Political influence blocking corruption: JVP

Don’t expect any more arrests of those alleged to have committed acts of corruption or any more political reforms from this government, the Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) said on Thursday.

No Glyphosate containers released as claimed: Ravi

The Glyphosate controversy has taken another twist with Finance Minister contradicting the statement made by acting Customs Director General R. Semasingha that 15 containers of Glyphosate had been released legally.

Police to appael on Kotakethana case

In an apparent bid to defuse potential future public unrest, in the wake of Thursday's commotion in Kahawatte following the Colombo High Court verdict on the Kotakethana double murder suspects, police said it would file an appeal in the coming days.

Ex-CJ's son slams Namal

Shaveen Bandaranayake, son of former Chief Justice Shirani Bandaranayake questioned MP Namal Rajapaksa’s moral stand, asking Rajapaksa if he understood how he (Shaveen) 'felt when my family was condemn(ed), vilified and harassed during the past two and a half years'.

Dissolve Parliament immediately: UNP to Maithri

The United National Party (UNP) the main constituent of the Yahapalanaya Government today strongly urged President Maithripala Sirisena to dissolve Parliament immediately and go for a general election.

Lankan found guilty of stabbing Aussie neighbour

A Sri Lankan who fatally stabbed a fellow Lankan refugee in Australia has been found guilty of murder by an Adelaide jury, which earlier heard the crime was committed after the victim called his killer a "lady boy".

Harin’s circular violates ethical guidelines-NFF

National Freedom Front (NFF) Parliamentarian Weerakumara Dissanayake yesterday charged that Uva Chief Minister Harin Fernando has issued a circular violating all administrative regulations, ethical guidelines and norms of good governance to enable his political supporters to engage in sand mining in the Mahiyangana constituency.

Video: No-faith motion a ruse to block 20A - JHU

The Jathika Hela Urumaya (JHU) said today that the main purpose of attempting to force the dissolution of parliament through a no-confidence motion against Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe, was to disrupt the enactment of the 20th Amendment to the Constitution.

Five UPFA Ministers appointed

Five United People’s Freedom Alliance (UPFA) parliamentarians including Lakshman Yapa Abeywardena were this morning appointed as ministers by President Maithripala Sirisena at the Presidential Secretariat.

Bayliss can take England back to the top: Mahela

Trevor Bayliss has been backed to help England return to the top of world cricket by one of the greatest players he has worked with.

India slams minister for rejecting fishermen’s proposal

Indian External Affairs Ministry in a statement, had called remarks by Fisheries Minister Mahinda Amaraweera ‘not helpful’ to the government’s efforts at finding a solution to the issue, The Hindu reported.

Student’s body found under Gintota Bridge

A body of a 15-year-old student who went missing on Sunday was found under the Gintota Bridge this morning, the Police said.

MSD protection for LG politicians

Several provincial politicians who pledged their support to the candidacy of President Maithripala Sirisena have been provided with security from Ministerial Security Division (MSD), the Daily Mirror learns.

MS rules out nomination for MR

President Maithripala Sirisena yesterday told the representatives of the UPFA that he could not agree to offer nominations to former President Mahinda Rajapaksa to contest the next election under under its betel symbol as the prime ministerial candidate, informed sources said yesterday.

Video: DG Customs was victim of misuse of power: JVP

The Director General of Customs was compelled to resign as a result of undue influence being brought to bear on him by a government minister who was engaged in the business of importing and exporting dried ericanuts , the Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) charged today.

Tense situ in Kahawatta

A tense situation was prevailed in Kahawatta a short while ago, when a group of people from Kotakethana arrived at Kahawatta in protest over the court decision to acquit the three accused, who were charged with the killing of two women at Kotakethana in 2012.

​Tiran quizzed again

Businessman Tiran Alles, who is at the centre of a controversy for improper financial dealings running into millions of rupees, was again quizzed by the Police Special Investigation Unit (SIU) today. 

​Shashi sends sick note to FCID

Shashi Weerawansa, the wife of MP Wimal Weerawansa, who was asked to report to the Police Financial Crime Investigation Division (FCID) today, did not turn up saying that she was not well.

Neranjan resigns from Kandy MC

Opposition Leader of the Kandy Municipal Council (UNP) Neranjan Wijeyeratne said today that he resigned from his post in the council to contest for Diyawadana Nilame (Chief lay Custodian) of the Sri Dalada Maligawa, Kandy.

Lankan doctor faces trial over husband's death

A doctor accused of murdering her husband during a domestic dispute in Western Australia's Mid West region will stand trial in November.

Video: No-faith motion against Ranil on June 9: Aluthgamage

UPFA parliamentarian Mahindananda Aluthgamage said today the no-confidence motion against Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe would be handed over to the Speaker on June 9 and that 85 parliamentarians had signed it so far.

Electoral reforms: Cabinet fails to reach agreement

Despite last ditch attempts Cabinet, last night, failed once again to reach consensus on the proposed electoral reforms, informed sources said yesterday.

Kotakethana killing: Three accused acquitted

The three accused who were charged with the killing of a mother and her daughter at Kotakethana in July 2012 were acquitted by Colombo High Court Judge Devika De Livera Tennakone today.

Johnston released on bail

Former Minister Johnston Fernando was released on bail by the Kurunegala Magistrate a short while ago.

Video: EC wants self-regulation for media

Election Commissioner Mahinda Desapriya said yesterday he would initiate discussions with private media institutions to evolve a self regulatory system to be followed during elections .

No need to change President or Prime Minister- Champika

Power and Energy Minister and Jathika Hela Urumaya (JHU) general secretary Patali Champika Ranawaka said yesterday that what was required today was not to change the president or prime minister but to change the electoral system.

I was not allowed to work freely: Vijith Vijayamuni

UPFA MP Vijith Wijayamuni Zoysa said yesterday that he was not allowed to work freely in the Wildlife Ministry as its subject minister, and that everything was done by former minister Basil Rajapaksa.

No dissolution till 20A enacted-Rathana Thera

Jathika Hela Urumaya (JHU) chairman and Pivithuru Hetak convenor, the Ven. Athuraliye Rathana Thera said yesterday that they would not allow parliament to be dissolved without the 20th Amendment to the Constitution first being enacted.

Video: Regulate population growth -BBS

The Bodu Bala Sena (BBS) Organisation today explained the policies of their proposed political party and said they had a vision to regulate the country’s population growth to avoid ethnocentric issues.

Blood ‘stolen’ from 49-year-old woman

A 49-year-old woman today complained to the Wattala police that unknown person or persons had drawn her blood when she had lost consciousness while travelling in a three-wheeler.