Category: Local News

President’s astrologer admitted to hospital

President Mahinda Rajapaksa’s personal astrologer Sumanadasa Abeygunawardena was admitted to the Sri Jayewardenepura Hospital on Friday, according to reports. He is reported to be out of danger. […]



TNA’s Sivajilingam too against party decision

TNA’s NPC member M.K.Sivajilingam taking a different stance from that of the party said that he would ask people to vote for a candidate of their choice at the forthcoming presidential election. […]



Issuing of temporary ID cards for flood-victims extended

Issuing of temporary identity cards for voting only to those affected by floods and landslides has been extended till 5th January, Elections Commissioner Mahinda Deshapriya said. […]



Two billionaire businessmen place ONE BILLION bet

Two businessmen became parties to the highest-ever bet placed on a presidential election, having officially, in the presence of a President’s Counsel in Colombo, wagered a sum of Rs 1 billion. […]



Achala Jagoda to support Maithripala

UPFA MP Achala Jagoda today pledged to support Common Candidate Maithripala Sirisena at the upcoming Presidential Election. […]



We will support MR if they reduce powers of PCs : Patali

The Jathika Hela Urumaya (JHU) General Secretary Patali Champika Ranawaka yesterday said that his party would consider supporting the incumbent president if he brings amendments to the 13th Amendment to reduce powers of the Provincial Councils before the presidential elections. […]



Army will not be withdrawn from Jaffna – Sirisena

The National Democratic Front’s (NDF) Presidential candidate Maithripala Sirisena said yesterday that he would ensure maximum security to ensure the territorial integrity of the country including Jaffna, if he secured the presidency on Jan. 8. […]



Four family members murdered in Wennappuwa

The police have launched an investigation in connection with bodies of four members of the same family which were recovered in Nainamadama area in Wennappuwa. […]



Nandimithra Ekanayake to support Maithripala

Deputy Minister of Higher Education and UPFA Matale district MP Nandimithra Ekanayake has pledged support to Opposition Common Candidate Maithripala Sirisena at the forthcoming presidential election. […]



Kumar Gunaratnam arrives in country

Frontline Socialists Party (FSP) central committee member Premakumar Gunaratnam has arrived in Sri Lanka this morning. Gunaratnam is a former JVP leader and political activist in Sri Lanka who later became an Australian citizen. […]



Salman Khan’s ‘campaign’ for Rajapaksa ‘shameful’: CPI

CPI (Communist Party of India) yesterday criticised Bollywood actor Salman Khan for reportedly campaigning for Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa, saying it was “shameful” for an Indian artiste to do so. […]



Safeguard the Motherland we have built, and take it further to heights of world-winning achievements – President Rajapaksa

President Mahinda Rajapaksa said the wish in this New Year is a commitment to work with determination and patience to safeguard the Motherland we have built, and take it further to heights of world-winning achievements. […]



New Year Message of Hon. Maithripala Sirisena

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Supporters of Dayasiri, Johnston crossover

A total of 21 Pradeshiya Sabha members and organisers, who supported UNP defectors Dayasiri Jayasekara and Johnston Fernando today pledged to support Maithripala Sirisena together with three other SLFP Pradeshiya Saba members. […]



Deputy Minister Faizer Mustapha supports Maithripala

Investment Promotion Deputy Minister and Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) Colombo Central Organizer Faizer Mustapha today quitted the government and pledged to support Common Candidate Maithripala Sirisena at the forthcoming Presidential election. […]



Kamal Indika surrenders to police over Kumbukgate incident

Wayamba PC Member Kamal Indika has surrendered to police over the alleged assault on a group of artists in Kumbukgate on December 29, DIG Kurunegala District Anura Sarath Kumara told media. […]