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.

UNF and several other parties to form broad alliance: Rajitha

The UNF and several other political parties have decided to form a broad alliance and had decided on a new symbol, UNP MP Rajitha Senaratne said yesterday.

O/L exam from Dec.3 to 12

The GCE Ordinary Level (O/L) Examination will be held from December 3 to 12, the Examinations Department announced yesterday.

I act in accordance with the Constitution – MS tells C’wealth Chief

President Maithripala Sirisena told the Commonwealth Secretary General, Baroness Patricia Scotland that he has acted in accordance with the Constitution of Sri Lanka and would continue to stand for democratic practices. 

122 MPs challenge MR in court

As many as 122 Sri Lankan lawmakers on Friday challenged former President Mahinda Rajapaksa at the court of appeal, asking on whose authority he occupied the office of the Prime Minister, after being voted out in the legislature, The Hindu reported.

Body check for MPs

All MPs were subjected to heavy body checking before they entered the Parliament today.

Prez has no moral right to speak of decency

JVP leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake said today President Maithripala Sirisena, who so blatantly violated the Constitution by setting up an illegal government had no moral right to speak of decency and correctness in the fight against his unconstitutional acts.

Govt. exempts five-year tax on agricultural industry

The Government has decided to provide five-year tax exemption to the agricultural-based small and medium industry with income tax reduction from 28 % to 14%, the Ministry of Finance and Economic Affairs said in a statement.

Speaker asks CID to probe fake letter

Speaker Karu Jayasuriya said today he had asked the CID to carry out an investigation on the fake letters that have been put out with his signature.

Unhappy over Speaker's actions: Govt. to boycott Parliament

House Leader and Minister Dinesh Gunawardane said today they had decided to boycott parliamentary sessions until Speaker Karu Jayasuriya acted according to the Constitution, Standing Orders and parliamentary tradition.

Teenager and parents killed in head-on collision

A teenager and his father and mother were killed in a head-on collision between the three-wheeler they were travelling in and a jeep at Walmilla in Bandaragama this afternoon.

Won’t accept Speaker: Government

The Government today said it will not accept Karu Jayasuriya as the Speaker of Parliament. 

Listening to all sides is part of our job: Envoys

Responding to criticism directed at foreign envoys for meeting with local party representatives, German Ambassador Joern Rohde said that listening to all sides was a part of their job.

Sri Lankan rupee hits record low of 180

The Sri Lankan rupee hit a record low of 180.6606 against the US Dollar today. According to the exchange rates of the Central Bank, the selling price of the rupee was recorded as 180.6606 against the US Dollar. The indicative price was 178.3986 while the buying price was 176.7204.

Parliament adjourned till Tuesday

The parliament session was adjourned till November 27, Speaker Karu Jayasuriya said. Accordingly, the session would be convened at 1.00 pm on Tuesday 27th.On Thursday 29th, the session would be convened at 10.00 am.

121 MPs approve composition of PSC

Speaker Karu Jayasuriya announced that 121 MPs have voted in favour of the composition of the Parliament Select Committee (PSC) during the vote which was held a short while ago.

Government MPs walk out of Chamber

All MPs of the government walked out of Parliament Chamber in protest against the composition of MPs allocated from each party to the Parliament Select Committee.

PSC: Speaker allocates five members each from UPFA, UNP

Speaker Karu Jayasuriya today decided to allocate five members each from the United Peoples Freedom Alliance (UPFA) and the United National Party (UNP) to the Parliament Select Committee (PSC).