UPFA candidates sign nominations

Ravi to report Hyatt project malpractices to FCID

The finance ministry is to make a formal complaint to the Police Financial Crime Investigation Division (FCID) on the large scale misappropriation of funds and malpractices said to have taken place in the construction of the Hyatt Hotel projects in Colpetty and Hambantota during the last regime.

Prasanna, wife summoned on July 14

The Colombo Fort Magistrate had issued a notice on the Western Provincial Council Chief Minister Prasanna Ranatunga and his wife Morin Ranatunga to appear in court on July 14 for not appearing before the FCID, Police Spokesman Ruwan Gunasekara said today.

Army Officer involved in Weligama accident suspended

Army Commander Crishanthe De Silva, has suspended with immediate effect the service of the Army officer involved in the fatal road accident in Gurubabila , Weligana, which claimed the lives of three persons.

CBK leaves for Britain

Former President Chandrika Bandaranaike Kumarathunga left for Britain last night, amidst rising Political tensions in the country.

Video: SLFP nominations not finalised - Rajitha

The nomination list of the SLFP had not been finalised even though nomination papers were signed, Cabinet Spokesman Rajitha Senaratne said today.

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Video: UPFA raps Ranil's DEW drop

Two senior UPFA members today denounced Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe’s comments on COPE Chairman D.E.W Gunasekera.

Video: Economy grew only 4.5 in '14 - Harsha

A new method of computation would be adopted in measuring the economic growth of the country, Deputy Minister of Policy Planning Dr. Harsha De Silva said today.

Video: SF for Colombo, Anoma for Gampaha

Democratic Party Leader Field Marshall Sarath Fonseka would contest the general elections from the Colombo District, while his wife Anoma Fonseka would contest from the Gampaha District under the flaming torch symbol, the party said.

SC allows to proceed with Aluthgama FR petitions

The Supreme Court today granted leave to proceed with regard to the five fundamental rights petitions challenging police inaction during the clashes at Aluthgama in 2014.

​EC announces party symbols

Elections Commissioner Mahinda Deshapriya in an Extraordinary Gazette Notification announced the symbols to be used by political parties at the upcoming general election.

MR signs nominations for Kurunegala: Wimal

Former president Mahinda Rajapaksa has signed nominations to contest the upcoming general election from the Kurunegala district today, former MP Wimal Weerawansa said.

Chilaw Mayor to contest from UNP

The Chilaw Mayor Hilary Prasanna Fernando has decided to contest from the UNP ticket at the upcoming general election.

CBK blocks Prasanna

As of yesterday, the United People’s Freedom Alliance (UPFA) members, chosen for candidacy, started signing their nomination papers. In most cases, the lists have been sorted out.

MR from Kurunegala; Chamal from Hambantota

Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa would be contesting the August 17 Parliamentary elections from the Kurunegala District, while the Speaker Chamal Rajapaksa would be contesting from the Hambantota District, a reliable SLFP source told the Daily Mirror yesterday.

Wariyapola assault: suspect pleads guilty

Robert Dasanlage Chandra Kumara alias Selva, who was slapped by a girl at the Wariyapola bus stand and led to a social media sensation, pleaded guilty for sexually harassing the girl and other offences.

Archaeological Department on 125th Anniversary

Ex PC chairman acquitted from death sentence

The Court of Appeal today acquitted and released former UPFA Mawanella Pradeshiya Sabha Chairman K. G. Piyatissa, who was sentenced to death for committing a murder at Belimulla, Mawanella.

Lebanese suspect injured in police firing at Pamankada

The Havelock Town Pizza Hut would have turned into slaughterhouse yesterday but for the prompt action of a policeman who stopped a Lebanese man armed with a machete going on a hacking spree against three women.

WPC UPFA member Thushara Perera arrested

Western Provincial Council (WPC) UPFA member Thushara Perera was today arrested following a dispute with a group of people after an accident involving his jeep and another vehicle at the 18th mile post on the Katunayake-Colombo Main Road, police said.

Liquor shops closed on July 10

All liquor shops in the country will be closed on July 10 in view of the Temperance Month, the Information Department said.

Lankan prostitution suspect escapes while police go for dinner

A Sri Lankan woman, wanted for allegedly soliciting for prostitution, escaped from police custody while being treated at the Kuala Lumpur Hospital.

Video: MR candidature a positive phenomenon: Ranjan

The candidature of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa at the general elections should be considered as a positive phenomenon, United National Party member Ranjan Ramanayake said today.

Five more ambassadors confirmed

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) today confirmed the appointments of five more Heads of Missions who have presently been selected out of a total of 33.

Audio: Private buses to shun election posters, banners

Private buses would not be allowed to use election propaganda banners and posters on them for the upcoming general elections, Lanka Private Bus Owners' Association (LPBOA) said today.

Magistrate favoured Justice Abrew: ASG

The Attorney General’s Department today informed the Supreme Court that Mt. Lavinia Magistrate Mohomed Shahabdeen had favoured Justice Sarath De Abrew because of his position as a Supreme Court Judge.

No work at 23 tea factories

Postal voting on August 5 and 6

Postal voting for the upcoming general election will be held on August 5 and 6 with school teachers permitted to cast their postal votes on August 3, the Elections Department announced today.

Daily ‘Tamil Mirror’ from today

A Wijeya Newspaper publication, ‘Tamil Mirror’ is the newest Tamil daily to hit the stands.