PM to make statement on Vijayakala

Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe is to make a statement on State Minister Vijayakala Maheswaran, who is at the centre of a controversy after allegedly calling for the resurgence of the LTTE, today (4), sources close to Prime Minister said last night.

Ruwan vehemently condemns Vijayakala’s statement

Responding to a remark by State Minister Vijayakala Maheshwaran stating that LTTE organization should return to govern the North, State Minister of Defense Ruwan Wijewardene, making a special statement, said that he abhors her view on the matter and vehemently opposes it.

Vijayakala denies she made pro-LTTE statement

State Minister of Child Affairs Vijayakala Maheswaran said she had not made any statement with the intention of bringing the LTTE back to life and said that it was a slip of the tongue.

Our people are unhappy with govt.: TNA

The Tamil National Alliance (TNA) today said that ‘their' people were unhappy and that while they had contributed substantially to bring this government to power the government has shown very little progress in the past.

‘Women for Justice’ demand Vijayakala to be sacked and arrested

Referring to the statement made by State Minister of Child Affairs Vijayakala Maheswaran in Jaffna, where she said there was a need for the reorganization of the LTTE in the North and East, the organization of ‘Women for Justice’ demanded the relevant Minister to be sacked and arrested.

Breakdown in rule of law allows Maheswaran to make such statements: JVP

The government has created an environment, which is used by people to make various statements similar to the one made by State Minister Vijayakala Maheswaran, who had called for the re-organization of the LTTE, the Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) said today.

Even garbage can be imported through FTA with Singapore: JO

The Joint Opposition (JO) today said the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) signed with Singapore had enabled the import of waste materials released by municipal councils and medical facilities of other countries to Sri Lanka.

UNP backbenchers urge Vijayakala's suspension

UNP back benchers today urged the party leadership to suspend State Minister Vijayakala Maheswaran from her portfolio and suspend her from the party.

Vijayakala's statement: Speaker refers matter to AG

Speaker Karu Jayasuriya has asked the Attorney General whether State Minister Vijayakala Mahsewaran’s controversial statement calling for the resurgence of the LTTE violates the Constitution or any other laws of the country and if so to take appropriate action against her.

UNP rejects Vijayakala's statement

The United National Party (UNP) rejected the statement made by Deputy Minister Vijayakala Maheswaran who had called for the reorganization of the LTTE, UNP General Secretary Akila Viraj Kariyawasam told Parliament today

Name the MPs who intimidated journalists: Namal tells NYT

Joint opposition MP Namal Rajapaksa today asked New York Times (NYT) International Editor Michael Slackman to specify which Sri Lankan MP they accused of having intimidated journalists.

Prices of 5 Kg, 2.3 Kg gas cylinders also down

The price of a 5kg domestic gas cylinder had been reduced by Rs. 55 while the price of a 2.3kg cylinder had been reduced by Rs. 25, effective June 29, Industry and Commerce Ministry announced today.

Aaron Finch hits highest individual T20 score

Aaron Finch has smashed his own record for the highest Twenty20 international score, blasting an astonishing 172 in Australia's tri-series match against Zimbabwe.

Parliament adjourned till tomorrow

Parliament session, which was briefly suspended earlier today, has been adjourned till tomorrow following the tense situation erupted over the statement made by State Minister Vijayakala Maheswaran with regard to the LTTE.

MR can contact editors if takes issue with our reporting: NY Times

The New York Times newspaper today said it has encouraged former president Mahinda Rajapaksa to contact senior editors at New York Times if he takes issue with Times reporting. “If Mr. Rajapaksa takes issue with Times reporting, we have encouraged him to contact senior editors at The New York Times rather than intimidating Sri Lankan journalists,” Times International Editor Michael Slackman said in a statement.  

Fmr Malaysian PM Najib Razak arrested for corruption

Former Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak was arrested by anti-corruption investigators on Tuesday afternoon in a development likely to lead to the former leader's charging with corruption offences.

Tense situ in Parliament over State Minister Vijayakala’s statement

Parliament session was suspended briefly owing to a tense situation erupted over the statement made by Child Affairs State Minister Vijayakala Maheswaran, with regard to the LTTE recently. At a State function held in Jaffna, Parliamentarian Maheswaran had said that there was a huge need of reorganization of the LTTE in the North and East.  

SL has come a long way after rejecting corruption: Teplitz

Sri Lanka has come a long way since voters in 2015 rejected the corruption, strife and repression of the past and threw their support behind a reform, reconciliation and accountability agenda, incoming US Ambassador to Sri Lanka and Maldives Alaina Teplitz said.

Rangajeewa and Lamahewa re-remanded till July 17

Police Narcotic Bureau Inspector Neomal Rangajeewa and Prisons Department Commissioner Emil Ranjan Lamahewa, who are in remand custody over the Welikada Prison riots in 2012, were further remanded till July 17 by Colombo Additional Magistrate Priyantha Liyanage today.

Rear Admiral Piyal De Silva new Navy’s Chief of Staff

Rear Admiral Piyal De Silva has been appointed as the Chief of Staff of the Sri Lanka Navy by President Maithripala Sirisena with effect from yesterday.

ICC to consider SLC’s membership status if election not held

The International Cricket Council (ICC) yesterday requested that elections for Sri Lanka Cricket are held within six months and warned that failing to do so it would consider SLC’s membership status.

Belgium‘s last-minute goal shocks Japan

For a moment, it looked to be the greatest game in Japanese soccer history. Up 2-0 against Belgium, Japan was looking at a first ever trip to the World Cup quarterfinals.

Avant Garde case: Counsel points out disparity in Bribery Act

Raising an unexpected legal argument, President’s Counsel Romesh de Silva said today the order given by the High Court Judge in the Avant Garde corruption case filed against former defence secretary Gotabaya Rajapaksa and others could not stand because the Judge had interpreted a none existing section of the Bribery Act.

We're trying to resolve matters with SriLankan: Arjuna

Petroleum Minister Arjuna Ranatunga said today his office was trying to make every possible effort to sort out the issue with SriLankan rather than stopping the supply of aviation fuel on credit.

Vijayakala sees need for LTTE in N-E

It is seen that there is a huge need of reorganization of the LTTE in the North and East, State Minister of Child Affairs Vijayakala Maheswaran claimed today addressing the 'Janapathi Nila Mehewara' event at the Weerasingham Hall in Jaffna.

FIFA World Cup 2018: Brazil beat Mexico 2-0 to enter quarters

World Cup favourites Brazil have booked their place in the quarter-finals as Neymar scored and assisted in a 2-0 win over Mexico.

Airline agrees to settle all outstandings: Kiriella

In response to threats by the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) to stop the supply of aviation fuel on credit to SriLankan Airlines, Public Enterprise Development Minister Lakshman Kiriella said the national carrier had agreed to settle all overdue payments amounting to more than Rs.1 billion.

Thailand cave rescue: Boys found alive after being trapped for 10 days

Rescuers searching for 12 missing boys and their football coach say they have all been found alive, officials in Thailand have said.

Thalawa bank robbery probe handed over to CID

The investigations into the Thalawa state bank robbery had been handed over to the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) on IGP Pujith Jayasundara’s orders, Police Spokesman Ruwan Gunasekara said today.

Ajith P. challenges MR to sue NY Times

State Minister of Power and Renewable Energy, Ajith P Perera today challenged former president Mahinda Rajapaksa to sue The New York Times if its June 25 article alleging that his presidential election campaign being funded by a Chinese company, was a fabrication.