Special traffic plan around Parliament tomorrow afternoon

A special traffic plan would be in place from 1.00pm to 7.00 pm on the Parliament Road from Polduwa junction, the Japan Friendship Road from Kimbulawala junction, the road towards parliament from Palamthuna junction and the road towards parliament from Pelwatte junction because of the commemoration of war heroes in the parliament grounds tomorrow.

Construction to go ahead without delay – Ravi K

The construction work of the Defence Headquarters Complex in Battaramulla would be completed without a delay, and there was no shortage of funds to allocate for the construction, Finance Minister Ravi Karunanayake said today.

Thajudeen’s death: CID mulls whether homicide or natural causes

It is yet to be determined whether former Havelock rugby captain and Sri Lankan rugby player Wasim Thajudeen’s cause of death was homicide or accidental, Police Spokesman Ruwan Gunasekara said today.

JVP like a bell on an elephant: Somawansa

The Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) is like a bell hung on the United National Party (UNP) elephant and JVP Leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake looks like an actor performing in the political theatre, former JVP leader Somawansa Amarasinghe said today.

Sajin Vaas contracts breathing problems

United People' s Freedom Alliance (UPFA) MP Sajin de Vaas Gunawardane, who is in remand custody, has developed breathing difficulties after the prison authorities had denied him the use of his inhaler, his colleagues informed Parliament today.

Govt. accepts SC ruling; has right to criticise: Kiriella

House Leader Lakshman Kiriella said the government, while accepting the Supreme Court ruling staying the arrest of former Defence Secretary Gotabaya Rajapaksa, it had every right to criticise the flaws in the judicial system.

House hits a hat trick

Parliament was adjourned for the third time today until tomorrow 1 p.m. The house was adjourned for 15 minutes earlier to hold a meeting of party leaders to discuss a request made by the Opposition for a debate on the No-confidence Motion against Central Bank Governor Arjuna Mahendran.

Basil suffers a stroke

UPFA MP Basil Rajapaksa, who is in remand custody at the Colombo National Hospital’s Merchant Ward, was admitted to the hospital’s Cardiology Unit last night after he is reported to have suffered a minor stroke, Western Provincial Minister Nimal Lansa said.

Corporal, ASP remanded over MS meeting incident

A corporal of the Army Commando Regiment, an ASP and a Sergeant of the Presidential Security Division (PSD) were remanded till June 1 by the Angunukolapelessa Magistrate today in connection with the incident where the corporal allegedly bearing a gun entered the vicinity of President Maithripala Sirisena at Angunukolapelessa on April 25.

Tiran likely to be arrested: Police

The Police Special Investigation Unit today informed Colombo Fort Magistrate Priyantha Liyanage that they were conducting investigation to arrest Parliamentarian Tiran Alles in connection with the alleged fraud that had taken place at Reconstruction and Development Agency.

Jayalalithaa hints at swearing-in in due course

Stating that she was following a carefully planned time-table in accordance with law, AIADMK general secretary Jayalalithaa on Monday indicated that her swearing-in as Chief Minister would take place at the scheduled time and no one could stop it from happening, the Hindu reported.

MS stresses on reconciliation

President Maithripala Sirisena today pledged not to allow terrorism to raise its head again and leave no room for crisis that could lead to a conflict.

Dilan uncertain over his resignation

Refuting media reports that he would resign of his current minister post, State Minister of Housing and Samurdhi Dilan Perera yesterday said that such decision has not been made but he was uncertain to resign in the future over some personal reasons.

Motions against Arjuna and Dilrukshi : No provision- UNP

The government yesterday ruled out the possibility of entertaining the motions against Central Bank Governor Arjuna Mahendran and Bribery Commission Director General Dilrukshi Dias Wickramasinghe in Parliament because there was no provision for doing so.

'Probe how smuggler met Lanka President'

Amid allegations that the fisherfolk group which met Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena recently included a smuggler, the National Fishworkers’ Forum (NFF) has demanded that the State, Central, and Sri Lankan governments probe the incident and bring to book the fake fishermen associations.

Lankan kidnapped in Nigeria, police escort killed

A Sri Lankan expatriate has been kidnapped by unknown gunmen in Ondo State in Nigeria, international media reported.

Road renamed FM Sarath Fonseka Mawatha

The road which connects Ananda Mawatha and Ketawalamulla Mawatha, Maradana will be named as Field Marshall Sarath Fonseka Mawatha on Tuesday.

​Police to inform Magistrate about Wellamulliwaikkal event

Police Spokesman ASP Ruwan Gunasekara said that police would report to the Mullaitivu Magistrate the remembrance function held in Wellamulliwaikal with the participation of Northern Province Chief Minister C.V. Wigneswaran.

Forex case: Ravi K. acquitted

Colombo High Court Judge Iranganie Perera today acquitted Finance Minister Ravi Karunanayake and two others on charges of money laundering in violation of the Exchange Control Act. 

Tiran also files FR

Parliamentarian Tiran Alles today filed a Fundamental Rights petition in the Supreme Court seeking an order preventing Police from arresting him in connection with alleged fraud at Reconstruction and Development Agency.

MR not invited for Remembrance Day

The Ministry of Defence has not invited former president Mahinda Rajapaksa to the main Remembrance Day ceremonies organised by the Defence Ministry, Ranaviru Seva Authority Chairperson Anoma Fonseka said today.

No confidence motion against Ravi handed over

A No-Confidence motion signed by more than 100 UPFA MPs against Finance Minister Ravi Karunanayaka was handed over to the Speaker at his official residence a short while ago, MP Ranjith de Soyza said.

Ex STC chief grilled by FCID

Former State Trading Corporation (STC) Chairman Pradeep Gunawardane is being questioned by the Financial Crimes Investigation Division (FCID) over an alleged financial irregularity at the STC during his tenure.

Video: PM responsible for Mahendran’s bond issue: Champika

Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe must take the responsibility for the controversial sale of Central Bank Bonds as long as Arjuna Mahendran holds the post of CB Governor, Jathika Hela Urumaya (JHU) General Secretary and Minister Patali Champika Ranawaka said.

Stay order on full face helmet ban extended

The Court of Appeal today extended the interim order staying the police circular to ban the use of full face helmets until July 2.    

Ukrainian drowns in Koggala

A Ukrainian national was drowned while bathing in the sea off Koggala in Habaraduwa last evening, the police said.

​Bribery Comm. allegedly split into factions

The Bribery Commission appears to have split into two factions following the resignation of one commissioner, informed sources said.

​Northern PC to pay tribute to war dead

Despite a ban on pro-LTTE commemorations in Mullaitivu District, the Tamil National Alliance (TNA) –controlled Northern Provincial Council (NPC) intends to have a function in the North today to pay to tribute to those who lost their lives, party officials said yesterday. 

Ranil’s statement bad by law

The Leader of the Opposition has said that Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe's statement regarding the Supreme Court judgment in the Fundamental Rights petition filed by former Defence Secretary Gotabaya Rajapaksa was a severe blow on the independence of the judiciary, rule of law and good governance.

I am eager to meet MR in Court: Mangala

Confirming that he has received the letter of demand sent by former President Mahinda Rajapaksa over his statement about the former first family’s assets, foreign Minister Mangala Samaraweera said he was ready to meet Mr. Rajapaksa in Court.