He gave these instructions heading the Badulla District Correspondents meeting held today (30) at the Badulla District
Govt. will be spineless if scared of protests – Nimal Siripala
Minister Nimal Siripala de Silva advised officials to carry out waste management projects in the places approved by the Central Environmental Authority, without fearing protests.
He gave these instructions heading the Badulla District Correspondents meeting held today (30) at the Badulla District
He gave these instructions heading the Badulla District Correspondents meeting held today (30) at the Badulla District
AG submits draft of rule against Ramanayake
Attorney General has submitted the draft of rule document to Supreme Court, today (30), to show cause on Deputy Minister Ranjan Ramanayake over the contempt of Court charges against him.
The Supreme Court had directed the Attorney General to draft a
The Supreme Court had directed the Attorney General to draft a
JVP political principles will be launched next January – Anura
Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) expects to launch its future political principles by next January, says its leader, MP Anura Kumara Dissanayake.
He pointed out that during an administration period of JVP, steps
He pointed out that during an administration period of JVP, steps
Ingiriya OIC, Policemen suspended over assault
The Officer In-Charge of the Ingiriya Police, Inspector Ananda Piyadasa had been suspended with immediate effect over the alleged assault on two civilians by the three Police officers of the Ingiriya Police.
The IGP has suspended the OIC on covering approval of the National Police Commission (NPC).
The IGP has suspended the OIC on covering approval of the National Police Commission (NPC).
Rathana Thera to forego Presidential Advisor title
Parliamentarian Ven. Athuraliye Rathana Thera said that he will not act as a Presidential Advisor from now on as there has been no advice sought from him so far and claimed he feels ashamed about holding the title.
“I have a title before my name which reads President’s Advisor
“I have a title before my name which reads President’s Advisor
Many religions leaders face political victimization – Namal
The youth conference of the Maskeliya electorate was held yesterday (29), at the Ginigathhena Cooperative Hall in Hambantota headed by MP Namal Rajapaksa.
Several SLFP MPs including MP Namal Rajapaksa were welcomed at the center of Ginigathhena midst a procession.
Speaking at the occasion, MP Rajapaksa said that after
Several SLFP MPs including MP Namal Rajapaksa were welcomed at the center of Ginigathhena midst a procession.
Speaking at the occasion, MP Rajapaksa said that after
State Minister’s driver remanded till August 10
The driver of State Minister of Education V. S. Radhakrishnan, who was arrested for trespassing into MP Arundika Fernando’s official residence at Madiwela has been remanded till August 10 by Nugegoda Magistrate, police said.
The suspect was arrested by the Mirihana Police yesterday morning
The suspect was arrested by the Mirihana Police yesterday morning
More expected crossovers from govt to JO - Welgama
MP Kumara Welgama claims that more members of the government will crossover and join with the Joint Opposition (JO) due to displeasure over coalition government of the President and the Prime Minister.
Responding to questions from media following a religious event in
Responding to questions from media following a religious event in
MR asks envoys appointed by him to plan for future
Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa had held talks with envoys appointed during his Presidency to serve in Sri Lankan missions abroad and requested them to come up with suggestions on Sri Lankan’s foreign policy to be adopted under a future government.
Former External Affairs Minister G.L. Peiris told the Daily Mirror
Former External Affairs Minister G.L. Peiris told the Daily Mirror
No proposal to take controlling stake in Mattala Airport: India
The Civil Aviation Ministry of India on Thursday said that there is no proposal under consideration for the Airports Authority of India (AAI) to buy a controlling stake in Sri Lanka's Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport, the Economic Times reported.
In the Lok Sabha, BJP member Poonam Mahajan has asked
In the Lok Sabha, BJP member Poonam Mahajan has asked
Danushka suspended from six int'l matches
The Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) today announced that it has suspended Danushka Gunathilake from six international cricket matches for breaching the ‘player code of conduct and contractual obligation’.
In a statement, the SLC said of the six matches, the ban on three matches have been handed over for the recent violation of the 'Player Code of
In a statement, the SLC said of the six matches, the ban on three matches have been handed over for the recent violation of the 'Player Code of
SL tops at ICAO audit in civil aviation safety
An audit conducted by the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) in the Sri Lanka Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) had revealed that Sri Lanka ranked first in civil aviation safety, Civil Aviation and Transport Minister Nimal Siripala de Silva said yesterday.
He said a team of six ICAO auditors had conducted the audit in Sri
He said a team of six ICAO auditors had conducted the audit in Sri
PC polls under old system or new mixed system: Parliament should decide
The Chairman of the Elections Commission Mahinda Deshapriya said that unless a system is decided upon by the Parliament, the Provincial Council Elections cannot be held in whatever manner.
