Wimal asks PM, President to resign

While claiming that it was a big mockery to appoint the Prime Minister, who was the mastermind of the bond scam, as the Law and Order Minister, the National Freedom Front (NFF) leader Wimal Weerawansa said the PM and the President should resign without dragging the country towards anarchy.

Mahendran not in Singapore address - Courier service

An international courier service, which was tasked to hand over the Notice issued by the Colombo Fort Magistrate, to former Central Bank Governor Arjun Mahendran who is in Singapore, had reportedly informed the CID that Mr. Mahendran was not present in the given address in Singapore, informed sources said.

SF Law and Order Minister in two weeks: Rajitha

Cabinet Spokesman and Minister Rajitha Senaratne today said that Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe had accepted the Ministry of Law and Order only for two weeks, and that Field Marshal Sarath Fonseka would be given the portfolio afterwards.

Myanmar donate 300 tonnes of rice to Lankan flood victims

A ceremony to donate 300 tonnes of rice to Sri Lanka’s flood victims was held by the government and the Myanmar Rice Federation (MRF) on 24 February at Pinlekoethwe rice mill in Dagon Seikkan Indistrial Zone, the Global New Light of Myanmar reported today.

No-faith motion if UNP leadership doesn’t change: Range Bandara

UNP State Minister Range Bandara today said a no-faith motion would be brought against the party  leadership with the support of other UNP MPs, if the party leadership was not changed.

Cabinet reshuffle not the solution: Champika

While claiming that the Cabinet reshuffle was not a solution to the political crisis in the country, Minister Patali Champika Ranawaka said today an action plan to address political, social and economic problems of the people was the need of the hour.

SAITM students warn of uproars

The Student Action Committee of SAITM today warned of uproars if they were left out of options to get their issues addressed by the authorities.

Sridevi’s death accidental drowning: Forensics report

Superstar Bollywood actress Sridevi Kapoor has died of accidental drowning, a Dubai forensics report said. The BBC said it was earlier reported that the actress, 54, known simply as Sridevi, died of cardiac arrest on Saturday while at a family wedding in Dubai.

Committee to expedite action against fraud

A three-member committee comprising Rajitha Senaratne, D.M. Suwaminathan and Ajith P. Perera was appointed by Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe to expedite the action to be taken on fraud and corruption.

SriLankan flights delay due to unforeseen events

Issuing an Urgent Travel Alert, the SriLankan Airlines today said its customers have been subjected to great inconvenience and delayed flights due to a combination of unforeseen events, including a bird strike which damaged an aircraft in Cochin.  

PM may use Law and Order portfolio to shield Mahendran: GL

While claiming that Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe had no moral right to be appointed as the Minister of law and Order, Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) Chairman G.L. Peiris claimed that the PM would make use the new portfolio to protect Central Bank’s former governor Arjuna Mahendran who is implicated in the bond scam.

Gota's Avant Garde case fixed for March 26

The trial, in which former defence secretary Gotabaya Rajapaksa, Nissanka Senadhipathi and six others are facing corruption charges in connection with the Avant Garde Maritime Services Ltd, was postponed to March 26 by Colombo Chief Magistrate today.

SC stays case against Ex-CJ Mohan Pieris

A stay order was issued today by Supreme Court preventing Colombo Magistrate’s Court from hearing the case filed by the Bribery Commission against former Chief Justice Mohan Pieris.

Cabinet reshuffle a joke: Ravi

United National Party (UNP) MP Ravi Karunanayake told journalists yesterday the Cabinet reshuffle was a joke and an eyewash.

One killed in shooting at Mirijjawila

A passenger who was travelling on a bus plying to Ampara from Matara was shot dead at Mirijjawila this morning, Police said.

Attanayake Case: Court re-summons Prez, PM

The Colombo High Court today re-summoned President Maithripala Sirisena and Prime Minister RanilWickremesinghe to appear in court on July 24 to give evidence in a case filed against TissaAttanayake on charges of forgery.

Car falls into Viyana canal in Mahiyangana: One missing

One person went missing when a car heading towards Mahiyangana from Badulla toppled into the Viyana canal at the 7th milepost on the Badulla- Mahiyangana Road this morning, Police said.

Govt. yet to fulfil promises to Tamils, Sampanthan tells US delegate

The Good Governance Government had not fulfilled the promises it had given to the Tamil community when it was elected to office in 2015, Opposition Leader R. Sampanthan told US Congressman James Sensenbrenner at the Opposition Leader’s office in Parliament on Thursday.

PM will hold Law and Order only for a week

Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe will hold the Minister of Law and Order only for a week, informed sources said yesterday.

No foreign kidneys transplants in SL: Rajitha

The Health Ministry has suspended kidney transplants in Sri Lanka with kidneys obtained from foreigners and also requests private hospitals not to charge any fee from those who come forward to donate organs or pay for their organs, Health Minister Dr. Rajitha Senaratne said.

Uma Oya Project: SC permits Bar Association to Intervene

Supreme Court permitted the Bar Association of Sri Lanka to be an intervenient petitioner in the FR petition with regard to the Uma Oya Project.

A pointless reshuffle: MR

Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa said today that the Cabinet reshuffle was pointless as there was nothing new in it, while observing that removing the portfolio of Highways from the Minister from Kandy was a loss to the Kandy people.

Cabinet reshuffle, a joke says Wasantha

Cabinet reshuffle was a joke and the Government had failed to deliver the change expected by the people, State Minister of Foreign Affairs Wasantha Senanayake said today.

Fire destroys spare parts shop in Kottawa

A fire broke out at a vehicle spare parts shop in Kottawa a short while ago, the Police said.

Two suspects nabbed with gold at Kalpitiya

Two suspects had been taken into custody by the Navy attached to the Northwestern Naval Command at the Kandakkuliya, Kalpitiya, while attempting to smuggle out gold weighing 7kg worth approximately Rs. 50 million, Navy Media Spokesman Commander Dinesh Bandara said.

Heavy showers, winds expects over the island: Met.

Showery condition is expected in the coming days over the island due to a disturbance in the vicinity of Sri Lanka, the Meteorology Department said today.

Harsha appointed National Policies State Minister

Deputy Minister Dr. Harsha De Silva was appointed as the State Minister of National Policies and Economic Affairs. Minister Ajith P. Perara was appointed as the State Minister of Prisons and Rehabilitation while MP J. C. Alawathuwala was appointed as the Deputy Minister of Home Affairs.

Harin gets Foreign Employment, Sagala Youth Affairs

Minister Harin Fernando was appointed as the new Cabinet Minister of Digital Infrastructure and Foreign Employment. Former Law and Order Minister Sagala Ratnayake was appointed as the new Cabinet Minister of Youth Affairs and Southern Development.

Hashim, Kiriella get Ministries swapped

Former Public Enterprise Development Minister Kabir Hashim is the new Cabinet Minister of Higher Education and Highways. Former Higher Education Minister Lakshman Kirielle is the new Cabinet Minister of State Enterprise and Kandy Development.

PM new Law and Order Minister

Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe was appointed as the new Cabinet Minister of Law and Order during the Cabinet reshuffle commenced at the Presidential Secretariat today, President’s Media Division said.