I'll bring 100,000 supporters to Colombo: Sajith

United National Party (UNP) Deputy Leader Sajith Premadasa said today he would undertake the task of strengthening the party and bring 100,000 people to Galle Face Green for a rally if Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe approved of such a move.

Suwasariya ambulance takes ‘Janabalaya’ protester to hospital: Harsha

State Minister of National Policies and Economic Affairs, Harsha de Silva said today a participant at the 'janabalaya' protest was admitted to the National Hospital by a ‘Suwasariya’ ambulance today.

Lady doctor killed, two injured in Bellanvila fire

A pregnant lady doctor was killed and her husband and 5-year-old child were injured when a fire broke out at a house at Vihara Mawatha in Bellanvila, Boralesgamuwa this afternoon, Police said.

If Govt. says JO protest a flop, go for General Election: JO

While stating that the Janabalaya Kolambata was the most successful protest campaign ever in the political history of Sri Lanka, the Joint Opposition challenged the Government to go for a General Election if they claimed that the protest was unsuccessful.

Gnanasara Thera back at J’pura Hospital

Bodu Bala Sena (BBS) General Secretary Ven. Galagodaaththe Gnanasara Thera was transferred to the Sri Jayawardenapura Hospital from the Prisons Hospital yesterday to undergo medical tests.

India decriminalizes gay sex in landmark ruling

The Supreme Court read down Section 377 of the Indian Penal Code, decriminalising consensual gay sex on Thursday.

Should keep up traditions: Navin

The United National Party (UNP) was the only party in the country which had held a secret ballot to elect its office bearers, UNP National Organizer Navin Dissanayake, speaking during the UNP 72nd Anniversary said today.

UNP should think about Presidency: Akila

UNP General Secretary Akila Viraj Kariyawasam said it was high time UNP worked towards winning the State leader's post.

I have groomed a set of new leaders to take over the party: Ranil

We need to build up the UNP first in order to build up the nation while safeguarding the government. I have started to groom new generation of leaders who will take over the leadership in the future.We have to think about 2030, UNP Leader Premier Ranil Wickremesinghe said.

15 mn high-dose Tramadol tablets seized

A stock of more than 15 million high-dose Tramadol pills was nabbed yesterday at the Sri Lanka harbour by the Police Narcotic Bureau (PNB) Officers, Police Media Spokesman SP Ruwan Gunasekera said.

Parliament adjourned due to lack of quorum

Parliament has been adjourned till tomorrow morning (07) due to the lack of quorum.

Jana Balaya Kolambata; One dies, 16 hospitalized

One person died and sixteen people were admitted to the Colombo National Hospital, during the ‘Jana Balaya Kolambata’ protest campaign yesterday, hospital sources said.

“Jana Balaya Kolambata’ a failure: Ruwan

The ‘Jana Balaya Kolambata’ protest, which was an attempt made by the joint opposition to certifying its next political leader, was a total failure State Minister of Defence Ruwan Wijewardene said yesterday.

Prez, PM can insult me in the North because of what I achieved: MR

It was because of what I achieved in the North that President Maithripala Sirisena and Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe now have the opportunity to insult me when they go to the North, former President Mahinda Rajapaksa said.

JO launches Sathyagraha at Lotus Roundabout

The Joint Opposition (JO) has launched a Sathyagraha with the participation of Buddhist monks, Members of Parliament and people at the Lotus Roundabout in Colombo this evening. Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa also joined the Sathyagraha.

Sri Lanka declared Rubella-free by WHO

The World Health Organization (WHO) today declared Sri Lanka as a Rubella-free-country, the Health Ministry said.

'Janabalaya protest' will go on till dawn: MR

Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa, who joined the Janabalaya Kolambata protest, said that it was a huge success and would go on till dawn.

I have no connection with Mahendran :PM

Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe today rejected claims that he met with former Central Bank Governor Arjuna Mahendran in Singapore.

JO protest- Up to the people to react to any violence: Akila

It was the general public who should react if any violence broke out as the Joint Opposition protest progressed, UNP General Secretary Akila Viraj Kariyawasam said at a news briefing early today.

Legal action against those who cause public inconvenience: Nalin Bandara

Deputy Minister of Law and Order Nalin Bandara Jayamaha said strict action would be taken against those who cause the public any hindrance and damage to public property and institutions during the Joint Opposition protest today.

UNP celebrates 72nd anniversary tomorrow

The 72nd anniversary of the United National Party (UNP) is set be celebrated tomorrow at Sirikotha.

OMP interim report handed over to President

The Office on Missing Persons (OMP) handed over an interim report containing interim recommendations to President Maithripala Sirisena and the Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe at Parliament today. In a tweet, OMP Chairman Saliya Pieris said the interim report contains recommendations for interim relief as well as securing truth and justice.

Public should not be hindered by the protest

Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe said they have given freedom to protesters to come to Colombo and that they have only instructed that the public should not be hindered by the protest.

20A draft Bill presented in Parliament

Draft Bill of the 20th Amendment to the Constitution was presented in Parliament today by Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) MP Vijitha Herath.

People making way to Colombo despite hindrances: Namal

Joint Opposition MP Namal Rajapaksa said participants from all around Sri Lanka continued to make their way toward Colombo to join the Jana Balaya Kolombata protest despite hindrances.

President suggests death penalty to those misuse public funds, properties

Death penalty should be handed down to those who misused public funds and properties, President Maithripala Sirisena said today.

US citizens cautioned to avoid large crowds in Colombo today

The US Embassy in Sri Lanka cautioned American citizens to avoid large crowds in Colombo today. “Political rally planned in Colombo today. American citizens encouraged to exercise caution and avoid large crowds,” it tweeted.

Hali-Ela bus attack not related to JO rally: Police

A private bus had been attacked this morning at Bogahamalitta, in Hali-Ela, when the bus was about to leave for Badulla from Hali-Ela, the Police said.

Impossible to believe Kamer was ‘radicalised’: Goolbai

Former Principal of Asian International School (AIS), Goolbai Gunasekara yesterday said that it was impossible to accept that the 25-year-old Kamer Nizamdeen who was arrested in Australia for alleged ‘terrorism’ charges, was ‘radicalised’.

Contempt of court case against Ranjan fixed

The Supreme Court today fixed the contempt of court case against Deputy Minister Ranjan Ramanayake for December 11, 12 and 13.