In reply to a query made by our sister paper Lankadeepa, Deshapriya said that it is the Parliament that should decide whether
In reply to a query made by our sister paper Lankadeepa, Deshapriya said that it is the Parliament that should decide whether
Mattala deal will embroil Sri Lanka in India-China ‘regional power games’ - MR
Sri Lanka’s proposed deal with India over the Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport will “unnecessarily” embroil the island national in India-China “regional power games”, former President Mahinda Rajapaksa said.
The Sri Lankan government earlier this month had announced that
The Sri Lankan government earlier this month had announced that
Welikada prisons Intelligence unit disbanded
The Welikada Prison Intelligence Unit was disbanded with immediate effect by Justice and Prison Reforms Minister Thalata Atukorala yeterday.
The ministry said the decision was taken following the findings of an investigation conducted into several corruption and irregularities
The ministry said the decision was taken following the findings of an investigation conducted into several corruption and irregularities
Trace Expert City should remain: Dr. De Silva
National Policies and Economic Affairs State Minister Dr. Harsha De Silva yesterday said the sudden strike by railway employees over the Trace Expert City land issue was unwarranted and that the Tech-City should not be destroyed.
The State Minister said the government has already assured the
The State Minister said the government has already assured the
Vijayakala will never be arrested – Gammanpila
Former State Minister Vijayakala Maheswaran will never be arrested, says MP Udaya Gammanpila.
He stated this attending an event held in the auditorium of the National Library and Documentation Services Board.
Gammanpila stated that he will take action to issue a writ against
He stated this attending an event held in the auditorium of the National Library and Documentation Services Board.
Gammanpila stated that he will take action to issue a writ against
Gotabaya assassination attempt: suspect acquitted after 13 years
The Hindu priest, who had been charged of aiding and abetting the assassination attempt on former Defence Secretary Gotabaya Rajapaksa in a suicide bombing at Piththala Junction in Kollupitiya in 2006, has been acquitted and released by the Colombo High Court.
Colombo High Court Judge Sampath Abeykoon said that it has
Colombo High Court Judge Sampath Abeykoon said that it has
London-bound Dhammaloka Thera asked to disembark flight
Ven. Uduwe Dhammaloka Thera, who was to leave for the UK, had been asked to disembark the flight this morning over an issue in the travel ban date on the court order.
Immigration and Emigration official said even though the travel ban on the Thera had been temporarily lifted between August 26 and
Immigration and Emigration official said even though the travel ban on the Thera had been temporarily lifted between August 26 and
Sudden rise in gold imports: Bandula asks Prez to intervene
The joint opposition said yesterday gold worth of USD 1,087 million had been imported in the recent past and that this was strange because the jewellery industry had not been developed in line with the colossal amount of gold imports.
JO MP Bandula Gunawardana said USD 650 million worth of gold
JO MP Bandula Gunawardana said USD 650 million worth of gold
Govt. is trying to legalize a fraudulent document – Mahindananda
The Joint Opposition claims that the current government is attempting to legalize a fraudulent document under the pretext of the proposed new constitution.
Joint Opposition MP Mahindananda Aluthgamage stated this
Joint Opposition MP Mahindananda Aluthgamage stated this
UNP WC to decide on action against Vijayakala next month
The United National Party (UNP) Working Committee (WC) is to make the final decision on former State Minister Vijayakala Maheswaran when it meets next month, UNP Chairman Kabir Hashim said yesterday.
Speaking to journalists, Mr Hashim said the WC was informed that
Ms Maheswaran would be summoned for questioning by the party
Speaking to journalists, Mr Hashim said the WC was informed that
Ms Maheswaran would be summoned for questioning by the party
Police records Danuska’s statements over rape allegation
The Kollupitiya Police has recorded a statement from Sri Lankan batsman Danushka Gunathilaka in connection with the incident, where a Norwegian woman was allegedly raped by one of his friends at a star class hotel in Kollupitiya.
The Kollupitya Police arrested a 26-year-old Sri Lankan holding a
The Kollupitya Police arrested a 26-year-old Sri Lankan holding a
Galle Stadium: Minister to discuss with UNESCO before making decision
Sports Minister Faiszer Musthapha is to discuss the fate of the Galle Cricket Stadium with UNESCO officials before taking a final decision on the matter this week, a spokesman from the Ministry said yesterday.
