No alternative but General Election: GL

The Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) said today that there was no alternative to the current crisis other than a General Election.  

Former TNA MP arrested and released

The police arrested former Tamil National Alliance (TNA) MP M.K. Sivajilingam and a few others as they tried to cut a cake to celebrate the birthday of LTTE leader Velupillai Prabhakaran in Velvetithurai, Jaffna today.

Ex-NSB Chairman gets suspended sentence

The Colombo Chief Magistrate's Court today convicted former NSB Chairman Pradeep Kariyawasam for illegally allowing the purchase of overvalued shares of The Finance Company by the National Savings Bank.

President equally responsible during past 3 ½ years: UNP

The United National Party (UNP) said today that President Maithripala Sirisena should equally share the blame as the Head of State and the Head of the Government if there was any corruption during the past three and half years.

England beat Sri Lanka, sweep Test series 3-0

England beat Sri Lanka by 42 runs in the third Test in Colombo on Monday to claim their first overseas whitewash in a three-match series in 55 years.

Dissolution of parliament: Seven-member bench appointed

The Chief Justice nominated a fuller Bench comprising seven judges of the Supreme Court to hear on 4th, 5th and 6th December, the 10 fundamental rights petitions filed against the declaration of dissolution of Parliament by the President.

JVP won't align with any party at upcoming elections: Vijitha

The Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) said they would not align with any political party at the upcoming elections, its MP and Propaganda Secretary Vijitha Herath said today.

Matara student stabbing: main suspect, another surrender

The main suspect student (17) over the stabbing of a 19-year-old student at Elawaylla in Matara on Saturday surrendered to the Court and was remanded till December 3 by Matara Magistrate today.

Petition against MR's Premiership fixed for support on Nov. 30

The Court of Appeal today fixed for support on November 30 the writ petition filed by 122 MPs seeking the court to direct Premier Mahinda Rajapaksa to show by which authority he holds his current office.

Sri Lankan rupee hits record low of 181

The Sri Lankan rupee today hit a record low of Rs.181.542 against the US dollar. According to the foreign exchange rates issued by the Central Bank, the selling price of a US dollar was Rs.181.54 while the buying price was shown as Rs. 177.59.

‘Janadipathi Thatha’ might vanish: UNP

The book ‘Janadhipathi Thaththa’ penned by President Maithripala Sirisena’s daughter might disappear from the shelves at bookshops after the statements made by opposition MPs in Parliament with regard to it, UNP MP Ashu Marasinghe said yesterday.

School third term ends on Friday

The third term of all government and government-assisted private schools would end on Friday (30), the Education Ministry today said.It said the schools would re-open on January 2nd for the first term of 2019.

22-year-old fruit vendor stabbed to death

A 22-year-old fruit vendor was killed after he was stabbed with a broken glass bottle by a fellow vendor in Pettah early hours today, police said.  

Govt. attempts to counter curtailment of funds to PM's office

Ahead of another parliamentary vote to curtail expenditure to the Office of Prime Minister, the government is making fresh efforts to muster the simple majority, a Minister said yesterday.  

Alternative PM; We have already proved it: UNP

Responding to the statement that have been made by President Maithripala Sirisena that he is willing to appoint an alternative Prime Minister if a member of Parliament proves he has a majority, the UNP yesterday said it cannot think of a new way to show a majority as they have already proved it.

Clash between two students claims a life

A school prefect studying for his A/Ls in the Maths Stream who got into a fight with a Grade 9 student after the latter took umbrage at being disciplined by a senior, succumbed to his injuries yesterday while undergoing treatment in the intensive care unit of the Kalutara Nagoda Hospital for a head injury.

President to probe frauds allegedly taken place during RW’s govt

President Maithripala Sirisena told the foreign media today that he would appoint yet another Presidential Commission to probe corruption and frauds during the past three and half years of the UNP-led government, as he did with regard to the Central Bank bond scam.

No need to hold a presidential election at this stage-MR

While requesting the people to support him like during the war as this is the final chance to rebuild the nation, Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa today said that there is no need to hold a presidential election at this stage.

President vows never to reappoint ousted premier

President Maithripala Sirisena on Sunday reignited the power struggle that has crippled Sri Lanka's government for more than a month, vowing never to reappoint arch-rival Ranil Wickremesinghe as prime minister.

CID records statement from IGP

Criminal Investigations Department (CID) has recorded a statement from Police Chief Pujith Jayasundara this morning over the Anti-Corruption Force convener Namal Kumara’s allegations, police said.

EU leaders agree UK's Brexit deal

An agreement on the UK's withdrawal from the European Union and its future relations has been backed by EU leaders after 20 months of negotiations.

Expects showers this evening: Met dept.

The Meteorology Department said that showers or thundershowers would occur at several places in Central, Sabaragamuwa, Uva, Western and Southern provinces after 2.00 p.m. Today.

We’re ready for elections; but election is not the issue: RW

Indicating that his party could support a motion in the House to ask President to dissolve Parliament and go for an election, UNP Leader Ranil Wickremesinghe said over the weakened that Parliament could decide on having an election, the type of election and the time it should be held.

Taiwan president Tsai resigns as party chair after election losses

Taiwanese President Tsai Ing-wen announced her resignation Saturday as head of the Democratic Progressive Party after the party suffered a "crushing defeat" in local government elections, according to state media.

SLPP denies giving nominations to Dan Priyasad, Amith Weerasinghe

The Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) today categorically denied reports which said it had given nominations to Dan Priyasad and Mahason Balakaya leader Amith Weerasinghe.

CDS summoned to appear before CID again

Former Navy Commander and Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) Admiral Ravindra Wijegunaratne had been summoned by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) for the second time to give a statement.

PC polls should be held before any elections: CaFFE

The Provincial Council (PC) elections should held before holding any elections, Campaign for Free and Fair Elections (CaFFE) Executive Director Keerthi Tennakoon said.

Massive development projects for Colombo Port: Minister

The Ports and Shipping Ministry will develop Jeya Container Terminal (JCT) of the Port of Colombo at a cost of US$ 25.7 Million (Rs. four billion approximately) by deepening it up to 15 metres, fixing three Gantry Cranes and extending the quay to facilitate two 350 metre ships at a time, Ports and Shipping Minister Mahinda Samarasinghe said.

Ready to form caretaker Govt. if UNP agrees: Lakshman Yapa

The government said yesterday it was ready to form a caretaker government with the United National Party (UNP) if it agrees on a general election.

FR against re-convening Parliament

The Supreme Court yesterday fixed for support on December 4 the fundamental rights petition filed against the re-convening of Parliament.