Parliament meets tomorrow: Speaker

Speaker Karu Jayasuriya said today Parliament would be convened tomorrow at 10.00 am as per the Gazette (2095/50) issued by President Maithripala Sirisena dated November 4, 2018, the Speaker’s office said.

This is not the Court's final decision: Namal

UPFA MP Namal Rajapaksa said the Supreme Court’s interim order on the dissolution of parliament was not the Court's final decision. In a tweet he said he had never seen politicians get ‘so excited’ over postponing of elections.

Speaker convenes party leaders meeting tomorrow

Speaker karu Jayasuriya has convened a party leaders meeting at 8.30 a.m. tomorrow morning at the parliament complex.

JVP to meet Speaker today: Urge reconvening parliament tomorrow

The Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) MPs have decided to meet Speaker Karu Jayasuriya at 7.00 p.m. today and request him to convene Parliament tomorrow, Party sources said.

People won their first victory: Ranil

UNP leader Ranil Wickremesinghe said in a Twitter message that the people have won their first victory. 

SC stays proclamation dissolving parliament

A three-judge bench of the Supreme Court today issued an interim order till December 7 staying the proclamation issued by President Maithripala Sirisena to dissolve parliament.  

SLPP rejects giving nominations to anyone yet

The Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) today rejected reports of giving nominations to anyone and said it has not yet finalised nomination lists.

Namal Kumara decides to contest election from SLPP

Anti-Corruption Force Operations Director Namal Kumara today said that he would contest at the upcoming Parliamentary Election as the Sri Lanka Podu Jana Peramuna (SLPP) candidate.

Parliament dissolution: SC decision at 5 p.m.

The three-Judge bench of the Supreme Court concluded all submissions with regard to the Fundamental Rights (FR) petitions filed against the dissolution of parliament and the court hearing was adjourned till 5 p.m. today to deliver its judgment.  

Dilhara Lokuhettige charged with corruption

Former Sri Lanka cricketer Dilhara Lokuhettige has been charged with three counts of breaching the Emirates Cricket Board's (ECB) Anti-Corruption Code. On behalf of the ECB, the International Cricket Council (ICC) has charged Dilhara Lokuhettige with three counts of breaching the ECB’s Anti-Corruption Code.

13 Lankans fled for Israel following ‘October revolution’ detained

Thirteen Sri Lankans who had fled to Israel after reportedly having received death threats following the ‘October revolution’ have been imprisoned for two weeks and deprived of rights, the Jerusalem Post reported on Sunday.

Kapila Chandrasena new SriLankan Chairman

Former Chief Executive officer of SriLankan Airlines and Mihin Lanka Kapila Chandrasena has been appointed as the Chairman of SriLanka Airlines and Mihin Lanka, a spokesman for the SriLankan Airlines said.

Body of unidentified man found in Diyawanna Oya

The body of an unidentified man was found floating along Diyawanna Oya near the Kotuwegoda Bridge on the Buthgamuwa Road this morning, the Police said.

Ranjith, Mano resign from SriLankan Airlines

SriLankan Airlines Chairman Ranjith Fernando resigned today while Director Board Member Mano Tittawella had resigned on October 30, officials said.

Court has no jurisdiction to hear FR petitions against dissolution: AG

The Attorney General today concluded his submissions saying that the court had no jurisdiction to hear and determine the Fundamental Rights petitions against the dissolution of Parliament.

Hope SL’s stability will be ensured through due process: Japan

The Government of Japan hopes that the stability in Sri Lanka will continue to be ensured through due process in accordance with the law, Japanese Foreign Affairs Ministry said on Sunday.

Church of Ceylon expresses concern over dissolution of Parliament

The Diocese of Colombo of the Church of Ceylon today expressed its shock and great dismay over the dissolution of Parliament by the President.

5 petitions filed supporting dissolution of Parliament

Five petitions supporting the dissolution of parliament were filed at the Supreme Court by Prof. G.L.

SC resumes hearing of FR petitions on dissolution of Parliament

The hearing into the Fundamental Right petitions filed in the Supreme Court challenging the dissolution of Parliament commenced for the second day a short while ago.

Stan Lee, Marvel Comics' Real-Life Superhero, Dies at 95

Stan Lee, the legendary writer, editor and publisher of Marvel Comics whose fantabulous but flawed creations made him a real-life superhero to comic book lovers everywhere, has died. He was 95. 

Some UNP MPs want Sajith as PM candidate

A group of UNP MPs have reportedly warned that they would not contest the general election unless there were sweeping changes in the party hierarchy.

"President Can't Act like Alice in Wonderland"- Counsel tell SC

Challenging all arguments in favour of the dissolution of Parliament, the Supreme Court (SC) yesterday heard ten petitions arguing that President Maithripala Sirisena must abide by the Constitution when exercising Executive powers, and could not act like “Alice in Wonderland”.

Onela ordered to submit details of GTL to CID

Colombo Chief Magistrate Lanka Jayaratne yesterday ordered MP Ravi Karunanayake’s daughter, Onela Karunanayake to submit details of the director board of Global Transport Logistics (GTL) to the Criminal Investigations Department (CID).

Western diplomats shun meeting with FM on political crisis

Eight Western countries stayed away from the meeting with Foreign Affairs Minister  Dr.  Sarath Amunugama on Monday to register their protest against President Maithripala Sirisena’s decision to dissolve parliament, Reuters reported quoting diplomatic and government sources.

President's decisions: FM briefs foreign diplomats

Foreign Minister Sarath Amunugama today briefed foreign diplomats based in Colombo at the Foreign Affairs Ministry regarding the chain of events that compelled President Maithripala Sirisena to dissolve Parliament, the Foreign Ministry said in a statement.  

UNP weak to face polls: SLPP

The Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) said today that the United National Party (UNP) would have to go for a snap General Election on a weak position as it was making every possible effort to postpone the polls.

Lankan charged with double murder after acid attack on wife, boyfriend

A 30-year-old Sri Lankan man charged with two counts of murder after pouring acid on his 23-year-old wife and her boyfriend claimed he didn't mean to kill her.

UNF will form new alliance to save the nation: Ranil

UNP Leader Ranil Wickremesinghe said today the UNF and other political parties will together form a new alliance with a new face to pull the nation out of the present crisis and urged all parties to join this new political force.

FR petitions: SC adjourned till tomorrow

Supreme Court today adjourned till tomorrow morning the hearing of the fundamental rights petitions filed against the dissolution of parliament.

Priority of Govt. to bring down cost of living

Priority of the government would be given to addressing burning economic issues like the sharp depreciation of the rupee against the dollar, ease the heavy tax burden on people and bring down the cost of living, Finance State Minister Anura Priyadharshana Yapa said.