been appointed by Governor of Northern Province Reginald Cooray to investigate a financial fraud allegedly committed by former Minister of the Northern Provincial Council Ananthi Sasitharan.

President and UNF meeting today

President Maithripala Sirisena and members of the United National Front (UNF) would have a special discussion this evening, sources said.

Parliament should decide on course of action-Ranil

It was the Legislature which had the power to decide on a course of action to stabilize the country as it the institution which exercised people’s sovereignty on behalf of them, UNP Leader Ranil Wickremesinghe said yesterday.  

Three-wheel fare down by Rs 10, 1st km Rs. 50

Three-wheel taxis would reduce the fare for the first kilometer by Rs. 10 with from midnight today, the National Three-Wheeler Federation said.

Elephant calf found shot dead in Udawalawe

An eleven-year-old elephant that lived in Udawalawe National Park, had been shot dead in the Udawalawe Reservoir area yesterday morning, Rangers of the Department of Wild Life Conservation said.

2,891 police personnel promoted

A total of 2,891 police personnel had been promoted to various ranks by IGP Pujith Jayasundara following interviews, Police Spokesman SP Ruwan Gunasekera said.

‘Matara Malli’ arrested over gems, diamonds robbery

A 38-year-old suspect Thisitha Maduranga alias ' Matara Malli' has been arrested yesterday in connection with a robbery of gems and diamonds in Pannipitiya last month.

Ranil is UNP’s nominee for PM – Kabir

The UNP has informed President Maithripala Sirisena and the Tamil National Alliance that UNP leader Ranil Wickremesinghe is the nominee of the UNP for the position of Prime Minister.

Litro Gas pays Rs.95,000 monthly to Dambara Amila Thera

The Litro Gas Lanka has paid a monthly allowance of Rs.95,000 to Ven. Dambara Amila Thera since 2015, it was revealed at the Special High Court (SC) established to hear cases of large-scale corruption.  

Murder of two cops; Suspect arrested from Kilinochchi

A 48-year-old suspect was arrested in connection with the murder of the two police constables in Vavunathivu, Police said.

Two Indian Coast Guard Ships to visit SL

Two Indian Coast Guard Ships, CGS Samar and Aryaman, would arrive in Sri Lanka on Saturday furthering the cooperation between the two Coast Guards of India and Sri Lanka, the Indian High Commission said yesterday (30).

George H.W. Bush dies at 94

George H.W. Bush, the 41st president of the United States and the father of the 43rd, was a steadfast force on the international stage for decades, from his stint as an envoy to Beijing to his eight years as vice president and his one term as commander in chief from 1989 to 1993.

Term of Presidential Comm on SriLankan extended

The term of the Presidential Commission of Inquiry (PCOI) appointed to investigate irregularities at SriLankan Airlines, Mihin Lanka & SriLankan, has been extended till February 15, 2019.

3 elections will be held by Oct.31, 2020: EC

Election Commission Chairman Mahinda Deshapriya said yesterday there would be three elections within the next two years.

I won't accept the PM's post at this point in time: Sajith

UNP Deputy Leader Sajith Premadasa said yesterday he had no intention of accepting the post of Prime Minister at this point in time but indicated that he could be the party's prime ministerial candidate at a future general election.

Prez delays appointment of two SC judges: JVP

JVP MP Vijitha Herath said even though a month had gone by, the President had still not appointed to the Supreme Court the two Justices whose nomination were approved by the Constitutional Council.

Prez to meet UNF again on Sunday

President Maithripala Sirisena, who held discussion with the UNF leaders this evening, had agreed to have another round of discussion on Sunday, UNP MPs said.

Govt. had value until it's defeat by a no-faith motion: Speaker

Speaker Karu Jayasuriya told Parliament that the gazette notification pertaining to the appointment of a new prime minister had value till the new administration was defeated by a no-confidence motion on November 14.

Hold election to elect proper persons - Three Nikayas

All three Nikayas have decided to advise the rulers to go for general election to elect the most suitable representatives to put an end to the current political deadlock, the Secretary General of the Asgiriya Chapter of the Shyamopali Maha Nikaya Ven.Dr. Medagama Dhammananda Thera said.

Prez wants Parliament to bring motion seeking new PM

President Maithripala Sirisena informed the Tamil National Alliance (TNA) that Parliament should adopt a motion requesting him to appoint a new Prime Minister in the light of the fact that former President Mahinda Rajapaksa does not currently seem to have a majority in Parliament .  

Quo warranto writ against MR, Cabinet: Further hearing on Dec 3.

During the hearing on the Quo Warranto Writ Petition against holding of the posts of Prime Minister and other ministers by former President Mahinda Rajapaksa and MPs supporting him, Senior Counsel Gamini Marapana PC yesterday contended that the Court of Appeal could not grant interim relief prayed by the Petitioners as the matter is pending in the Supreme Court.

Lanka IOC also reduces fuel price

The Lanka IOC has also reduced fuel prices of Petrol (Octane 92/95), Auto Diesel and Super by Rs.5 per litre with effect from midnight today