We're opposed to elections under this illegal Govt: JVP

The Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) said today it was dangerous to go for an election under a government which obtained power through unconstitutional means and stressed the need to rectify the present political crisis before going for a national election.

Section of Colombo-Katunayake Expressway temporarily closed

A section of the Colombo-Katunayake Expressway between Peliyagoda Interchange and the Kelani Bridge is temporarily closed from today because of the construction work on the proposed Kelani Bridge, the Road development authority (RDA) said.

Police Department brought under Defence Ministry

The Police Department has been brought under the purview of the Defence Ministry as announced in an extraordinary gazette notice issued on Monday.

Won’t support impeachment move against President: Mano

The Tamil Progressive Alliance (TPA) would not support any impeachment move against President Maithripala Sirisena, MP Mano Ganeshan said today.

Wimal appointed Housing and Social Welfare Minister

UPFA MP Wimal Weerawansa was appointed as the Minister of Housing and Social Welfare by President Maithipala Sirisena a short while ago.

Gota’s travel ban temporarily lifted

The foreign travel ban imposed on former defence secretary Gotabaya Rajapaksa was lifted for a period of one month starting December 14 by the Special High Court today.

EU, Australia want confidence vote on 14

The Ambassadors of the European Union (EU) and the Australian High Commissioner said the opportunity must be provided to demonstrate a vote of confidence when parliament reconvenes on November 14.    

Air Force rescues six marooned farmers in Mullaitivu

The Air Force is reported to have rescued six chena cultivators, who were marooned by flood waters after a breach in the bund of the Alampil Niththakay Tank in Mullaitivu

Used only one trump card, more in hand: President

President Maithripala Sirisena yesterday said that he had used only one trump card and there were more trump cards still in his hand.  

Equity market lost Rs. 4 bn due to actions of Prez: Mangala

UNP MP Mangala Samaraweera yesterday charged that a sum of Rs.4 billion had gone out of Sri Lanka as the net outflow from the equity market as a result of the decision by President Maithripala Sirisena to appoint a new Prime Minister.

Foreign visits by Hakeem, Rishad fuel speculation

The decision by Leaders of both the Sri Lanka Muslim Congress (SLMC) and the All Ceylon Makkal Congress (ACMC) Rauff Hakeem and Rishad Bathiudeen respectively to leave the country in a hurry on Tuesday night had invited much speculation and tongue wagging in local circles.

SL currently facing non-righteous debt situ: CB Governor

The country is currently facing a non-righteous debt situation and it could lead to a debt crisis if not tackled early, Governor of Central Bank Indrajit Coomaraswamy said.

Finance Minister revives TAC

The Tax Appeals Commission (TAC) which has been inactive for some time has now been revived with the reappointment of Justice Hector Yapa as Chairman and Justice Sunil Rajapakse and S. Swarnajothi, a Former Auditor General as members, The Finance Ministry said yesterday.

'President says no to Ranil'

President Maithripala Sirisena reportedly told the TNA parliamentary group yesterday that he would not reappoint UNP leader Ranil Wickremesinghe as the Prime Minister even if his party secured a majority in Parliament.

Vasu denounces 'entertaining' foreign envoys in House

Minister Vasudeva Nanayakkara yesterday criticized Speaker Karu Jayasuriya for what he called ‘entertaining’ foreign envoys in Parliament and inquired if the Speakers of these countries would have allowed the intrusion by our envoys in the affairs of their Parliaments and States.

DEW challenges UNP to seek SC opinion

Former Minister D.E.W. Gunasekara yesterday challenged the UNP to seek the opinion of the Supreme Court if they maintain that the President had violated the Constitution by sacking Ranil Wickremesinghe from the Prime Ministerial post and proroguing Parliament.

UPFA confident of proving majority on 14th: SB

Minister S.B.Dissanayake today admitted that the UPFA had only the support of 105 MPs at the moment but said they were ready to show 116 on the 14th, the day Parliament reconvenes after prorogation.

Ex-UNP ministers attempt to mislead public: Susil

Some ex-United National Party (UNP) ministers were attempting to mislead the public by proclaiming that the country was leading towards anarchy, Public Administration, Home Affairs and Justice Minister Susil Premajayantha said today.

Speaker has no power to go against President- Nalin de Silva

President Maithripala Sirisena has appointed Mahinda Rajapaksa as the new Prime Minister under Sections 42(4) and 43(3) of the Constitution and published it in the Gazette, and therefore Speaker Karu Jayasuriya has to go by the gazette notification,  Dr.  Nalin de Silva said today.

UNP exploring possibility of ousting President: Harin

The United National Party (UNP) will explore the possibility of removing President Maithripala Sirinsena in conformity with Article 38 (2) of the Constitution, the party’s media spokesman Harin Fernando said today.

PC polls likely to be held in early 2019 - Dilan

Three UPFA stalwarts today vowed that there will be no dissolution of Parliament, early Presidential or General election or a referendum to come over the current political and constitutional crisis and added however that the new government would do its utmost to hold the Provincial Council polls as early as possible.

Met Dept. forecasts heavy rainfall

Heavy rainfall exceeding 150 mm are forecast at some places in the Northern and Eastern provinces while falls of about 100 mm can be expected in other places, the Disaster Management Centre said today.

Gunman kills 12 in California bar

At least 11 people have been shot, including one police officer, at a bar in Thousand Oaks, California.

CPC shooting: Arjuna says image tarnished by false news

While saying that he was aware of the incident that occurred at the fourth floor of the CEYPETCO House on October 28, former Petroleum Minister Arjuna Ranatunga claimed that spreading of false news relating to the incident had tarnished his and his family’s image.

UNP planning mass rally in Colombo next Monday

The UNP is planning a mass rally in Colombo on November 12 against the prorogation of Parliament and urging the upholding of democracy in the country, party General Secretary Akila Viraj Kariyawasam said today.

Willing to work with President: Ranil

UNP Leader Ranil Wickremesinghe has said he is willing to work with President Maithripala Sirisena if given a chance to prove his majority in Parliament, the Hindu reported today.On whether he could still work with the President, Mr. Wickremesinghe said: “I’ll have no

Aloysius, Palisena further remanded

Perpetual Treasuries Limited (PTL) Owner Arjun Aloysius and its CEO Kasun Palisena, who were arrested by the CID over the Central Bank bond scam, were further remanded till November 21 by the Fort Magistrate’s Court today.

S. B. Dissanayake appointed Chief Govt. Whip

Minster S. B. Dissanayake has been appointed as the Chief Government Whip.

Two Cabinet ministers, five State ministers appointed

Susil Premajayantha has been sworn in as the Minister of Public Administration, Home Affairs and Justice while Bandula Gunawardena was sworn in as the Minister of International Trade and Investment Promotion a short while ago.

Speaker's action unlawful; benefits former PM, says NUTA

The National University Teachers’ Association (NUTA) yesterday complained to the Bribery Commission against Speaker Karu Jayasuriya.