Suggestions that switch from PR system will wipe out small parties a canard: Zuhair

Suggestions that the switch over from the Proportional Representation (PR) system to the mixed electoral system will wipe out small and minority parties is another canard spread by these parties, the National United Front (NUF) said in a statement yesterday.

Sinhala Ravaya against Wilpattu deforestation

Ramazan fasting on Friday

The Ramazan fasting will start from Friday 19th June since the new moon was not cited today, the Colombo Grand Mosque announced

Dhal prices reduced

The special commodity levy imposed on dhal was reduced by Rs. 4.75 rom mid night today, the Finance Ministry said.

UNP-SLMC scuttling 20A - Nimal

Opposition Leader Nimal Siripala De Silva today charged that the United National Party (UNP) and the Sri Lanka Muslim Congress (SLMC) were in a move to scuttle the passage of the 20th Amendment to the Constitution in Parliament and the two political parties issue conflicting and different statements on electoral reforms at different times.

High level discussions held on reconciliation

Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) said high level officials were engaging in internal consultations over establishing a transparent and inclusive process to develop credible mechanisms for accountability and reconciliation – a move that has been urged by the UNHRC and the international community, MFA Spokesperson Mahishini Colonne said today

Unemployed Graduates’ protest

Video: Dissolution after 20A is passed: UNP

The United National Party (UNP) today stressed the need to enact the 20th Amendment as soon as possible to pave the way for the dissolution of Parliament at the earliest.

First day washed out from rain

Video: No-faith debate on PM July third week: SLFP

The debate on the no-confidence motion on Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe could be held in the third week of July, the SLFP said quoting Leader of the House Lakshman Kiriella as saying at the party Leaders meeting held yesterday.

SL placed sixth for forced marriages in UK

Sri Lankans are among the top 10 immigrant families to Britain who are being forced into marriage, a study revealed.

Sajin’s bail application rejected; re-remanded

Colombo Fort Magistrate Priyantha Liyanage today rejected the bail application submitted by UPFA MP Sajin de Vass Gunawardena and further remanded him till June 24 in connection with allegedly misusing 22 vehicles belonging to the Presidential Secretariat.

Tissa at Bribery Commission

Former United National Party (UNP) General Secretary and MP Tissa Attanayake arrived at the Bribery Commission this morning after he was summoned to record a statement over the acceptance of a portfolio just before the previous Presidential Election.

Gazette on 20A issued

The gazette notification on the 20th Amendment to the Constitution had been published, the Government Printer said today.

India-SL road link in the works: Union minister

The Centre is also looking at connecting India and Sri-Lanka via a sea-bridge following the inauguration of Agartala-Dhaka bus service and signing of the Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Nepal motor vehicle agreement, Road Transport and Highways Union Minister Nitin Gadkari said on Tuesday.

Egypt court confirms Morsi death sentence

An Egyptian court upheld Tuesday a death sentence against ousted Islamist president Mohamed Morsi for plotting jailbreaks and attacks on police during the country's 2011 uprising.

State Defence Minister and Air Force chief at unveiling of stupa

MS should have cracked down on pro-MR rallies: Hirunika

Western Provincial Councillor Hirunika Premachandra said yesterday that if President Maithripala Sirisena had taken disciplinary action against those who had participated in the Nugegoda Rally which was held to promote former President Mahinda Rajapaksa’s Prime Ministerial candidature, similar rallies would not have been held elsewhere later.

Wijeyadasa: Domestic inquiry will be credible

Justice Minister Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe yesterday vowed that the domestic inquiry, the Sri Lankan government would launch to investigate the excesses allegedly took place at the final phase of the war, would for surely be a credible mechanism for the global as well as the local community.

12 Chinese men with forged e-tickets deported

A dozen Chinese men who had obtained tourist visas to enter the country by producing forged return electronic tickets were nabbed by officers of the Department of Immigration and Emigration on Monday.

TASLR protests against salary anomalies

Video: Protest against welikada killings

New Task Force to curb cyber bullying via social media

The National Child Protection Authority (NCPA) had appointed a Task Force to combat the growing threat to children and youth posed by bullying and sexual harassment via social media sites and mobile phone devices, NCPA Chairperson Natasha Balendra said.

​No-faith motion on Ravi on July 6

The Opposition had agreed to take the no-confidence motion against Finance Minister Ravi Karunanayake for debate on July 6, Deputy Speaker Chandima Weerakkody said.

Lankans in S. Korea out of MERS scare

All Sri Lankans including migrant workers in South Korea were safe from MERS (Middle East Respiratory Syndrome) virus that had an outbreak in that country, Bureau of Foreign Employment said today.

Maithri wants unity in SLFP

President Maithripala Sirisena, at a top level meeting of Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP), had stressed the need to preserve unity in the party and had appointed a six member committee to resume the dialogue with former President Mahinda Rajapaksa to evolve measures in this direction, sources told the Daily Mirror.

New SLAF Commander assumes duties

Video: Rathana Thera wants a new govt. before polls to pass 20A

Jathika Hela Urumaya (JHU) Parliamentarian Ven. Athuraliye Rathana Thera, who is the spearhead of National Council for Clean Tomorrow (NCCT) today called for a formation of new government before Parliamentary elections to pass the 20th Amendment to the Constitution.

Vass Gunawardena granted bail

Former DIG Vass Gunawardena and four other accused, who were in remand custody for allegedly killing businessman Mohamed Shiyam, were granted bail today by the High Court.

Red notice on Sicille: HC seeks report

The High Court today issued an order to the OIC of CID Interpol Unit to file a report regarding the progress of the red notice previously issued for the arrest of Sicille Kotelawala, wife of businessman Lalith Kotelawala.