Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardene today rejected the amendment proposed by UNP MP Ranil Wickremesinghe to the no confidence motion against Udaya Gammanpila, citing that it was not in accordance with the standing orders.

Two out of the 9 athletes who will be representing Sri Lanka in the upcoming Tokyo Olympic Games 2020 are from the Sri Lanka Air Force.

The research group of Sri Jayawaradnapura University has found that the Sinopharm Covid-19 vaccine produced antibodies in 95 percent of vaccinated people and was very effective against the delta variant, State Minister Prof. Channa Jayasumana said.

A 31-year old Sri Lankan was arrested on charges of human trafficking, as he had brought down a 36-year old woman from Uzbekistan and indulged her in prostitution in Sri Lanka.

Over 300 policemen have been infected with COVID-19, weeks after both doses of vaccines had been administered on them, the Daily Mirror learns from informed sources.

A protest organized by Health Employees Trade Union Collective was held yesterday in front of the Gampaha General Hospital over several demands.

While urging the Government to reconsider the fuel price increase, Parliamentarian Prof. Tissa Vitharana said yesterday the annual revenue license fee on commercial vehicles should be reduced while increasing the annual revenue licence fee on luxury

Hours after the Moody’s Investors Service has placed Sri Lanka’s rating ’under review for downgrade,’’ the government hit back at the Moody’s Investors Service, stating that unwarranted announcement by Moody’s reemphasizes the need for

Moody’s Investors Service (Moody’s) has today placed the Government of Sri Lanka’s Caa1 foreign currency long-term issuer and senior unsecured debt ratings under review for downgrade.

A total of 48 more COVID-19 related deaths that occurred yesterday (18) were confirmed by the Director-General of Health Services today increasing the death toll in Sri Lanka to 3,827.

Members of the People’s Liberation Front staged a protest in Yakkala today urging the Government to reduce the prices of essential goods and fuel. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

Former Pakistan cricketer and commentator Ramiz Raja analysed the first ODI between Sri Lanka and India, calling it a game between a university and a school team – where the Indians looked strong like university players who made the hosts struggle

China Eastern Airlines’ flights from Colombo to Shanghai will be suspended for two weeks by China’s civil aviation regulator from July 26.

Three precious gems in the possession of the National Gem and Jewellery Authority were brought under tight security by the STF to be kept in the safety locker of the Bank of Ceylon.

Three precious gems in the possession of the National Gem and Jewellery Authority were brought under tight security by the STF to be kept in the safety locker of the Bank of Ceylon.

Education Minister Prof. G.L. Peiris said he could not condone the trade union action by school teachers jeopardizing the education of children at this time.

The Samagi Jana Balawebaya (SJB) today staged a protest near Parliament prior to the debate on the No Faith Motion (NFM) against Minister Udaya Gammnpila. Leader of Opposition Sajith Premadasa is seen among the protestors. The protesters marched towa

Muslims were seen preparing themselves for the upcoming Hajj festival (Eid Al-Adha) by engaging in shopping in Colombo. The festival is to be celebrated on Wednesday (21). Pix by Samantha Perera

UNP MP Ranil Wickreremsighe today said he will move an amendment to the no-confidence motion against Minister Udaya Gammanpila and thereby convert it into a no-faith motion against the entire cabinet.

The closing date of accepting the applications from children to Grade One for the Year 2022, has been extended until August 7, Education Minister G.L. Peiris said.

The arrest of MP Rishad Bathiudeen and the interrogation of Harin Fernando is a breach of privilege of the entire Parliament, MP Ranil Wickremesinghe said today.

Public Security Minister Sarath Weerasekara said today there was no plan to arrest SJB MP Harin Fernando but added Fernando had a duty to provide information of the mastermind of the Easter Sunday attack to the CID if he knew about him as he claimed.

The Teachers and Principals Trade Union Collective staged a protest outside the Education Ministry urging the authorities to resolve their salary anomalies. Pix by Nisal Baduge

The almanac case filed against two accused including Finance Minister Basil Rajapaksa was today fixed for September 15 by Colombo High Court.

The Attorney General today told the court that the prosecution is expecting to hear the first Central Bank bond scam that took place in February 2015 in the absentia of former Central Bank Governor Arjun Mahendran, if he cannot be brought here under

President Gotabaya Rajapaksa today said that he will contest a second term at the next presidential election, making a u-turn from what he said earlier that he will hold the seat only for one term.

The Habeas Corpus petition filed on behalf of Frontline Socialist Party Propaganda Secretary Duminda Nagamuwa was today withdrawn before the Court of Appeal.

The Education Ministry has decided to postpone the 2021 GCE Advanced Level examination (A/L) and the Grade-Five-Scholarship Examination.

The debate on the no-confidence motion against Minister of Petroleum Resources and Energy Udaya Gammanpila commenced in Parliament a short while ago.

Heavy traffic congestion was reported along Battaramulla - Pannipitiya Road on the lane leading towards Pannipitiya opposite Education Ministry due to a protest staged by the teachers and Principals.