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.

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.

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.

Kamal to contest from UNP

Popular actor Kamal Addararachchi today said he would contest the parliamentary election from the United National Party (UNP) either from Ratnapura or Gampaha Districts.

TN denies LTTE Threat to Mullaperiyar Dam, to file SC affidavit

The Tamil Nadu State government will file an additional affidavit in the Supreme Court leaving out the section of an Intelligence Bureau report that “cites” the threat to the Mullaperiyar dam by the remnant cadres of LTTE, the Hindu reported.

Lankan youth dies in Surrey after being hit by cricket ball

A British Tamil League cricketer has died after being struck in the chest by a ball during a club match in Surrey.

TU action closes 23 tea factories

Ongoing trade union action by estate workers, demanding a basic wage of Rs. 1,000, has forced tea manufacturers to close 23 factories by today.  

Pensions of pre-2006 retirees increased

The pension anomalies of those who retired before year 2006 would be increased, starting August, by amounts varying from Rs.3,000 to Rs. 12,000 under the revised pension scheme according to the post they served in, the Pensions Department said.

No sign of missing Indian aircraft in SL waters

The Sri Lankan Navy has informed India that there was no sign of the missing Indian military surveillance aircraft in Sri Lankan waters.

Revoke his benefits as retired Head of State: Akila

The United National Party (UNP) today said benefits given to former President Mahinda Rajapska as a retired Head of State should be taken back if he makes a comeback to politics.

Jeweller shot dead in Minuwangoda

The owner of jewellery shop was shot dead in Minuwangoda this evening by four armed men who attempted to rob the jewellery, police said.

UPFA nomination lists after MS approval

The United People’s Freedom Alliance (UPFA) said it would finalize its nomination lists tomorrow after it is approved by President Maitripala Sirisena, party officials said.