MR in the ring against RW?

Four United People Freedom Alliance (UPFA) allies today spoke in favour of fielding former President Mahinda Rajapaksa as the prime ministerial candidate at the forthcoming general election so as to ensure its victory.

Faizer Mustapha resigns

State Minister of Aviation Faizer Mustapha today said that he has tendered his resignation as State Minister in order to pursue legal career.

27 EtthukalaTechnical College students taken ill

Twenty seven students of a technical education institution in Etthukala were taken ill in a suspected case of food poisoning and admitted to the Negombo General Hospital.

Indian trawlers back in SL waters

More Indian trawlers have been allegedly fishing near the northern coastline of Sri Lanka over the past two weeks, Jaffna-based fisher leaders say, the Hindu newspaper reported.

'India must be on guard against Tamil separatists'

Gotabaya Rajapaksa, former defence secretary of Sri Lanka, former army officer and former Sri Lankan president Mahinda Rajapaksa's brother, was largely seen as the driving force behind Sri Lanka's Eelam War IV that decimated the Tamil Tigers and ended an intense, quarter century long civil war in the island nation in 2009.

Only President can dissolve Parliament – John Seneviratne

Chief Opposition Whip John Seneviratne said only the executive president had the power to dissolve parliament, and therefore Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe’s threat was meaningless.

Parliament dissolution this week?

Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe said yesterday that Parliament would be dissolved straightaway if the government failed to defeat the no-confidence motion against Public Order, Disaster Management and Christian Affairs Minister John Amaratunga.

Defence minister visits Navy Headquarters

BASL urges president to withdraw extension

The Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) urged President Maithripala Sirisena to withdraw the extension of the previous government’s order to call out the armed forces in circumstances endangering public security where the police are inadequate to deal with such situations.

SLMC seeks joint administration in East

The Sri Lanka Muslim Congress (SLMC) today urged all political parties representing the Eastern Provincial Council to come together in forming a joint administration as it is in the central government.

Hakeem and Nasir at Darusalam

Malik Samarawickrama new UNP Chairman

Malik Samarawickrama, a onetime General Secretary of the UNP has been appointed as the new Chairman of the party today.

Voted Reluctantly: Namal

Hambantota UPFA MP Namal Rajapaksa said that he voted for the interim budget presented by the new government, with “reluctance” because of concerns he had about the “unsustainable nature of the proposals that have been presented”.

Wasp attack Sigiriya tourists

Several tourist including Chinese nationals had been hospitalised after being attacked by wasps at Sigiriya this morning, the Police said.

Nelum Pokuna Rd returns to Ananda Coomaraswamy Mw

Nelum Pokuna Mawatha, which runs from Horton Place Roundabout to Public Library Roundabout, is to be named Ananda Coomaraswamy Mawatha once again Colombo Municipal Council (CMC) sources said today.

Malinga to face NZ in World Cup opener

Lasith Malinga is not 100 per cent fit but says he will play in the Cricket World Cup opener against New Zealand on Saturday.

Ex BBC producer to make film promoting reconciliation in SL

A former BBC television producer is raising money to fund a film promoting reconciliation in Sri Lanka after decades of civil war.

Ruwan visits North and East

Interim budget passed

The Interim Budget 2015 was passed in parliament this evening with a majority of 163 votes cast in favour. 

No-confidence motion against Amaratunga submitted

The no-confidence motion against Minister John Amaratunga, signed by 114 Opposition MPs has been handed over to the Parliament Secretary General a short while ago.

​Mangala invites UNHRC Chief to SL

External Affairs Minister Mangala Samaraweera is due to invite UN Human Rights Council Chief Zeid Ra'ad Al Hussein to visit Sri Lanka. 

Video: Super luxury meditation center found: Ranjan

Deputy Minister Ranjan Ramanayake along with the Police has raided a super luxury meditation center, which he alleges is worth over Rs. 1000 million and was used by the Rajapaksas. 

​Two convicts brought to SL from Malaysia

Two Sri Lankans convicted over a major VAT scam case have been brought from Malaysia to Sri Lanka last night, the Police said. 

SL included in US national security strategy

The United States has pledged to assist Sri Lanka's new government in creating a more open and democratic society.

No troops reduction in north-Minister Ruwan

State Minister of Defence Ruwan Wijewardene yesterday said in Jaffna that the strength of the northern troops wouldn't be reduced and the prevailing number of military bases would be functioned without dismantling.

​UN Chief's call on probe stands

While welcoming the new Sri Lankan government's decision to initiate a local probe into alleged war crimes in Sri Lanka, the United Nations said that the UN Chief's call and the UNHR Chief's call for Sri Lanka to cooperate with the UN inquiry will stand.

Reforms to disqualify crossovers

The proposed constitutional reforms if enacted will disqualify MPs who cross over from party or independent group, Daily Mirror learns.

Principal nabbed for soliciting bribe

Principal ofschool in Mount Lavinia was arrested by the Bribery Commission officials today for soliciting a bribe of Rs.35, 000 to admit a student to grade one.

Ketagoda's absence delays SF’s presence in parliament

Though Democratic Party leader Sarath Fonseka was to be sworn in as a Member of Parliament today, he couldn't do so as MP Jayantha Ketagoda was yet to resign.

Govt. keen on FTA with China

Chinese Special Envoy Liu Jianchao, who is also the Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs, after meeting Sri Lankan leaders, said the new Sri Lankan Government was keen on entering into a the Free Trade Agreement( FTA) with China.