SLFP to hold another final meeting

Mysterious deaths of seven elephants

We never met at Temple Trees: JVP

The Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) today rejected media reports that the National People’s Power (NPP) presidential candidate Anura Kumara Dissanayake had participated in a discussion at Temple Trees and claimed that such false news was being planted by those who were scared of a strong third force.

SL currency notes signed by Mahendran - Opposition to seek SC interpretation

In the wake of a court case filed challenging Gotabaya Rajapaksa’s citizenship, the Opposition said today, it would seek a Supreme Court interpretation on the validity of currency notes signed by the Central Bank’s former governor Arjuna Mahendran, who is a Singaporean national.

Allegedly threatening lift operator: IGP Pujith released

IGP Pujith Jayasundara, who was arrested this morning for allegedly threatening and intimidating a lift operator at the police headquarters in 2017, was released on bail by Fort Magistrate Ranga Dissanayaka this afternoon.

False premise can’t disrupt Gota’s candidacy: SLPP

Various court cases and false legal arguments are being made to disrupt the presidential candidacy of Gotabaya Rajapaksa, but these arguments cannot prevent his political journey, SLPP Chairman Professor G.L. Peiris said yesterday.

SLFP CC meeting ends without consensus over symbol

The Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) working committee meeting, which was held this evening, ended with no agreement on the symbol that will be used if they were to support the SLPP presidential candidate, SLFP Spokesperson MP Weerakumara Dissanayake said.

Lawsuit disputing Gota’s citizenship ‘baseless’: Gammanpila

The court case filed against SLPP presidential candidate Gotabaya Rajapaksa disputing his Sri Lankan citizenship is merely a baseless, politically-motivated exercise driven by Gota-phobia, Pivithuru Hela Urumaya (PHU) leader Udaya Gammanpila told a media conference held today at the party headquarters.

Railway strike continues until tomorow's cabinet meeting: Trade Unions

The railway trade unions yesterday decided to continue their strike action as the discussions held with the subcommittee failed, the Railway Professional Trade Union Alliance Convener Janaka Fernando said today.

Wastage, corruption minimised due to RTI: Speaker

Wastage and corruption in most government institutions had gone down after introducing the Right to Information Act (RTI), Speaker Karu Jayasuriya said today at the opening of the newly constructed media centre in parliament, aimed at facilitating parliament journalists.

Differently-abled war heroes call off fast after MR intervenes

The Sathyagraha and fast- unto- death campaign launched by the differently-abled war heroes that started opposite the Fort Railway Station by the National Force for the Protection of the Rights of War Heroes was called off after a pledge given by Opposition Leader Mahinda Rajapaksa.

NPM presidential candidate Mahesh Senanayake

Former Army Commander General Mahesh Senanayake was yesterday named as the presidential candidate of the National People’s Movement and People’s Forum Organisation.

Govt. to take responsibility for Habarana elephant deaths: Minister

The government will take responsibility for the deaths of seven female elephants who died in the Hiriwadunna Thunbakulam Reserve in Habarana, State Minister of Wildlife Ranjith Aluvihare said.

UNF leaders formally agree to contest polls under swan symbol

The leaders of the political parties aligned with the United National Party (UNP) met yesterday with Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe and officially endorsed the decision to contest the presidential elections as a front, under the ‘swan’ symbol, Daily Mirror learns.

Railways to be made essential service again

The State Minister for Transport and Civil Aviation, Ashok Abeysinghe said he requested the President to make the railways an essential service again, during the cabinet meeting.

Sajith not a challenge: MR

Opposition Leader Mahinda Rajapaksa today said Minister Sajith Premadasa was not a challenge to them at the presidential election and asked how a person who could not even win the Tissamaharama electorate and Hambantota, could win the entire country.

Probe launched into suspicious death of four elephants

Wildlife officials of Sigiriya had launched an investigation into the suspicious death of four elephants at Hiriwadunna in Habarana.

Ten trains operated despite strike

Ten trains operated this morning during the second day of the train strike to bring the office crowd to Colombo, Railway General Manager Dilantha Fernando said.

Will not adhere to any condition: Sajith

Tissa Attanayake pledges support to Sajith

More than 100mm rain today as well: Met Dept.

Elephant Tikiri dies

Gota, an exemplary military man: Kamal Gunaratne

Recruitment to NHDA was not illegal: Sajith tells PCoI

Didn’t recommend Dilrukshi to any judicial post

Kokmaduwa, Welipenna interchanges flooded

Dhammika unveils action plan to make SL a developed nation

45,000 affected by heavy rains

I’m ready to contest Presidential poll

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