Former Petroleum Minister Arjuna Ranatunga who was arrested by the Colombo Crimes Division (CCD) was released a short while ago on bail after being produced before Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Court.  

The 58 youths who were taken into custody for the possession of illegal narcotics, were remanded by Bandarawela Magistrate Keerthi Kumburuhena till November 5.

Petroleum trade unions have called off their strike following the arrest of former Petroleum Resources Development Minister Arjuna Ranatunga, the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation Trade Union Collective said.

Former Petroleum Minister Arjuna Ranatunga was arrested by the Colombo Crime Division (CCD) a short while ago over allegedly trespassing into the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) premises in Dematagoda yesterday.

The US on Monday issued a security alert for its citizens, who are in Sri Lanka, after taking into consideration the current political developments in the country. In a statement, the US Embassy in Colombo advised US citizens of an increased likeliho

The Government Medical Officers’ Association today urged the Health Minister that is to be appointed to immediately investigate the charges on former Health Minister Dr. Rajitha Senaratne.

The Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) said today it had written to Speaker Karu Jayasuriya requesting him to take steps to convene Parliament and hold a special debate on the current political situation.

Leader of the  Mahasohon Balakaya, Amith Weerasinghe and nine others who were remanded over the Digana unrest were granted bail by the Kandy High Court today.

A Bangladesh court today sentenced former Prime Minister and opposition leader Khaleda Zia to another seven years in prison on corruption charges that her supporters say are politically motivated. 

All appointments made by the so-called new government were deemed illegal and therefore legal actions would be taken against the individuals who  accepted them, United National Party (UNP) MP Mangala Samaraweera said.

Mahinda Rajapaksa assumed duties as the 22nd Prime Minster of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka a short while ago at the Prime Minister's Office.  

The Colombo Stock Exchange’s main index All Share Price Index has gained 115 points or 2 percent, closing in the 6, 000 mark following the changes that took place in the country’s political landscape on last Friday.

UPFA General Secretary Mahinda Amaraweera would be the Agriculture Minister of the new government, President Maithripala Sirisena said at an event in Tissamaharama today.

Deputy Minister Vadivel Suresh yesterday scoffed reports that he had pledged his support to newly appointed Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa and said he had only met the latter just to wish him as a matter of courtesy.

United People's Freedom Alliance (UPFA) MPs Mahinda Samarasinghe and Keheliya Rambukwella have been appointed as new government Spokesmen.

Industry experts say the Colombo bourse is expected to have vibrant activity today, following the sudden and unexpected change in the country’s political landscape, but the majority opined the hype would be short-lived.

The US on Sunday called on President Maithripala Sirisena to immediately reconvene parliament and allow the democratically elected representatives to fulfil their responsibilities.

The security detail of UNP Leader Ranil Wickremesinghe had been reduced to 10 personnel from 1,008 on the directions of the IGP, Police said.

A Lion Air Boeing 737 passenger plane has come down after taking off from Jakarta, say Indonesian officials.

United National Party (UNP) yesterday said it is contemplating bringing in an impeachment on President Maithripala Sirisena but had not made any final decision on it.

While highlighting that they will bring in an impeachment motion against President Maithripala Sirisena, UNP senior Ministers and MPs yesterday said they will take to the streets and protest against what they called a constitutional coup and the pror

Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa, in a statement, invited all the political parties represented in Parliament to join his administration.

Two underworld figures were stabbed to death following a clash between two underworld gangs at Jalthara in Hanwella on Sunday night, police said

Parliamentarian Dr. Jayampathy Wickramaratne today said that the removal of Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe was unconstitutional as President Maithripala Sirisena appointed Mr. Wickremesinghe as the Prime Minister of the UNF government on August

President Maithripala Sirisena prorogued Parliament following the change of government to present a Vote on Account in place of the budget 2019 and to reorganize the new Ministries, President of the Provincial Governors’ Collective, Southern Pr

Governors of all provinces expressed their unstinted support and cooperation to President Maithripala Sirisena and the new Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa today.

The Government Information Department states tomorrow has not been declared a public holiday, denies rumors.  

A person who was admitted to the National Hospital in Colombo following the shooting at the CPC premises this evening has succumbed due to injuries, police said.

The Haputale Police has busted 58 suspects including a female who were engaging in illicit behaviour at a holiday resort in Beragala Road in Viharagala in Haputale at a function organize by the Facebook fan community this evening, police said.

Addressing the nation a short while ago, President Maithripala Sirisena said that appointing Mahinda Rajapaksa as the Prime Minister was totally  in accordance with the Constitution.