President’s, PM’s residencies to be relocated: Champika

Describing the government’s plans regarding the proposed Megapolis, Minister Patali Champika Ranawaka said that the official residences of the president and the prime minister would be moved to Sri Jayawardenepura, Kotte close by the Parliamentary Complex.

Standard house number plates from CMC

The Colombo Municipal Council (CMC) is to introduce a standard plate with the house number on it for the City of Colombo and will provide the plates to householders and government and commercial establishments in the near future, said Colombo Mayor A. J. M. Muzammil, yesterday.

CAA Chairman resigns

The Chairman of the Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA), Dr. R.M. K. Ratnayake has tendered his resignation to Industry and Commerce Minister Rishad Bathiudeen.

I don’t think govt will scrap Exec. Presidency-MR

Former president Mahinda Rajapakse said yesterday, in Kandy, that the executive presidential system would not be changed by this government. “What I feel is that the Executive Presidency will not be changed by this government,” he said.

​FCID visits CSN again

Police Financial Crimes Investigation Division officers visited the Carlton Sports Network (CSN) television office today for the second time to collect evidence relevant to the ongoing probe.

Cabinet to be briefed on Budget

A special cabinet meeting is slotted at 9.30 tomorrow morning to give a hint of the budget proposals to the members of the cabinet, Information and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Gayantha Karunatilaka said.

Govt. justifies political appointments in SL missions

Though the new government recalled all politically appointed heads and senior officials of Sri Lankan missions overseas back to the country, the government had not said it would not make political appointments in the future, the Foreign Ministry said on Thursday.

Paris attacks 'mastermind' killed in raid

The suspected ringleader of the Paris attacks, Abdelhamid Abaaoud, has been identified as one of those killed in a raid in Saint Denis, the Paris prosecutor says.

Google live traffic in SL

Google has made its live traffic updates available in Sri Lanka providing great ease for commuters to find roads with less traffic.

Govt. to probe UN Working Group claims

The government will investigate claims made by the United Nations Working Group on Enforced or Involuntary Disappearances (UNWGEID) including claims of a ‘secret’ detention centre operated in Trincomalee where detainees had been allegedly tortured, the Foreign Ministry said today.

Nishan Dhanasinghe new Prisons Commissioner

Prisons Commissioner Nishan Chandrajith Dhanasinghe has been appointed the Acting Commissioner General of Prisons with effect from November 12 by the Minister of Prison Reforms, Rehabilitation, Resettlement and Hindu Religious Affairs D.M. Swaminathan today.

Mahendra Ratwatte resigns as Mayor of Kandy

Kandy Mayor Mahendra Ratwatte has resigned from his post this morning to contest the election of Kandy Sri Vishnu Devala.

13 new ambassadors appointed

Thirteen new Sri Lankan Ambassadors including former Minister Dr. Karunasena Kodithuwakku have been appointed today.

Fourteen Indian fishermen arrested in SL waters

Navy and Coast Guard yesterday arrested fourteen Indian fishermen along with three fishing trawlers while they were poaching in Sri Lankan waters in close proximity to Delft Island.

Hopper, plain tea, milk tea prices up from Nov. 26

Prices would be increased on hoppers, plain tea and of all varieties of items sold at canteens from November 26, the national organizer of the All-Island Canteen Owners Association, Asela Sampath said today.

ITN controversy: PRECIFAC proceedings postponed

Proceedings of the Presidential Commission of Inquiry to Investigate and Inquire into Serious Acts of Fraud, Corruption and Abuse of Power, State Resources and Privileges (PRECIFAC) on the ITN controversy were postponed for tomorrow.

Maldives man critical after attack in SL

?A Maldivian man is in critical condition after being attacked on a main street in Sri Lanka on Wednesday.

​Mother of child left on tank bund tells her story

The mother of the three year old boy who had been abandoned near a bathing spot on the bund of the Mahakanadarawa tank in Mihintale surrendered to the Mihintale Police on Wednesday.

UNWGEID reveals details of a 'secret' detention camp

The United Nations Working Group on Enforced or Involuntary Disappearances (UNWGEID) concluding its visit to Sri Lanka today said they found an ‘unofficial’ detention centre operating within the confines of a Navy camp in Trincomalee where detainees had been held for prolonged periods and likely tortured.

Bryce Hutchesson appointed Australia’s next High Commissioner to SL

Bryce Hutchesson has been appointed Australia’s next High Commissioner to Sri Lanka with effect from early February 2016, Australian Foreign Affairs Minister Julie Bishop announced.  

Rishad: MRP for six new essential items

Industry and Commerce Minister Rishad Badhiutheen said today that the Consumer Affairs Authority had brought in a new set of Maximum Retail Prices (MRP) for six new essential consumer items, and these new prices with immediate effect.

GMOA wants probe into Ven. Sobitha Thera's death

The Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) today requested President Maithripala Sirisena to launch a comprehensive, impartial, and swift investigation into the death of the Chief Incumbent of the Kotte Sri Naga Viharaya Ven. Maduluwawe Sobitha Thera.

Another eleven LTTE cadres re-remanded

Another 11 LTTE former cadres who were detained under the Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA) were ordered to be further remanded till December 3 by additional Magistrate Aruni Atigala today.

I was not pulled up for Avant Garde comments: Rajitha

Health Minister Rajitha Senaratne today said he had not been pulled up by Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe for making comments on the Avant Garde controversy.

SL maid to be stoned to death; ministry files appeal

Government had filed an appeal before the Riyad Court in Saudi Arabia, on behalf of the Sri Lankan female domestic worker, who was recently sentenced to be stoned to death after being found guilty of having a clandestine affair, Foreign Employment Ministry said.

Prices of ten essential commodities to fall

The expansion of the tax net and reduction of prices of ten essential commodities will be among the main proposals of The ‘Budget 2016’ to be presented in Parliament by Finance Minister Ravi Karunanayaka tomorrow, a senior Cabinet Minister disclosed today.

Nose wheel of Colombo-Madurai aircraft comes off

One of the two nose wheels of a Spicejet aircraft, flying from Colombo to Madurai flight, came off while taxing down the Mudarai Airport yesterday afternoon, the Hindu reported.

Students surround Administrative building of Kelaniya Uni

The students of the Kelaniya University have surrounded the Administrative building of the University over 21 demands including putting an end to obtaining fees from the students and setting up of an IT centre.

Heavy traffic in Colombo Fort

Heavy traffic was reported in Colombo Fort because of a protest by a group of unemployed graduates urging the authorities to provide them with jobs immediately.

Won't do anything to harm ties with SL: Maldives

Maldives has assured Sri Lanka of strong bilateral relations in a bid to mend ties that had been strained as a result a series of diplomatic spats between the two countries.