Only solution is a general election – Dullas

The United Peoples Freedom Alliance has once again reiterated that the only solution to the prevailing political crisis is the conduct of a general election.



Confidence motion presented in support of Ranil

UNP MP Sajith Premadasa today presented a motion expressing confidence in the United National Party (UNP) Leader Ranil Wickremesinghe to function as the Prime Minister.



Quo Warranto petition against Mahinda postponed to January

The Quo Warranto writ petition filed by 122 Members of Parliament at the Court of Appeal, challenging the authority of Mahinda Rajapaksa to hold office as Prime Minister and 48 Parliamentarians to hold Ministerial portfolios will be taken up for hearing once again before Court on the 16th, 17th and 18th of January 2019.



Malinga, Matthews with highest base price for IPL auction

Sri Lankans Lasith Malinga and Angelo Matthews have been listed at the highest base price for the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL) auction together with seven other cricketers.



Singer Upali Kannangara passes away

Popular singer Upali Kannangara has passed away at the age of 67.



President instructs to provide essential food items at a reasonable price

President Maithripala Sirisena has directed the relevant government institutions to ensure that there would be no food shortage during the upcoming festive season and that all necessary steps be taken to stabilize the prices of all such goods.



Government expenses to be met through special provision – Yapa

Due to the absence of an Appropriation Bill, the government may decide to raise loans in Sri Lanka or from overseas to meet the country’s operational expenditures through a special provision for loans under an Act of Parliament.



New website to report stolen & lost phones

Sri Lanka Police has launched a website for handling complaints regarding lost or stolen mobile phones, stated Police Media Spokesperson.



Railways launches SMS alerts to prevent elephant collisions

An SMS alert service has been commenced as of yesterday (10), as the first phase of the project on reducing train collisions with elephants.



JVP: President violates Constitution by refusing to appoint Ranil PM

There are provisions in the Constitution to act against the President if he continues to commit constitutional violations and the progressive forces must consider making use of them, says the JVP.



Sri Lanka’s ousted PM sets deadline to end crisis

Sri Lanka’s ousted prime minister promised Monday to bring tens of thousands of supporters to the capital next week for a massive demonstration unless President Maithripala Sirisena reinstated him imminently.



Dananjaya suspended from bowling over illegal action: ICC

Sri Lanka off-spinner Akila Dananjaya has been suspended from bowling in international cricket over an illegal action, the International Cricket Council announced on Monday.



President recalls death penalty against convicted drug traffickers

President Maithripala Sirisena yesterday reiterated the importance of implementing capital punishment for convicted drug traffickers who carry out drug smuggling operations while in detention, considering the well-being of the country, nation and the future generation.



President to request CJ to hurry verdict on parliament dissolution

Parliamentarian Wimal Weerawansa says President Maithripala Sirisena has decided to request the Supreme Court to announce the verdict of the petitions against the gazette pertaining to the dissolution of Parliament without delay.



Five injured in Modara shooting

At least five persons including a woman were injured after two gunmen opened fire at them in Modara a short while ago, Police said.



Considering petition against sacking of Ranil set on Jan 07

The Supreme Court has decided to consider the fundamental rights petitions filed by Ven. Dambara Amila Thera against Ranil Wickremesinghe being removed from premiership on the 7th of January, 2019 after it was taken up for hearing by the Supreme Court today.