Govt. has contrast attitude towards North, South- G.L

The government has contrasting ways of dealing with public demonstrations in the Northern Province and the other parts of the country, the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) Head Prof. G.L. Peiris said today.

Indian docs hold mobile clinics in NE: GMOA

The Government Medical Officers Association (GMOA) said today that several Indian medical officers who had visited the country for the ‘Medicare Health Exhibition’ had conducted mobile clinics in Northern and Eastern provincies risking the lives of patients.

President calls for impartial probe into Digana incident

President Maithripala Sirisena today instructed the Police and the security forces to conduct an impartial investigation into the Digana incident. The President also instructed the law enforcement agencies to ensure the safety of the people in the area.

All schools in Kandy closed: Ministry

The Education Minister Akila Viraj Kariyawasam today announced the closure of all provincial and national schools in the Kandy administrative district tomorrow in the wake of a Police curfew being imposed.

State universities at a standstill for 6th day

The academic activities at 15 State universities and other institutions under the purview of the University Grants Commission (UGC) are at a standstill for the sixth consecutive day as at today as a result of the ongoing work stoppage by non-academic staff.

Police use teargas to disperse protesters in Teldeniya

Police used teargas and water cannon to disperse a group of people who surrounded the Teldeniya Police station in protest of the incident where an individual was assaulted to death.  

Police curfew in Kandy administrative district

Police curfew was imposed in the Kandy administrative district until 6.00 am tomorrow following the tense situation in Digana, Teldeniya, Police Spokesman SP Ruwan Gunasekara said.  

Clash in Digana: Police use teargas

Police used teargas to disperse two groups of people who clashed in Digana over a death of a 41-year-old man a short while ago, Police said.

JO to submit no-faith motion against PM tomorrow

MP Udaya Gammanpila said today the joint opposition was likely to submit a no-confidence motion against Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe to Parliament tomorrow.

Thambuththegma protest: Suspects granted bail

Fifty-one suspects who were arrested over the Thambuththegma incident were granted bail by Thambuththegma Magistrate Ramila Nadeeshani today.

Tense situ in Teldeniya over death of assault victim

A tense situation was reported today in Teldeniya after a death of a 41-year-old man due to an attack by a group of people who had come in a three-wheeler.

Government yet in 1980's: Champika

Although the world is leading in social and economics with technological development, the Government and the country’s entire politics is yet in the 1980 decade, Megapolis and Western Development Minister Champika Ranawaka said.

UNP to re-nominate SF for Law and Order

The United National Party (UNP) has reportedly decided to re-nominate Regional Development Minister Field Marshal Sarath Fonseka as Law and Order Minister, it is learnt.

SLFP MPs divided on three lines of thinking

The Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) is reportedly divided on three lines of thinking with a dozen of MPs toughening their position that they should team-up with former President Mahinda Rajapaksa and another similar number wanting to proceeds with the unity government with some internal adjustments, it is learnt.

Report on UNP restructuring to be handed over to PM today

The report of the committee appointed to come up with recommendations to restructure the United National Party (UNP) is to be handed over to Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe today, party sources said.

GSLF wants Dr.Nimalka Fenando removed from OMP

The Global Sri Lankan Forum (GSLF) yesterday vehemently condemned the appointment of Dr. Nimalka Fernando as one of the Commissioners to the Office of Missing Persons (OMP) and requested the President to remove her from the OMP.

CMC staff to protest against Commissioner's removal

The staff of the Colombo Municipal Council (CMC) including the engineers are to stage a protest in front of the Colombo Town Hall tomorrow against the removal of Commissioner V. K. Anura by the Western Province Governor.

CTU exposes malpractice in Education Ministry

Ceylon Teachers' Union (CTU) today said that the Ministry of Education had lost Rs. 128 million due to the use of synthetic papers to print Grade seven Geography textbooks last year, according to the Auditor General's Report.

Chinese shops mushrooming- President

President Maithripala Sirisena has raised concerns about the mushrooming of Chinese shops throughout the country, at the recently held Cabinet meeting.

Prince Mired arrives in SL

Prince Mired Al-Hussein, the Special Envoy of the Anti-personnel Mine Ban Convention which is also known as the Ottawa Treaty, arrived in Sri Lanka today on a three-day-official visit.

PM orders to probe Ampara incident

Prime Minister and Minister of Law and Order Ranil Wickremesinghe has ordered another inquiry into the recent clashes in Ampara, as the initial report already submitted by the police is said to be incomplete.

OMP does not aim to benefit one community: Mangala

The Office on Missing Persons (OMP) does not aim to benefit only one community and does not threaten another. It is merely a truth-seeking mechanism. It aims to investigate and find out the truth about those identified as “missing” or who have disappeared during conflict says Finance Minister Mangala Samaraweera.

Royal-Thomian big match rescheduled

The 2018 Royal-Thomian cricket encounter has been rescheduled to 9, 10 & 11 of March as the State funeral of Late Ven. Kusaladhamma Thera is to be held at the Independence Square on Thursday (8).

Set clear timetable to implement commitments: Canada to SL

The Government of Canada called on the Sri Lankan Government to set a clear timetable and strategy for the implementation of commitments made to Sri Lankans and to ensure their human rights are protected.

Man dies in scrap iron yard explosion

A 29-year-old man died in an explosion in a scrap iron yard at Palaviya in Puttlam today, Police said. The victim was identified as an employee of the yard.The Puttalam Police are investigating,

Suspect arrested over 10-year-old boy’s killing

The suspect in the abduction and killing of a 10-year-old boy in Chilaw, had been arrested from a fisheries village in Nayaru, Mullaitivu yesterday, Police said.The body of the 10-year-old boy who was missing since Sunday (25) was found two days later at a forest area in Iranawila, Chilaw.

No infertility tablets in western medicine: Health DG

Health Services Director General Dr. Anil Jasinghe said no tablet had been invented in the western medicine which can cause infertility. Dr. Jasinghe, in a statement, said the Health Ministry had received inquiries about ‘infertility tablets’ following several incidents took place in the country.

Mahendran will be brought back: Amaraweera

UPFA General Secretary and Minister Mahinda Amaraweera said Arjuna Mahendran, the main suspect of the Central Bank bond scam, would be brought back to Sri Lanka through the Interpol.

President to visit Japan this month

President Maithripala Sirisena would undertake an official visit to Japan from March 12-15 and meet with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, Nikkei Asian Review reported on Saturday.   

Two SL Navy ships leave to attend MILAN-2018

Two Sri Lanka Navy Ships, Samudura and Suranimila, left for India on Friday from the Port of Trincomalee to attend a congregation of littoral navies known as MILAN which is being conducted by Indian Navy.