Parliament set to convene; govt. party to boycott session
The Parliament, headed by Speaker Karu Jayasuriya, is scheduled to convene today (05) at 10.30 am.
It was reported that a meeting of the party...
Showers to continue due to atmospheric disturbances in the Bay of...
Due to a low level atmospheric disturbance in the Bay of Bengal to the South-east of Sri Lanka, prevailing showery condition is likely to continue...
President makes special statement at SLFP convention
President Maithripala Sirisena is currently delivering a special statement, addressing the convention of the Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP).
The SLFP convention is currently underway...
Tear gas and water fired in university students’ protest
Police used tear gas and water cannons to disperse protesting university students near the Lotus Roundabout, a short while ago.
Riot police had proceeded to...
Arjun Aloysius and Palisena further remanded
The owner of Perpetual Treasuries Limited (PTL) Arjun Aloysius and the CEO Kasun Palisena have been further remanded until December 18 by the Fort...
Heavy traffic at Town Hall due to protest
Severe traffic congestion has been reported within the Town Hall area in Colombo due to a protest march by a group of university students.
UFPA decides not to attend Parliament tomorrow
The United People’s Freedom Alliance (UPFA) has decided not to attend the parliamentary session scheduled for tomorrow (5), MP Dinesh Gunawardena said.
Speaking at a...
President issues instructions to all ministry secretaries
President Maithripala Sirisena has advised all Ministry Secretaries to continue all public services without any delays.
The President held a meeting with the Secretaries to...
Supreme Court begins hearing petitions on parliament dissolution
A seven-member judge bench of the Supreme Court today commenced hearing on the petitions filed against the dissolution of Parliament.
Thirteen fundamental rights petitions were...
Case against Gota to be heard on a daily basis
The Permanent High Court Trial-at-Bar has decided to hear the case against Former Defense Secretary Gotabaya Rajapaksa and 6 others over D.A. Rajapaksa Museum...