In all probability the Galle Cricket Stadium will remain as it is after
In all probability the Galle Cricket Stadium will remain as it is after
Dairy farmers complain of not receiving their payments
Local dairy farmers say that they are severely inconvenienced as they have not received the correct payments for the milk bought from them.
The issue has not been resolved even if they had informed
The issue has not been resolved even if they had informed
New Constitution only a dream: Ganeshan
Introducing a new Constitution is only a dream because the government has run out of time already, National Integration Minister Mano Ganesan said.
He said this at the National Inter-religious Symposium held yesterday at the BMICH. The event was organised by the National
He said this at the National Inter-religious Symposium held yesterday at the BMICH. The event was organised by the National
Govt. writes off micro finance loans up to Rs. 100,000
Finance Minister Mangala Samaraweera has announced that the government would write off the non-consumption loans granted to women by all registered finance companies up to Rs. 100,000.
He said the government had also decided to introduce an interest
He said the government had also decided to introduce an interest
Court issues summons on President, PM for the fourth time
The Colombo High Court today for the fourth time issued summons on the President and the Prime Minister to appear in court for the trial against former General Secretary of UNP Tissa Attanayake.
The court also postponed the trial against Mr Attanayake for October 9.
The trial is over the display of an allegedly fraudulent document to
The court also postponed the trial against Mr Attanayake for October 9.
The trial is over the display of an allegedly fraudulent document to
Bandula has distorted my statement – Malik
Minister of Development Strategies and International Trade, Malik Samarawickrama, stated that, he did not say that Sri Lanka has made direct investments worth USD 16 billion in the last two months because of the Singapore-Sri Lanka Free Trade Agreement (SLSFTA).
He points out that MP Bandula Gunawardane had distorted a
He points out that MP Bandula Gunawardane had distorted a
India will own 70% of Mattala Airport forever – Wimal
MP Wimal Weerawansa says that there is a plan to remove the Navy camp in Galle from its current location.
According to him, the relevant land will too be given to India, once the camp is removed from there.
India isn’t buying the Mattala International Airport based on
According to him, the relevant land will too be given to India, once the camp is removed from there.
India isn’t buying the Mattala International Airport based on
Actor Indika Ginige passes away
Popular actor and singer Indika Ginige passed away at the age of 37 at his residence this morning due to a sudden illness.
Speaking to the Daily Mirror, Sri Lanka Singers Association (SLASA) President Keerthi Pasquel said Ginige died on the
Speaking to the Daily Mirror, Sri Lanka Singers Association (SLASA) President Keerthi Pasquel said Ginige died on the
Govt. doesn’t want to change Constitution: Namal
Joint Opposition MP Namal Rajapaksa today said the government was not interested in changing the Constitution and that was why the 20th Amendment had been presented in Parliament as a private member’s bill.
The Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) presented the 20th
The Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) presented the 20th
Gunathilaka ‘innocent’ of rape charges: Police
Sri Lankan batsman Danushka Gunathilaka, who has been suspended by Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC), has been declared ‘innocent’ of any allegations of rape.
This was revealed by the Officer-In-Charge (OIC) of the
This was revealed by the Officer-In-Charge (OIC) of the
Tamil Nadu irrelevant in SL issue - Wigneswaran
Northern Province Chief Minister C. V. Wigneswaran said it was difficult for him to gauge the role of India in resolving the ‘Tamil National Question’ in Sri Lanka because that country seemed to be adopting a non-interference attitude.
In an interview with the Daily Mirror, the Chief Minister said Sri
In an interview with the Daily Mirror, the Chief Minister said Sri
Prove Ministers links with underworld: Champika
Megapolis and Western Development Minister Champika Ranwaka yesterday requested to prove links between the Government Ministers’ and underworld or drug smugglers if there are any.
He made this remark while attending the ceremony to launch
He made this remark while attending the ceremony to launch
Executioners to get a raise & a house!
The Department of Prisons is mulling over a providing a host of additional benefits to the post of executioner, reports say.
Officials are reportedly considering whether it is possible to increase the salary of from the present 35,000 (inclusive of all benefits) to Rs. 50,000.
Officials are reportedly considering whether it is possible to increase the salary of from the present 35,000 (inclusive of all benefits) to Rs. 50,000.
Won't change decision to implement death penalty: President
President Maithripala Sirisena today assured that he would not change the decision taken to implement the death penalty, despite the objections raised by some factions against the move.
He expressed these views while addressing a ceremony held in Polonnaruwa to commence the
He expressed these views while addressing a ceremony held in Polonnaruwa to commence the
Buddhist Temporalities, Theravadi Bhikkhu Kathikawath Bills presented
Minister Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe said yesterday the government had presented the Buddhist Temporalities (Amendment) Bill and Theravadi Bhikkhu Kathikawath (Registration) Bill in Parliament on a request made by the Maha Sanga since 1956 to maintain discipline among Buddhist monks.
