SLPP decides to sack Prof. G. L. Peiris

The Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) has decided to remove Prof. G. L. Peiris from his post as the President of the party, the party said.

Execute plan to revive Trincomalee Oil Tank Farm swiftly: RW directs Kanchana

President Ranil Wickremesinghe directed the petroleum minister and officials to swiftly carry out a plan to revive the Trincomalee oil tank farm and incorporate it into the country’s economy, President’s Media Division said.

Alleged illegal arrest of a Lawyer: SC grants leave to proceed with FR petition

The Supreme Court has granted leave to proceed with a Fundamental Rights petition filed by a lawyer who sought a declaration that his arrest by CID was illegal and in violation of his fundamental rights.

Announcing new date for LG polls delayed to next week

The new date for the Local Government elections would be announced before March 9, the Elections Commission announced today.

Rajitha to become a minister?

Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP Rajitha Senaratne said he will be able to play a great role in resolving the current crisis in the nation if he is given a ministry such as the Health Ministry.

US should intervene to ensure LG polls held - SJB

The USA should intervene to ensure that the local government elections are held in Sri Lanka, a Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) member said today.

Timely support SL received from India should be appreciated: Semasinghe

State Minister Shehan Semasinghe said that the timely support Sri Lanka received from India should always be appreciated as the main focus of the government now is stabilizing the economy.

Harsha welcomes Central Bank action to stabilise the rupee

Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP Harsha de Silva today welcomed the action of the Central Bank to ensure the stability of the Sri Lankan rupee.

White van press conference case: Key witness admits he made a false statement to Magistrate

One of the key prosecution witnesses in the controversial white van case against former Health Minister Rajitha Senaratne today admitted during the High Court trial that the confidential statement he made before Magistrate was a false one.

Cannot change govt. by taking to the streets: RW

President Ranil Wickremesinghe said today that a government can only be changed through a parliamentary election and taking to the streets was not an option for that, the President’s Media Division said.

Mahanayake Theras urged to issue ’’Sanga Order’’ against Govt.

The National Bikkhu Front (NBF) today requested the Mahanayake Theras to issue a ’’Sanga Order’’ to force the government to hold the Local Government election, which was postponed indefinitely, at a closer date convenient to the Elections Commission.

IMF defends tax hike in Sri Lanka

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has defended the tax reforms which has drawn strong public opposition in Sri Lanka.

Register for welfare benefits before March 31: PMD

The on-going information survey aimed at identifying eligible individuals for the welfare benefits payment program, as instructed by President Ranil Wickremesinghe, will conclude on March 31, according to the Welfare Benefits Board, President’s Media Division (PMD).

Two-day debate pertaining to LG polls next week

Leaders of political parties representing Parliament has decided to have a two-day debate on the situation pertaining to the local government elections in the House next week, Parliament media unit said.

Kerosene oil prices reduced from midnight today

The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) has reduced the prices of a litre of kerosene oil by Rs. 50 with effect from midnight today.

Failure to prevent Easter Sunday attacks: Maithri’s appeal dismissed with cost

Colombo Civil Appellate High Court today ordered to dismiss the appeal filed by former President Maithripala Sirisena who challenged the Colombo District Court’s decision to reject his request that he be discharged from several civil lawsuits filed by the victims of Easter Sunday attacks.

President Ranil Wickremasinghe released from 108 lawsuits

The Colombo District Court today ordered to release President Ranil Wickremesinghe from 108 lawsuits filed by the victims of those who have died and injured during the suicide bomb blast took place in Colombo.

Will take legal action in next couple of days: PUCSL Chairman

Necessary legal action will be taken in the next couple of days relating to the recent increase of the electricity tariff without his consent, Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) chairman Janaka Rathnayake said.

US Senate Committee urges SL Govt. to hold elections without further delay

The United States Senate Committee on Foreign Relations (SCFR) urged the Government of Sri Lanka to hold free and fair local government elections without further delay.

World Bank assures continuous support to SL’s Development Reform Program

The World Bank assured continuous support to Sri Lanka’s development reforms program, President’s Media Division (PMD) said.

AKD refuses allegations on election campaign cost; says never spent lavishly

Responding to allegations that the National People’s Power (NPP) was spending colossal amounts of money for the election campaign, NPP leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake said today they never spent lavishly on the election campaign like other parties.

Contributory Pension Fund to cover pension costs of public employees: Bandula

The cabinet has decided to establish a ‘National Contributory Pension Fund’ (NCPF) to cover pension costs of employees who will join the public service in the future, Cabinet Spokesman Minister Bandula Gunawardana said today.

Man injured during NPP protest dies

A person who was injured during the National People’s Power (NPP) protest march in Colombo, succumbed to his injuries today, JVP General Secretary Tilvin Silva said today.

Those who divide UNP won’t survive: Range Bandara

SJB MP Mayatha Dissanayake has been pressurized by his party leadership to tender his resignation from the chairmanship of the Public Finance Committee, UNP General Secretary Palitha Range Bandara alleged today.

No decision to suspend Fuel Pass: Kanchana

No decision has been taken to suspend the National Fuel Pass QR system from 10th April, Power and Energy Minister Kanchana Wijesekara said.

Govt.’s message clear to public, ’’Shut up and Sit Down’’ - Sajith

Condemning the use of tear gas and water cannons on National People’s Power (NPP) protesters yesterday, opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa said the government’s message is loud and clear to the public, “SHUT UP AND SIT DOWN”.

Will resign as COPF Chair: Mayantha confirms

SJB MP Mayantha Dissanayake said today he would resign from the chair of the Committee on Public Finance.

Will win the battle to obtain election by hook or by crook: AKD

National People’s Power (NPP) leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake said today they would win the battle to obtain the Local government election by hook or by crook for the betterment of the people.

Nearly 20 injured during NPP protest

Nearly twenty people who were injured during the protest march in Colombo were admitted to the Colombo National Hospital, Hospital sources said.

JVP protest march tear-gassed

Police fired tear gas and water cannon to disperse the JVP protest march at Town Hall a short while ago.