Aussie cows off loaded at Rajapaksa Port

A large stock of Australian cows was off loaded at the Magampura, Hambantota Mahinda Rajapaksa Port today. The stock of farm animals, 1250 in total, was handed over to the State farm at Ridiyagama, Ambalantota.

Justice Abrew’s FR Petition withdrawn

The Fundamental Rights Petition filed by Supreme Court Judge Sarath De Abrew was withdrawn today, after Counsel informed court that there was no danger of imminent arrest of the judge.

Prasanna, wife released on bail

Western Provincial Council Chief Minister Prasanna Ranatunga and his wife were granted bail by the Colombo Fort Magistrate when they were appeared in court today on charges of threatening a businessman demanding money and accepting a part of the amount.  

Ex-LTTErs to contest Jaffna

A group of rehabilitated LTTE combatants will contest the August 17th General Elections as an independent group for the Jaffna District.

UNP would secure a landslide victory: Wijeyadasa

The United National Party (UNP) said today they would secure a landslide victory at the parliamentary election similar to the UNP election victory in 1977.

UPFA, UNP national lists announced

The national lists of the UNP and UPFA were announced by the respective parties today after handing over party nominations lists at district secretariats.

Will continue the January 8 struggle: Patali

United National Front for Good Governance General Secretary Patali Champika Ranawaka said today they would decide independently in a future parliament though contesting on the United National Party (UNP) ticket.

Kamal steps back to allow space for crossovers

Popular Actor Kaml Addararachchi said today he decided not to contest at the general elections so as to make way for those who crossed over to the United National Front for Good Governance (UNFGG) considering the latest political developments.

No speech by MS today

President’s Media Division today rejected reports that President Maithripala Sirisena would make a special speech later today.

Objections against Dullas, Manoj over-ruled

Objections filed against UPFA Matara District team leader Dullas Alahapperuma and candidate Manoj Sirisena, were rejected by Returning Officer E.A.C. Vidanagamachchi a short while ago.

MR leads UPFA Kurunegala list

UPFA Kurunegala nominations list with former President Mahinda Rajapaksa as the team leader was handed over to the Kurunegala District Secretariat this morning.

Nominations lists for Colombo

Political parties today handed over their nominations lists to District Secretariats and the lists of mainstream political parties contesting for Colombo District are as follows.

No UPFA nominations to Duminda, Sajin, Mervyn and Sarana

Former UPFA Parliamentarians Duminda Silva, Sajin de Vass Gunawardene, Mervyn Silva and Sarana Gunawardena were not given nominations for the forthcoming General Election, United Peoples' Freedom Alliance (UPFA) General Secretary Susil Premajayantha said today.

Susil hospitalised and discharged

UPFA General Secretary Susil Premajayantha had been admitted to a private hospital in Colombo last night due to a sudden illness and had been discharged this morning.

Full-face helmets: Stay order on ban extended

The Appeal Court today extended the interim order issued staying the operation of the police circular banning the use of full-face helmets, until September 2.

Duminda contemplates independent list

Former UPFA MP Duminda Silva, who is unlikely to get nomination, is contemplating the possibility of fielding an independent list. Yet, the UPFA has come under pressure from his supporters in Kolonnawa urging that he be given nominations.

I have neither here nor there now: Somawansa

Former Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) leader Somawansa Amarasinghe has decided not to contest the upcoming general elections and withdrawn from the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to form the United National Front for Good-Governance with the UNP, JHU and some SLFP breakaways.

Left breakaways join UNFGG

The United Left Front (ULF) formed by breakaway groups of the Lanka Sama Samaja Party, the Communist Party and the Democratic Left Front, will contest the upcoming general elections with the UNP led alliance, its chairman Dr. Jayampathy Wickramaratne said.

MR’s nomination has benefited the UNP: Minister

Former president Mahinda Rajapaksa’s nomination to contest the general election benefited the United National Party (UNP), Minister John Amaratunga said today.

Vehicle movement restricted in city tomorrow

Vehicle movement would be restricted in Narahenpita and Elvitigala Mawatha areas from 7.00 a.m. to 3.00 p.m. tomorrow as handing over of nominations is expected take place at the District Secretariat office in Colombo.

​Champika,Rajitha,Arjuna,Hirunika sign from UNFGG

JHU General Secretary Champika Ranawaka, Rajitha Senaratne, Arjuna Ranatunga and Hirunika Premachandra have signed their nomination papers for the forthcoming General Elections from the newly formed United National Front for Good Governance, sources said. 

Filipina beaten to death by Sri Lankan colleague

A Sri Lankan housemaid killed her Filipina colleague by severely beating her up following a heated argument at their employer’s house at Fujairah in UAE.

Coalition MoU signed

The Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to form the United National Good-Governance Front has been signed by the United National Party (UNP), Jathika Hela Urumaya (JHU) and some other members of SLFP breakaway faction at Temple Trees this morning.

Three wanted drug smugglers arrested in Pakistan

The Special Investigation Unit (SIU) of the Sindh Police in Pakistan arrested a notorious drug smuggler along with his two associates wanted in Sri Lanka and Thailand during a raid in the Malir Halt area in Karachi.

Two Jaffna Uni students drown

Two students of the Jaffna University drowned while they were bathing at Wishwamadu Lake in Pudukuduirippu.

​FCID to be legalised -Ranil

Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe said the Financial Crimes Investigation Division (FCID) that was set up to investigate into the corruption and frauds would be legalised to continue the investigations after August 17.

​Foreign beggar in Kollupitiya

A young disabled foreigner and an elderly woman, supposed to be is mother, were seen begging in Kollupitiya town on Thursday evening (09).

​CWC to contest from UPFA

Ceylon Workers Congress General Secretary Arumugam Thondaman today signed the nomination papers to contest the forthcoming General election. The CWC will contest the election from the United People's Freedom Party (UPFA).

​Video: UNP approves ‘United National Front for Good Governance’

The UNP today approved the United National Front for Good Governance, a new alliance with sections of the Sri Lanka Freedom Party and Jathika Hela Urumaya (JHU) to contest at the forthcoming General Elections under the elephant symbol.

​Domestic gas price reduced by Rs.100

The price of a 12.5 kg domestic LP gas cylinder has been reduced by Rs 100 with effect from July 15, Finance Minister Ravi Karunanayake announced today.