However, he said Ven. Medagoda Abayatissa Thera had requested
However, he said Ven. Medagoda Abayatissa Thera had requested
"PC polls on Jan. 5 if final decision taken by October end"
Elections Commission Chairman Mahinda Deshapriya and Delimitation Commission Chairman K. Thavalingam have informed party leaders that Provincial Council elections could be held on January 5 if a final decision on the polls was taken before the end of October.
A statement from the Speaker’s office said the two chairmen had come up with this notion at meeting held between them and leaders of
A statement from the Speaker’s office said the two chairmen had come up with this notion at meeting held between them and leaders of
No constructive engagement between Govt. officials: Aluthgamage
We have never witnessed President Maithripala Sirisena, Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe and MPs sitting together and taking decisions in support of the government, UNP backbench MP Ananda Aluthgamage said yesterday.
Mr. Aluthgamage said this during the parliamentary debate on the
Mr. Aluthgamage said this during the parliamentary debate on the
Feeding alcohol to toddler: Father, three others remanded
Four persons, including the 40-year-old father of a toddler, who fed an alcoholic beverage to the toddler, had been remanded till August 1 by the Galgamuwa Magistrate today.
The Meegalawa Police yesterday arrested the suspect after video
The Meegalawa Police yesterday arrested the suspect after video
Gnanasara Thera’s case: CA verdict on August 8
The verdict on the case filed against Ven.Galagodaatte Gnanasara Thera on defamation charges would be announced on August 8 by the Court of Appeal (CA).
The then Homagama Magistrate Ranga Dassanayake filed the case in the Appeal Court over the alleged violent behaviour of the monk
The then Homagama Magistrate Ranga Dassanayake filed the case in the Appeal Court over the alleged violent behaviour of the monk
Gota refutes social media claims
Former Defence Secretary Gotabaya Rajapaksa today refuted reports circulating in the social media purported to be from the former President Mahinda Rajapaksa, claiming to have appointed him as the Presidential Candidate for 2020.
“I wish to inform that a fake media release circulating in social
“I wish to inform that a fake media release circulating in social
Satisfied with party re-organization: Range Bandara
State Minister of Disaster Management Palitha Range Bandara yesterday said that he was satisfied with the re-organization taking place within the United National Party (UNP) as it gears itself for the 2020 Presidential Election.
Speaking to the media at the Disaster Management Centre he said
Speaking to the media at the Disaster Management Centre he said
Appointing Dinesh Opposition Leader: 70 MPs led by JO to meet Speaker today
A joint opposition-led coalition of 70 parliamentarians are due to meet Speaker Karu Jayasuriya this afternoon to request the appointment of MP Dinesh Gunawardane as the Opposition Leader in Parliament, an MP said yesterday.
JO National Organiser Dullas Alahapperuma said this was decided
JO National Organiser Dullas Alahapperuma said this was decided
Tug-O-War between two govt. entities threatens supply of power in South
As a result of a Tug-O-War taking place between the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) and the Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) over the purchase of power from a private power supplier, Ace Power that is based in Embilipitiya, a crisis situation
Our media not seeing positive aspects: PM
Prime Minister Ranil Wickremasinghe has charged that the local media does not give publicity to positive stories but give space for negative ones.
Prime Minister Wickremesinghe expressed these sentiments at a
Prime Minister Wickremesinghe expressed these sentiments at a
Death sentence: Woman tops the list
Justice and Prison Reforms Minister Thalata Athukorala said yesterday that a woman prisoner headed the list of the death row criminals, submitted to be hanged.
At an event held in Kahawatta, the Minister said the country had
At an event held in Kahawatta, the Minister said the country had
Reparations Bill to be presented to Parliament today
The 'Office of Reparations' Bill which is aimed at providing legal provisions for the establishment of the Office for Reparations, to identify war affected people eligible for reparations, has been placed on the Order Paper of Parliament meant for today
Like the Office of Missing Persons, the establishment of this new
Like the Office of Missing Persons, the establishment of this new
MRIA: Proposal before cabinet soon
The proposal to develop the Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport (MRIA) into a Public-Private partnership (PPP) with India would be presented to Cabinet shortly, Deputy Minister of Aviation Ashok Abeysinghe said yesterday.
He told a media briefing that Sri Lanka would get a 30 per cent
He told a media briefing that Sri Lanka would get a 30 per cent