“SLPP ready for Presidential election” – Piyal Nishantha

United People’s Freedom Alliance Parliamentarian Piyal Nishantha says the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna will face the upcoming Presidential Election under the leadership of Leader of the Opposition Mahinda Rajapaksa, claiming another political party leader will not receive their support.



Man posing as Army Intelligence Major arrested

Muhammadu Nizar Imran who was posing as a Major in the Army intelligence force has been taken into custody at Soysapura in Moratuwa by officers of the Special Task Force.



Sri Lanka President Sirisena answered to questions asked by Indian journalists

The answers given to the questions asked by Indian journalists from Sri Lanka President Maithripala Sirisena during the press conference held during his visit to the swearing-in ceremony of Narendra Modi as Prime Minister of India.



TNA MP Viyalendiran begins protest fast supporting Rathana Thero

TNA Parliamentarian S. Viyalendiran has launched a protest fast at Gandhi Park in Batticaloa, supporting the hunger strike launched by MP Ven. Athureliye Rathana Thero.



Laws to regulate social media soon

The Oversight Committee on National Security is seriously contemplating on imposing new laws to regulate social media, UPFA MP Lasantha Alagiyawanna said.



US diplomat to visit to Sri Lanka for talks on security and counter-terrorism

A senior American diplomat will visit Sri Lanka next week for talks on security and counter-terrorism, the US State Department has said.



Mahanayakes, Cardinal oppose signing agreements detrimental to country

The Asgiriya, Malwatte Chapters and Colombo Archbishop Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith told the government that public opinion should be sought before signing agreements with foreign countries which could impact on the independence and sovereignty of Sri Lanka.



Mass shooting in US state of Virginia kills 12, several injured

US police say 12 people have been killed and several others injured in a mass shooting at a municipal building at Virginia Beach, in the state of Virginia.



Elections Commission chairman talks about presidential poll

A presidential election will be held between the 9th of November to 9th of December, says the Chairman of the Elections Commission Mahinda Deshapriya.



Dress code introduced for state employees & visitors

A special circular has been issued pertaining to the uniform of state employees and a dress code for those visiting state offices for various services.



Veteran actress Chitra Wakishta passes away

Veteran actress Chitra Wakishta has passed away at the age of 83 while receiving treatment at the Colombo National hospital.



Laws to curb emergence of terror groups needed – PM

New laws including regulations to control hate speech should be introduced soon to prevent the emergence of new terror groups in the future, Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe said yesterday.



New Zealand begin World Cup charge against Sri Lanka

New Zealand are happy to go under the radar as they prepare to launch their campaign for World Cup glory against Sri Lanka in Cardiff on Saturday.



Athuraliye Rathana Thero goes on hunger strike

Venerable Athuraliye Rathana Thero has commenced a protest fast in front of Sri Dalada Maligawa this morning (31).



Patali calls on Bathiudeen to resign

Minister Patali Champika Ranawaka says Minister Rishad Bathiudeen should resign from his post until investigations into alleged charges are completed.



Number of complaints soars to 377

The number of complaints received by the Kurunegala and Dambulla Hospitals against Dr. Siyabdeen Mohamed Safi who is alleged to have engaged in sterilisation surgeries has reached 377 as at yesterday, the spokespersons of both hospitals revealed.