Disrespectful for me to enter parliament through national list – Maithripala
Former President Maithripala Sirisena says he has decided to represent the parliament through public vote instead of the national list.
He mentioned this speaking at...
Businessman caught smuggling in gold worth Rs 12.8 mn
A Sri Lankan who attempted to smuggle in gold from India has been arrested at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) this morning (17).
Officers of...
Bathiudeen’s brother Rifkan granted bail
Rifkan Bathiudeen, who was arrested over an alleged forged land deal had been released on bail by Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Court.
Rifkan is a brother...
Suspect arrested in Thiniyawala with a firearm
The Police has apprehended a suspect in the Thiniyawala area for the possession of a firearm. According to the Police, the suspect had 10...
2 arrested over fatal motor accident in Rathmalana
Two persons have been arrested in connection to a motor accident that occurred along the Atthidiya road in Rathmalana.
The accident occurred when a motorbike...
Final day to submit applications for new political parties
The time period granted to establish new political parties is set to conclude today.
Chairman of the National Elections Commission, Mahinda Deshapriya noted that 74...
Udayanga Weeratunge produced before Court
Former Sri Lankan Ambassador to Russia Udayanga Weeratunga was produced before the Fort Magistrate’s Court today (Feb 17).
Fort Magistrate Ranga Dissanayake, last Friday ordered...
’Will convey SL concerns to Washington’: U.S. Ambassador
U.S. Ambassador Alaina B. Teplitz informed Foreign Relations Minister Dinesh Gunawardane that she would convey to Washington Sri Lanka’s concerns regarding travel restrictions on...
Hirunika displeased over postponement of working committee meeting
Expressing her displeasure over the postponement of the UNP working committee meeting from today (17) to tomorrow (18), UNP MP Hirunika Premachandra yesterday said...
No assurance to re-allocate the symbol: EC
Election Commission informed a group of senior members of United National Party (UNP) that if the ‘elephant’ symbol is given up by the United...
