Captain of Govt. responsible: Dayasiri

The captain of the Government should take the responsibility when it was defeated in an election, just like the way a captain of the Sri Lankan cricket team was responsible for its defeats, Minister of Sports Dayasiri Jayasekera said today.

Gangsters Chula and Jude arrested over shootings

Gangster Siyambalapitiyage Chaminda Wasantha alias Chula and another wanted for several murders and shootings, had been arrested by the Colombo Crimes Division in Borella, the Police said.

President to leave for Pakistan tomorrow

President Maithripala Sirisena will undertake a three day official visit to Pakistan from March 22 to 24 to attend the National Day of Pakistan at the invitation of President Mamnoon Hussain.

IAEA continues to support SL to achieve development goals

The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) recently said that it would continue to support Sri Lanka to achieve development goals including the areas of nuclear medicine, non-destructive testing in industry and assistance in introducing nuclear energy.

GTF-GSLF debate on sidelines of UNHRC session

One of the side events organised by the Global Tamil Forum (GTF) to coincide with the UNHRC's 37th session in Geneva was called off midway following a heated argument between GTF and Global Sri Lankans Forum (GSLF) representatives on Monday, sources said.

Ariyadasa Cooray removed on political influence: CaFFE

National Police Commission (NPC) Secretary Ariyadasa Cooray was removed due to the influence of some political leaders, who intended to prevent a comprehensive report from being compiled on the recent unrests in Theldeniya and Digana, the Campaign for Free and Fair Elections (CaFFE) and Centre for Human Rights and Research (CHR) accused.

Aloysius, Palisena file revision bail application in CA

Perpetual Treasuries Limited (PTL) Owner Arjun Aloysius and its CEO Kasun Palisena filed a revision application in Court of Appeal seeking bail over the alleged Central Bank bond scam.

No-faith motion against PM to Speaker today: Gammanpila

The joint opposition members will submit the no-confidence motion against Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe to Speaker Karu Jayasuriya this evening, Pivithuru Hela Urumaya (PHU) General Secretary MP Udaya Gammanpila said.

James Packer: Billionaire quits Crown Resorts over mental health

Australian billionaire James Packer has resigned as a director of his casino empire Crown Resorts Limited.

Cop injured in Kataragama shooting

A Police Constable attached to the Tangalle Police Station was injured when unidentified gunmen opened fire at him in Kataragama this morning.

Bond scam - first case by new HC-at-Bar: Talatha

The bond scam could be the first case to be heard by the new High Court-at-Bar which the government intends to set up, Minister of Justice Talatha Athukorala told Parliament yesterday.

UNF to rally round the PM to defeat no-faith motion

UNF ministers, state ministers, deputy ministers and parliamentarians, at a meeting with Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe in the chair, unanimously decided to confront and counter the JO-sponsored no-confidence motion against him, Cabinet Spokesman and Minister, Gayantha Karunatilaka said.

SLIEOA Intensifies Trade Union Action

The Sri Lankan Immigration and Emigration Officers’ Association (SLIEOA) yesterday launched a trade union action in response to the failure of the government to provide a resolution to their demands.

Speaker receives copies of seven petitions

Speaker Karu Jayasuriya yesterday announced that he had received copies of seven petitions filed in the Supreme Court against the Judicature Amendment Bill.

Changing management could make SriLankan Airline profitable: Ravi

SriLankan airlines could not be operated as a profitable venture because of its inefficient management, UNP MP Ravi Karunanayake yesterday said.

SLFP ministers to tell Prez they'll support no-faith motion

SLFP ministers are reportedly hoping to inform President Maithripala Sirisena in writing that they would support the no-confidence motion against Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe.

Cabinet paper by Minister Ranawaka to implement crash programme

Minister Champika Ranawaka has submitted a Cabinet paper requesting the government to implement a crash programme covering 45 areas during its remaining term.

New SOs from April 15: Speaker

Speaker Karu Jayasuriya said today the new Standing Orders which will be effective by April 15 compels ministers to answer questions in Parliament and asking for extra time would be limited under the new SOs

Suspect who spread hate speech on FB re-remanded

Krishan Srinath Perera, arrested on charges of sharing Facebook posts on hate speech and racism in connection with the recent communal clashes, was yesterday further remanded till April 3 by Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Court.

Tax imposed on FDs and Savings increased from 2.5% to 5%

The tax has been increased from 2.5% to 5% from the interests earned from Fixed Deposits and Savings Accounts of Banks and Financial institutions according to the new income tax act which will come into effect from 1st of April.

Former French president Nicolas Sarkozy arrested

Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy has been taken into police custody for questioning over allegations that he received campaign funding from the late Libyan leader Col Muammar Gaddafi.

Private bank robbed in Kiribathgoda

A private bank in Kiribathgoda was robbed today by an individual pretending to be a customer, Police said.

Ariyadasa Cooray removed as NPC Secretary

National Police Commission (NPC) Secretary Ariyadasa Cooray has been removed from the post with effect from today.

SL should announce time-bound plan on its pledges to UNHRC: HRW

The Sri Lankan government should announce a time-bound plan to carry out its pledges to the United Nations Human Rights Council since October 2015, Human Rights Watch said today.

Prasanna Ranweera remanded over assault

UPFA Gampaha District MP Prasanna Ranaweera was remanded till March 22 by Mahara Magistrate’s Court over an assault incident.

Heavy traffic in Rajagiriya due to protest

Heavy traffic was reported along the Parliament Road from Rajagiriya to Polduwa Junction due to a protest march carried out by a group of University Non-Academic Staff, Police said.

Court warns Wimal to be on time

Colombo Chief Magistrate Lal Ranasinghe Bandara today warned National Freedom Front (NFF) leader MP Wimal Weerawansa and MP Jayantha Samaraweera to present in court on time when their cases were heard.

Coast Guard intercepts 2 migrants from SL near Florida

Two migrants from Sri Lanka were part of a group attempting to get to the U.S. illegally when authorities found them in a small boat off Florida, the U.S. Coast Guard reported Monday.

More garment workers hospitalized due to gas leak

At least 50 garment factory workers in Ekala, Ja- Ela were hospitalized today after allegedly inhaling a gas which is suspected to be poisonous.

BMW accident: Suspect remanded

The driver, Fahim Mohammed Husain, of the BMW car which hit two other cars and fell in to a canal connected to the Diyawanna Oya on Saturday, was remanded till March 27 by the Kaduwela Magistrate Court today.