Mahendran resumes duty after bond probe report

Central Bank Governor Arjuna Mahendran has resumed duties after a more than five-week voluntary leave of absence after being cleared by a panel investigating a controversial government bond auction, the Reuters said today.

Video: People’s aspirations not fulfilled: JVP

Making a review of the first 100 days of the present government, the Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) today said there were many aspirations of the people that had not been fulfilled during this period.

Harin, cousin clash

Police investigation has been launched to the incident where Uva Province Chief Minister Harin Fernando and his cousin Mahil Fernando were admitted to hospital following a clash between them at the Colombo Swimming Club in Kollupitiya yesterday evening, the Police said.

Polls after 19 and 20As: Rajitha

The Cabinet gave the nod for the electoral reforms that would elect 238 members at the forthcoming Parliamentary polls, with an increase of 13 members to the current 225 member Parliament, Cabinet Spokesman and Minister Rajitha Senaratne said today.

Basil wants transfer to CNH

Former minister Basil Rajapaksa, who was remanded and later transferred to the Prison Hospital, has requested the authorities to admit him to a paying ward at the Colombo National Hospital (CNH).

Team to Ukraine to probe arms deal

Foreign Minister Mangala Samaraweera and Ukrainian Ambassador Oleksandr Shevchenko had discussed the possibility of sending a team to Ukraine next month to inquire into allegations levelled against former Ambassador Udayanga Weeratunaga.

Video: Gota visits Basil

Former defence secretary Gotabaya Rajapaksa today visited his brother, the former economic development minister Basil Rajapaksa at the Prisons Hospital in Welikada.     

Gota leaves BC

Former defense secretary Gotabaya Rajapaksa left the Bribery Commission a short while ago after his lawyers requested more time as the matter he was questioned was different from the one which was informed to him.

Gota at Bribery Commission

Former Defence Secretary Gotabaya Rajapaksa arrived at the Bribery Commission this morning after he was summoned to record a statement over various allegations.

​Basil transferred to Prison hospital

Former Economic Development Minister Basil Rajapaksa who was remanded till May 5, was transferred to the Prison Hospital last night, officials said.

Basil Rajapaksa remanded

Former Economic Development Minister Basil Rajapaksa, former Secretary of the Economic Development Ministry Nihal Jayatilake and former Divineguma Fund Director General R.R.K. Ranawaka who were arrested by the Police Financial Crimes Investigation Division (FCID) were remanded till May 5 by the Kaduwela magistrate a short while ago, police said.

Next election only after electoral reforms: UPFA

The United People’s Freedom Alliance (UPFA) today emphasised that the general election would be held under the new electoral system despite the time it would take to have them approved under the 20th Amendment to the Constitution.

Court Order banning protest outside BC

The Colombo Chief Magistrate today issued an order banning the protest which was to be held outside the Bribery Commission tomorrow, police said.

Opposition wants 19A redrafted

Opposition leader Nimal Siripala de Silva said today the proposed 19th Amendment must be redrafted to keeping with the Supreme Court determination, re-gazetted and the Supreme Court approval obtained before presenting it in Parliament.

Video: Basil Rajapaksa arrested

Former Economic Development Minister Basil Rajapaksa, former Secretary of the Ministry Nihal Jayatilake and former Divineguma Fund Director General R.R.K. Ranawaka were arrested a short while ago.

Duminda declares his assets to BC

Colombo District Parliamentarian Duminda Silva today handed over a report declaring his assets and liabilities to the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption.

Dehiwala Zoo looking for surrogate mother for lion cubs

The National Zoological Garden said it was looking out for a female dog with puppies of two or three days old to feed three lion cubs that were born this morning.

We have had no dealings with Wele Suda: Artistes

A group of artistes today urged the Police to reveal the details of any allegations if there were any made by Samantha Kumara alias Wele Suda against artistes instead of leaving room for speculation and an excuse for gossip mongers to defame them.

Special statement by President tomorrow

President Maithripala Sirisena will make a special statement on the 100-day programme over the electronic media tomorrow at 9.00 p.m., the presidential media unit said.

Video: Portfolios pointless if 19A not passed: Dy. Minister

It is pointless for ministers to hold on to their portfolios after April 28 if the 19th Amendment is not enacted by then, a deputy minister said today.

Counter complaint against complaint on MR

Some lawyers have said they would complain to the Bribery Commission today against the complaint lodged against former President Mahinda Rajapaksa on bribery charges, Mr. Rajapaksa’s Spokesman Rohan Weliwita said.

​FCID grills Basil

Former minister Basil Rajapaksa has arrived to the Police Financial Crimes Investigation Division (FCID) to give a statement regarding the misappropriation of state funds and a financial transaction taken place at the Divi Neguma Department, Police spokesman ASP Ruwan Gunasekara said.

​Lalith Weeratunga at FCID

Former President's Secretary Lalith Weeratunga, is being questioned by the Financial Crimes Investigation Division (FCID) regarding a financial transaction at the Telecommunications Regulatory Commission (TRC), Police spokesman ASP Ruwan GHunasekara said.

Two arrested for murder at St. Peter’s College

Police have arrested two suspects in connection with the murder of a female employee at St. Peter’s College, Bambalapitiya.

MR as PM in Sirisena Govt will boost SL : Gotabaya

Sri Lanka’s once powerful Defence Secretary, Gotabaya Rajapaksa, wants President Maithripala Sirisena and former President Mahinda Rajapaksa to join hands to give the island nation a “functioning government” and lift it from the abyss of political confusion and economic stagnation.

New Chairman for Rakna Lanka Ltd

A new Board of Directors and chairpersons were appointed to Rakna Arakshaka Lanka Ltd, Lanka Logistics & Technologies Ltd and the Telecommunication Regulatory Commission today.

President should be firm: JVP

President Maithripala should act firmly in order to get the 19th Amendment to the Constitution passed, the Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) said today.

TN fishermen demand uninterrupted fishing rights in SL waters

Over 100 fishermen from Tamil Nadu will meet Indian External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj next Monday to give a petition demanding uninterrupted fishing rights in the Sri Lankan waters.

Police to give Basil reasonable time to report to FCID

Police Spokesman Ruwan Gunasekara said the police would give former Minister Basil Rajapaksa a reasonable time to report to the Financial Crime Investigation Division (FCID) based on acourt order against him.

MR not a god- Champika

Former president Mahinda Rajapaksa was not a god and there was no need to protest against the Bribery Commission decision to summon him, Jathika Hela Urumaya (JHU) General Secretary and Minister Patali Champika Ranawaka said today.