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Video: Wimal accuses media over Sirikotha clash

Minister Wimal Weerawansa today accused the media of being biased in their reports on the clash that erupted before the Sirikotha Wednesday morning when a protest was staged by a group named ‘The Federation of National Organizations’ that is said to be affiliated to his party – the National Freedom Front (NFF).

Maithri demands Rs. 2.5 bn from Tissa

Common opposition candidate Maithripala Sirisena has demanded Rs. 2.5 billion from Health Minister and former UNP General Secretary Tissa Attanayake for presenting a forged document.

Another challenge from Wimal

Minister Wimal Weerawansa challenged the common opposition to reveal whether the content of the agreement revealed by former UNP General Secretary were true without just terming it a forged document.

‘Secret’ doc can nullify MR’s Presidency if re-elected: Sarath

The bogus ‘secret’ document publicized by former UNP General Secretary Tissa Attanayake being used in President Mahinda Rajapaksa’s campaign, is an offense that enables President Rajapaksa to be ousted from power if he is re-elected, former Chief Justice Sarath N. Silva said today.

Mahindodaya lab openings on hold due to pressure

Education Minister Bandula Gunawardena today announced the plans that were underway to unveil Mahindodaya laboratories in several rural schools before the New Year, would be put on hold until the January 8 elections were over, complying with instructions issued by the Elections Commissioner.  

President never offered me money: Sanga

Star cricketer and former captain Kumar Sangakkara rejected  reports that he was offered financial incentive by the president Mahinda Rajapaksa to support him in his election campaign.

Rally for national unity!

CWC Deputy Leader to go with Maithri

Ceylon Workers Congress (CWC) Deputy leader and Central Provincial Council member M. Udayakumar pledged his support to the Common Opposition last morning.

Heavy rains exceeding 150 mm: Met Dep.

Meteorology Department said today intermittent showers or thundershowers could be expected over most parts of the island with heavy falls exceeding 150 mm particularly in the North-Central, North-Western, Eastern, Sabaragamuwa, Central, Southern and Uva provinces.

Merry Christmas

One killed, three injured in earth mound collapse

One person was killed and three children seriously injured when an earth embankment collapsed on their house at Kahawatugoda in Muruthalawa this morning.

Three killed in head on collision

Three people including two women were killed at Ranala on the Kaduwela-Hanwella Road when the motor-bike they were traveling on collided head on with a CTB bus last night, police said.

Values of Christmas could answer the challenges: MR

The world today that faces the enormous challenges of economic imbalance, poverty, environmental threats and terrorism could greatly benefit from the Christian message of love and tolerance, President Mahinda Rajapaksa said in his Christmas message.

Two suspects arrested over Wellampitiya shooting

Two suspects were arrested in connection with the shooting at the venue of the propaganda meeting of the common opposition candidate in Kolonnawa early last morning, police said.

Removing Azwar, a great relief for Muslims – Amir

All Ceylon Muslim Congress (ACMC) National List MP Ameer Ali, who pledged his support to Common Opposition candidate Maithripala Sirisena said today that removing former National List MP A.H.M. Azwar from Parliament was the biggest support extended to Muslims by President Mahinda Rajapaksa.

Flood threat countrywide

Flood treat that caused much havoc in several areas of the country and disrupted civilian life was likely to subside today.

Video: Crossover attempt goes wrong

In an apparent cross over attempt that went wrong, Savithra De Silva, a UPFA member of the Dehiwela- Mt. Lavinia Municipal Council, today appeared at a news briefing held at the common opposition’s candidate office in Colombo and said that he would not betray Mahinda Rajapaksa.

Video: Clash at Sirikotha

Two Policemen interdicted

Two policemen, who were on duty near the stage of an election rally of common opposition candidate Maithripala Sirisena in Kolonnawa which was shot at by an unidentified group on Tuesday night were interdicted for failing to carry out their duties, Police said

Arrest warrant on Muthuhettigama

A warrant has been issued today by the Baddegama Magistrate Chandima Edirimanna to arrest Deputy Minister Nishantha Muthuhettigama and his driver.

Video: Household income plunging: Champika

The household income of the economy which at around 45% of the Gross Domestic Products (GDP) in the past has started plummeting at an alarming rate during the past few years and was at a critical 35% in 2013 according to Department of Census and Statistics, JHU General Secretary and ex-Minister Patali Champika Ranawaka said today.

Tense situ at Sirikotha

A tense situation prevailed in front of the UNP headquarters, Sirikotha in Kotte due to a clash between UNP supporters and members of the Federation of National Organizations who were protesting there.     

Gunshot fired at Maithri’s election rally stage

Several gunmen arrived in a van had opened fire at the stage of an election rally of common opposition candidate Maithripala Sirisena in Kolonnawa last night.

Term of head of state should be four years - Maithripala

The term of the head of state should be reduced to four years, said common opposition candidate Maithripala Sirisena at a rally in Biyagama yesterday.

Police look on as Muthuhettigama sings

Deputy Small Export Crops Promotion Minister Nishantha Muthuhettigama who had allegedly taken away three suspects from Wanduramba Police custody had sung songs yesterday at a musical show conducted at the Udugama Public Stadium, villagers said.

Rishad’s party splits; Hizbullah remains with MR

The All Ceylon Makkal Congress (ACMC) has split over the decision by party leader Rishad Bathiudeen to support common opposition candidate Maitripala Sirisena, party officials said today.

EPC: Leader of the House joins Maithri

Eastern Provincial Council (EPC) House Leader Priyantha Pathirana pledged his allegiance to common opposition candidate Maitripala Sirisena today.

Video: Govt. has no right to talk on war crimes: JHU

Jathika Hela Urumaya (JHU) General Secretary Champika Ranawaka said today the government had no right to talk about war crimes because the Maxwell Paranagama Commission had been empowered to probe war crimes following an announcement by Presidential Secretary Lalith Weeratunga.

Pesticides containing five certain ingredients banned

A gazette has been issued prohibiting the use or sale of pesticides including five ingredients including Glyphosate, Propanil, Carbaryl, Cholopyrifos and Carbofuran with affect from December 22 in selected areas.