Police open fire at jeep with excise officers : One injured

One person was hospitalised when the police opened fire at a jeep in which a group of excise officers were travelling in at Araiviyal Nagar in Kilinochchi this morning.

Old Puttalam – Mannar Road Inundated

The old Puttalam – Mannar Road has been inundated - blocking the vehicle movements on the road, the Disaster Management Centre (DMC) said.

I am committed to a secure, prosperous nation- Gota

Presidential candidate of Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) Gotabaya Rajapaksa stressed the need for a departure from the present political culture in the greater interest of society.

I will not be a dummy: Sajith

Denouncing the claim made by some that the next president of Sri Lanka would be a scarecrow as a result of the 19th Amendment to the constitution, the UNF alliance’s candidate Sajith Premadasa yesterday said he will not act like a powerless leader but will be a leader who would be working hard for the people.

CWC pledges support to Gota

The Executive Committee of the Ceylon Workers’ Congress (CWC) has decided to back the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) presidential candidate Gotabhaya Rajapaksa, its leader Arumugan Thondaman said.

Heavy traffic around Galle Face Green

Heavy traffic was reported around the Galle Face Green due to the election rally organized by the New Democratic Front (UNF), Police said.

First in SLA history: 7,210 promoted

Army Commander Shavendra Silva today announced that a total of 210 officers and 7,000 from other ranks were granted promotion for the first time in the history of SLA in view of the 70th anniversary.

SLFP-SLPP MoU signed

The memorandum of understanding (MoU) between the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) and Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) was signed a short while ago.

Govt should be sent home the first opportunity we get: MR

The incumbent government should be sent home the first opportunity available, SLPP leader and Opposition Leader Mahinda Rajapaksa said yesterday.

Gotabaya is the saviour: Rathana Thera

MP Ven. Athuraliye Rathana Thera yesterday said SLPP presidential candidate Gotabaya Rajapaksa was the leader who can salvage the country from the abyss it has fallen into.

Gota to get all military men charged on false accusations freed

Kicking off his political campaign in Anuradhapura today, a fired-up SLPP presidential candidate Gotabaya Rajapaksa made pledges to deliver upon winning the election, one of which was to free all military men who had been sent to jail after being charged with false accusations.

Duminda says victory is with Gota

SLFP stalwart MP Duminda Dissanayake, who joined SLPP presidential candidate Gotabaya Rajapaksa at the latter’s political stage in Anuradhapura along with several other SLFP MPs, said the victory was with Gotabaya and invited all SLFPers to back him at the upcoming presidential election.

Duminda, Weerakumara to attend SLPP rally

SLFP national organizer Duminda Dissanayake will attend the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) rally to be held in Anuradhapura today, SLFP general secretary Dayasiri Jayaseka said.

HC rejects bail for Pujith, Hemasiri, orders re-remand

Revising the Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Court order to release IGP Pujith Jayasundera and former Defence Secretary Hemasiri Fernando on bail, the Colombo High Court today (Oct 9) ordered to remand the suspects again.

SLFP decides to support Gota

The Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) has decided to support Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) presidential candidate Gotabaya Rajapaksa in the upcoming presidential election, MP Nimal Siripala de Silva said.

Aruwakkalu explosions: Ministry suspects an act of sabotage

Responding to the explosion of a regulation tank at Aruwakkalu sanitary landfill on Monday, the Megapolis and Western Development Ministry said it could be an act of sabotage.

Our political journey to continue even after presidential polls: Mahesh Senanayake

The political journey of the National Peoples Movement (NPM) would not end after the November 16, NPM presidential candidate and former Army Commander Mahesh Senanayake said they had decided to move forward ahead of parliamentary elections.

Gota’s dual cititizenship: Petitioners facing death threats

Gamini Viyangoda and Prof. Chandraguptha Thenuwara, who filed the writ petition against former defence secretary Gotabaya Rajapaksa’s dual citizenship, yesterday complained to the CID that they were facing death threats in the wake of filing the petition.

SLFP to take final decision tomorrow

The Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) would take its final decision on the upcoming presidential election tomorrow, SLFP General Secretary Dayasiri Jayasekara said today.

Hirunika ends up on the wrong side

UNP MP Hirunika Premachandra denied reports which said she was trying to forcibly enter the election office today and ultimately ended up among a large crowd of SLPP supporters.

Anura to contest under ‘compass’

The National People’s Power (NPP) will contest the forthcoming presidential election under the ‘compass’ symbol which is ideal to lead the country to a new direction, its presidential candidate Anura Kumara Dissanayake said today.

Will rectify shortcomings, develop judicial infrastructure: Sajith

Presidential candidate of the UNP led alliance, Sajith Premadasa, pledged to rectify shortcomings in the legal sector and develop the infrastructure needed by the judiciary.

Two arrested with Rs. 500 million worth heroin on E01

Two suspects were arrested while they were transporting 50 kilograms of heroin worth Rs. 500 million in a jeep on the Southern Expressway (E01) this morning, Police Spokesman SP Ruwan Gunasekera said.

Special HC permits Gota to travel overseas

UPFA, Prez back Gota for country’s betterment: Amaraweera

The UPFA or President Maithripala Sirisena did not want to make Gotabaya Rajapaksa the president on personal preference or for political agenda but they believe that it would lead to the betterment of the country, UPFA General Secretary Mahinda Amaraweera said.

No negotiations until train strike called off: State Minister

Transport State Minister Ashok Abeysinghe today took a stern stance not to negotiate with the railway trade unions until the train strike is called off.

Chandragupta’s brother says an indecent move at this stage

Chandragupta Thenuwara’s brother Indranatha today said his brother’s decision to file a petition against former Defence Secretary Gotabaya Rajapaksa’s citizenship was indecent at this juncture and said he could have done it some years ago.

Enact MMDA prior to prez poll: Musthapha

SLFP MP Faiszer Musthapha said yesterday the government should present the draft of the Muslim Marriage and Divorce Act (MMDA) in parliament and get it enacted before the forthcoming presidential election.

Ranil, Sajith conspire to expel Gota from presidency - Dullas

ASP Liyanage to run for Presidency

Former Ambassador to Qatar and Sri Lanka Labour Party Leader A.S.P. Liyanage said he would contest for the upcoming presidential election.