Bangladesh bowled out for 82

Bangladesh were bowled out for 82 in the tri-series game against Sri Lanka in Mirpur.

SL, Indonesia discuss defense cooperation

Indonesian President Joko Widodo and President Maithripala Sirisena had discussed enhancement of cooperation between the security forces of  the two countries during yesterday’s meeting, Presidential Media Unit said.

Clash outside Uva PC: Six including two councillors hospitalised

At least six people including two Provincial Councillors hospitalised following a clash outside the Uva Provincial Council in Badulla today.

Rajiv Gandhi assassination: CBI says "no help from Sri Lanka"

A convict who has spent 26 years in jail for the assassination of Rajiv Gandhi has requested the Supreme Court to reopen the case and cancel his conviction.

Dubai seeks extradition of two Lankans for roommate's murder

The Dubai public prosecution is taking necessary legal action to seek extradition of two Sri Lankans, who killed their counterpart after they were apparently duped by him and fled the country.

Gazette allowing unlimited foreign loans detrimental to SL: Bandula

The government was getting ready to issue a Gazette titled ‘Active Liability Management Gazette’ which would grant the finance minister the power to raise unlimited foreign loans exceeding even the borrowings mentioned in the 2018 budget, MP Bandula Gunawardane said yesterday.

Speaker not informed of unity govt. extension

Speaker Karu Jayasuriya said yesterday he had not received a letter extending the agreement of the national government.

Govt. unable to identify real challenges: Gota

Former defence secretary Gotabaya Rajapaksa said the current government has failed to identify the real challenges facing the country and instead had made the defaming of Mahinda Rajapaksa as its only challenge and objective.

I feel sorry for President Sirisena- Keheliya

Commenting on the statement made by President Maithripala Sirisena on Monday, in which he made an appeal to Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe to give him the strength to punish rogues; Joint Opposition MP Keheliya Rambukwella said yesterday that he felt sad for President Sirisena.  

PCoI report was first sent to Parliament: Amaraweera

UPFA General Secretary and Minister Mahinda Amaraweera today assured that no politician had been given the bond commission report before it was submitted in Parliament.

Presidential Sec. says Ravi given copy of bond report

The Presidential Secretariat today contradicted the Speaker Karu Jayasuriya when it confirmed that a copy of the bond commission report was given to UNP MP Ravi Karunanayake on January 17.

GL says PM bribed TNA MPs to vote for budget

The Bribery Commission should probe the allegations made by MP Sivashakthi Anandan that 15 Tamil National Alliance (TNA) MPs had been bribed by Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe's Ministry of National Policy and Economic Affairs, the Joint Opposition said today.

Australia, SL working closely to end people smuggling: HC

Australian and Sri Lankan authorities are working closely together to shut down people smuggling syndicates operating in the region, Australian High Commissioner (HC) Bryce Hutchesson said today.

Debate on PCoI and PRECIFAC reports on Feb. 20, 21

Political party leaders today decided to hold the debate on the bond commission and the PRECIFAC reports on February 20 and 21, Parliamentary sources said.

Ravi thanks MS for absolving him, PM and UNP from bond scam allegations

UNP MP Ravi Karunanayake in a statement today thanked President Maithripala Sirisena for appointing the Presidential Commission of Inquiry on the bond issue after the formation of the good governance government and through its final report for absolving the UNP, the Prime Minister and especially him from all allegations levelled.

Two stay orders issued against IUSF protest march

The Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court and the Gangodawila Magistrate’s Court today issued stay orders preventing a protest march organised by the Inter University Student’s Federation (IUSF) which was scheduled for tomorrow, the Police said.

SL to remain engaged with disarmament goals

Sri Lanka hoped to remain proactively engaged within the Conference on Disarmament (CD) to help achieve its objectives, Sri Lanka's Permanent Representative to the UN in Geneva Ambassador Ravinatha Aryasinha said on Tuesday on the occasion of Sri Lanka assuming the responsibility of the CD as its first President of the 2018 session.

Speaker denies Ravi’s request to make special statement

Speaker Karu Jayasuriya denied a request made by MP Ravi Karunanayake to make a special statement in Parliament today. The Speaker said Mr. Karunanayake cannot be allowed to make a statement as it does not fall in line with a privilege issue.

Fisticuff at SLMC election

A tense situation prevailed outside the polling centre of the Sri Lanka Medical Council (SLMC), where its election is being held a short while ago, Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) President Dr. Anurudda Padeniya said.

Cabinet reshuffle soon after election: Lakshman Yapa

President Maithripala Sirisena would opt for a Cabinet reshuffle soon after the February 10 Local Government (LG) polls aimed at accelerating the economic progress, State Minister Lakshman Yapa Abeywardane said today.

Indonesian President arrives in SL

Indonesian President Joko Widodo arrived in Sri Lanka a short while ago, with a delegation of 50 members, on a two-day official visit.

PRECIFAC report published online

The final report of the Presidential Commission of Inquiry (PCoI) to investigate and inquire into Serious Acts of Fraud, Corruption and Abuse of Power, State Resources and Privileges (PRECIFAC) has been published online on the President’s official website.

Seven trains canceled due to strike

Seven train services have been canceled this morning due to an ongoing strike launched by the Locomotive Engineering Operators' Union (LEOU), the Railway Control Room said.

Operating brothel: Nine women, man arrested

Nine women and a man were arrested last night for allegedly operating a brothel under the guise of an Ayurvedic massage parlour at Mount Lavinia, the Police said.

Vehicular movements will be restricted today due to VVIP movements

Vehicle movement will be restricted in several roads between Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) and Colombo today due to the departure of Singaporean Prime Minister from Sri Lanka and the arrival of Indonesian President today, police said.

Bond report was not sent to Ravi: Speaker

Speaker Karu Jayasuriya yesterday dismissed a claim made by UNP MP Ravi Karunayake that he had obtained a copy of the report and confirmed that the Bond Commission report was only forwarded to the president's office, Parliament, the Attorney General and the Central Bank.

PRECIFAC recommends legal action on MR and Gota

Presidential Commission of Inquiry to Investigate and Inquire into Serious Acts of Fraud, Corruption and Abuse of Power, State Resources and Privileges (PRECIFAC) which had held former President Mahind Rajapaksa responsible for allegedly causing a financial loss to ITN had recommended filing of legal action against him.  

Kataragama shooting -- Sagala pulls up Police Chief

Law and Order Minister Sagala Ratnayaka is reported to have taken Police Chief Pujith Jayasundara to task in connection with the incident where a youth was allegedly shot dead by a police constable in Kataragama.

Be ready to be jailed for giving false evidence: DEW tells Ravi

Former COPE chairman D.E.W. Gunasekera said today MP Ravi Karunanayake should be prepared to go to jail and wear the jumper, for giving false evidence at the Bond Commission inquiry.

The President has been misled: Bandula

The Joint Opposition (JO) today rejected remarks made by President Maithripala Sirisena that former president Mahinda Rajapaksa had abstained from voting for a no-faith motion against MP Ravi Karunanayake and said the President had been mislead.