Commission on SriLankan and Mihin commences evidence recording

The Presidential Commission appointed to investigate financial irregularities which had taken place at SriLankan airlines, SriLankan Catering (Pvt.) Limited and Mihin Lanka Airlines, commenced recording of evidence today.

UC Chairman, Councillor arrested over abduction of a girl

Four suspects including the Chairman and a Councillor of the Thalawakale-Lindula Urban Council were arrested yesterday on charges of kidnapping a 5-year old girl in 2017.

State minister, female politician among list of cash recipients

The name of a prominent state minister and a leading female politician from Colombo have surfaced in the list of politicians who had reportedly received money from PTL chief Arjun Aloysius.

Govt. body to formulate criteria for awarding degrees: Minister

Higher Education and Cultural affairs Minister Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe said yesterday that a commission will be established for monitoring proper standard and formulation of criteria for all institutions which award degrees.

Sudarshini to Deputy Speaker’s post

UPFA MP and former Deputy Minister Sudarshini Fernandopulle is to be nominated to the Deputy Speaker’s post, sources close to the MP said today.

Phone conversations with Aloysius: Speaker to reveal names

A document with the names of the MPs who have had telephone conversations with Perceptual Treasuries Chief Arjun Aloysius will be tabled in Parliament this week, Speaker Karu Jayasuriya said over the weekend.

Cyclist rides on Expressway, nabbed

A 31-year-old  Cyclist who entered and travelled two kilometers in the Southern Expressway (E01) has been taken into custody by Highway Traffic Patrol last night, E01 Deputy Director R.A.D. Kahatapitiya said.

Windy condition expected to develop: Met. Dept

The windy condition is expected to develop over the country and in the sea areas around the island from Wednesday (06), the Meteorology Department said today.

Release names of 118: CaFFE writes to Aloysius, Palisena

Campaign for Free and Fair Elections (CaFFE) and Centre for Human Rights and Research Sri Lanka (CHR) Executive Director Keerthi Tennakoon has sent a letter to Perpetual Treasuries Limited (PTL) Owner Arjun Aloysius and its CEO Kasun Palisena who are currently in remand, requesting them to release the names of 118 who had obtained funds from them.

President: SLFP lost LG polls due to allying with the UNP

President Maithripala Sirisena has reportedly told the Central Committee of his Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) that the party had to endure a dismal performance at the local polls only due to its political alignment with the United National Party (UNP).

Prof. Rohana Lakshman Piyadasa temporarily appointed as SLFP General Secretary

Professor Rohana Lakshman Piyadasa has been temporarily appointed as SLFP General Secretary at the SLFP's Central Committee meeting, while Minister Duminda Dissanayake was temporarily appointed as SLFP National Organizer.

SLFP Central Committee meeting underway

The meeting of the SLFP Central Committee, Executive Council and the All Ceylon Committee began a short while ago under the patronage of President Maithripala Sirisena at Ape Gama premises in Battaramulla.

SL to join world's largest international maritime exercise for the first time

Twenty-six nations including Sri Lanka, will participate at the biennial Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC), the world's largest international maritime exercise, scheduled between June 27 to Aug. 2, in and around the Hawaiian Islands and Southern California.

Three wanted suspects of a family arrested

A man, his wife and his father, who had been under many arrests warrants, were arrested in Wattala yesterday, the Peliyagoda Police said.

CID takes over probe into murder of cricketer’s father

Investigation into the murder of Sri Lankan national cricket team member Dhananjaya de Silva's father, Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia Municipal Councillor Ranjan de Silva, has been taken over by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID), police said.

Lasantha murder: Client was an 'unwilling accomplice' -counsel

When the Lasantha Wickramatunga murder trial was taken up for hearing, counsel for the second suspect told Mount Lavinia Magistrate Mohamed Mihal that his client, former Mount Lavinia Police Crimes branch OIC Tissasiri Sugathapala, is not a part of the offence but an unwilling accomplice.

I’m not in the 118-list: Champika

Megapolis and Western Development Minister Champika Ranawaka yesterday pointed out that he is not among the 118 individuals who received funds from the Central Bank bond scam.

Flight times changed on Sunday due to launch of experimental flight

SriLankan Airlines advised its passengers that the departure and arrival timings of several flights at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) tomorrow (3) have been changed due to the launch of an experimental flight over the Indian Ocean by a country in the region on this day.

Priority to development; not to other issues- PM

It was essential to focus on country’s development at this moment instead of talking about other issues, Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe said yesterday.

JO rejects President’s allegations

In response to President Maithripala Sirisena’s speech on Wednesday, May 31, the Joint Opposition said allegations made with regard to former President Mahinda Rajapaksa were unfounded.

UNP will respond to President next week –Harin

The United National Party (UNP) would reveal the truth and would respond to the statement made by President Maithripala Sirisena on the Hundred-Day Programme from next week, its newly appointed Spokesman Harin Fernando said yesterday.

Beware of Leptospirosis: Epidemiologist

Health Education and Promotion Director, Epidemiologist Paba Palihawadana yesterday warned the public living in flood-affected areas to be vigilant of Leptospirosis that could possibly spread after floods recede.

Release the swindlers' list: Karu asks Austin

Speaker Karu Jayasuriya has written to the Secretary to President Austin Fernando to send him the list of names mentioned in the Presidential Commission of Inquiry (PCoI) Report as those who had allegedly received financial gratuities from Perpetual Treasuries Ltd. boss Arjun Aloysius.

Two-day postal strike from midnight Sunday

The Union of Post and Telecommunication Officers today said it would launch a two-day token strike from midnight on Sunday, June 3 demanding the Government to resolve the issues stemming from the 06/2006 government administration circular.

Prez Sec attempts to cover up 118: Keerthi

The move of President Secretary Austin Fernando to seek the Attorney General's opinion on releasing the full report of the Central Bank Bond Commission was to defend the 118, who had obtained funds from the Perpetual Treasuries Limited, Centre for Human Rights and Research (CHR) alleged today.

One lane of E01 closed from today

One side of the Southern Expressway (E01) on the Interchange between Kokmaduwa and Godagama had been closed from today, Southern Expressway Deputy Director R.A.D. Kahatapitiya said.

Reveal the list of names, if any: Malik writes to Austin

Development Strategies and International Trade Minister Malik Samarawickrama today requested Secretary to President Austin Fernando to disclose any list attached with the Bond Commission Report implicating the names of MPs alleged to have accepted funds from Perpetual Treasuries.

Prez Sec seeks AG’s opinion on releasing full Bond report

Following the request made by MP Dayasiri Jayasekara to release the entire Bond Report and related documents, President’s Secretary Austin Fernando today said he had requested the Attorney General for his opinion in this regard.

Rains to enhance slightly from today

The showery condition in the South-Western parts of the country is expected to enhance slightly from today, the Meteorology Department said.

Rohitha Bogollagama’s wife and daughter ordered to be arrested

Colombo Chief Magistrate today ordered to arrest the wife and daughter of Eastern Province Governor Rohitha Bogollagama and produce them in courts for failing to appear before the court over an attempted assault case.