FR case on CB bond issue to resume next week

The fundamental rights petition filed by three good governance activists, Dr. G. Usvatte-aratchi, Dr. A.C. Visvalingam and Chandra Jayaratne seeking an independent and competent inquiry into the controversial Central Bank bond issue is to resume before the Supreme Court on May 13.

Kerry assures better times for tea trade with Iran

Unites States Secretary of State, John Kerry had indicated that Sri Lanka’s tea trade, which was affected by US sanctions on Iran, would be normalised   within few weeks, a minister said yesterday.

Johnston remanded till tomorrow

Former minister Johnston Fernando, taken into custody by the Financial Crime Investigation Division (FCID) and produced before Colombo Fort Magistrate Gihan Pilapitiya was ordered to be remanded till tomorrow.

Indian fishermen to garner political support

Days after the Indian external affairs ministry made it clear to fishermen not to fish in the Sri Lankan waters and its reluctance to intervene in their release every time they are arrested by the Lankan navy; community leaders from Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu have decided to meet all political leaders to gather support for their cause.  

Johnston arrested

Former minister and UPFA MP Johnston Fernando was arrested a short while ago by the Financial Crime Investigation Division (FCID) on charges of financial misappropriation at Sathosa.  

New political party: BBS to meet EC

The Bodu Bala sena (BBS) Organisation today said that it would meet the Elections Commissioner Mahinda Deshapriya tomorrow to request on forming a new political party backed by the BBS.

SL 92 in motherhood rankings

Sri Lanka and the Maldives were the best places to be a mother in South Asia, according to the State of the World Mothers-2015 Report of Save the Children global motherhood rankings.

Airman shoots himself

An Airman, who was serving at a sentry point at the Ratmalana Air Force Base is alleged to have committed suicide by shooting himself for unknown reason, the Police said today.

Johnston at FCID

Police Financial Crimes Investigation Division (FCID) is currently recording a statement from former Minister Johnston Fernando over a complaint that he allegedly acquired goods from 'Sathosa', without making any payments, police said.

Tissa’s expulsion invalid: SC

The Supreme Court today determined that expulsion of former UNP general Secretary Tissa Attanayaka from the party membership was invalid as the due process had not been followed.

Video: Basil further remanded

Former Economic Development Minister Basil Rajapaksa, who was remanded till today, has been brought to Kaduwela Magistrate's Court this morning.

NZ helping SL develop dairying

New Zealand dairying expertise and technology is helping communities in Sri Lanka to develop a co-operative dairy farming farming network and raise their incomes.

Johnston to be quizzed today

Former Trade Minister Johnston Fernando has been summoned to the Police Financial Crimes Investigation Division (FCID) today for questioning over the non-payment of Rs. five million for goods purchased from Lanka Sathosa.

Documentary on pro-Tamil SL journalist screened

Taraki, a documentary on the travails of a pro-Tamil Sri Lankan journalist who was abducted and later found dead in the vicinity of the Sri Lankan parliament a decade ago, was screened at the Chennai Press Club on Sunday to mark World Press Freedom Day.

Video: 20A: UNP committed but cites practical difficulties

The United National Party (UNP) said yesterday it was committed to the enactment of the 20th Amendment as soon as possible but that the next general elections would most likely be held under the current electoral system because of practical issues that might arise in implementing a new system.

Electoral reforms: Proposals from small parties

An alliance of smaller parties will submit their proposals for electoral reforms to President Maithripala Sirisena this week, a party leader said yesterday.

CB bonds: Opposition to inform foreign missions

The opposition is planning to pursue the probe into the alleged fraud in the sale of Central Bank Bonds by bringing it to the notice of foreign missions in Sri Lanka, former external affairs minister G.L. Peiris said yesterday.

Royal princess named Charlotte Elizabeth Diana

The name of the Princess of Cambridge has finally been revealed to the world as Charlotte Elizabeth Diana.

Lankan jailed in Doha for reckless driving

A Criminal Court in Doha has awarded a six-month jail sentence to a Sri Lankan expatriate motorist for his reckless driving, which caused the death of GCC citizen and injury to some others, the Gulf Times said today.

Probe into alleged sale of liquor at Army holiday resort

The Military Police has launched an investigation into the sale of Liquor reportedly at the Wadduwa Army Holiday Resort, the Army said.

PM Sharif for strong economic ties with SL

Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif today said that Pakistan's economic ties and trade linkages with Sri Lanka must be further strengthened for the benefit of Sri Lankan people, Pakistani news paper Daily Times said.

IOT aiming to double representation in reformed Parliament

The Indian Origin Tamils (IOT), who are 4.16 per cent of the Sri Lankan population of 20.3 million, are aiming to double their representation in a reformed Sri Lankan parliament, Indian Express said today.

Video: People are with us: UNP

The United National Party (UNP) today said its May Day rally was one of the most successful rallies ever in the history and that it had proved the majority of people were with the UNP.

One killed, over 20 injured in accident

A woman was killed and 22 others seriously injured when a tipper truck collided with a bus at Sandunpura in the Mahiyangana- Polonnaruwa main road last evening (3).

MS-MR meeting on Wednesday at Speaker’s house

The planned meeting between President Maithripala Sirisena and former President Mahinda Rajapaksa is to be taken place at the Speaker’s residence on Wednesday or Thursday, informed sources said yesterday.

19A still inoperative,will take a few more days-Minister

Justice Minister Dr. Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe said yesterday it would take a few days for the 19th Amendment to the Constitution to come into force though it was initially set to be operative from April 30 onwards.

Probes into deaths of livestock in four districts

Over 200 deaths of cattle and buffaloes have been reported during the last five months in four districts including Anuradhapura, Batticaloa, Polonnaruwa and Ratnapura, the Department of Animal Product and Health (DAPH) said today.

CAA directs private hospitals to issue detailed bills

The Consumer Affairs Authority has directed that all private hospitals should issue a comprehensive bill mentioning the price, details of medicinal drugs and equipment used for patients, a CAA official said today.

Iranian falls to his death while photographing

One of the two  Iranians who was  attempting  to have some scenic  places photographed  in Giragala  island  in Mirissa,  Weligama  drowned  when he slipped from the rock and fell to the sea beneath, police said.

Bishop Rayappu Joseph at ICU

Bishop of Mannar Rev. Rayappu Joseph, who was on his way to Colombo to meet the visiting US Secretary of State John Kerry had fallen ill and was hospitalised on Saturday evening.