Easter Sunday attacks All those responsible will be brought to justice: PM

Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa yesterday said that all those responsible for the heinous Easter Sunday attacks on April 21 will be brought to justice.

Kushinagar-SL flight operations postponed: Minister

Scheduled to commence after Indian Prime Minister’s visit to Sri Lanka

Authorities get tough as daily infections spiral Legal action on violators of health guidelines

Crackdown on parties with large gatherings

Tension erupts when Opposition MPs were called ‘murderers’

Pandemonium reigned in Parliament yesterday when the ruling party and opposition SJB MPs confronted each other trying to determine as to who should move the adjournment debate on the Presidential Commis

Certain amendments possible to Colombo Port City Economic Commission Bill: Romesh de Silva PC

Government will receive the total 100% profit by leasing the land

Govt. under pressure from allies not to impose civil disabilities

The government is under pressure from its own quarters not to penalise anyone with civil disabilities though the Presidential Commission that probed the political victimisation during the term of the previous Yahapalan

All May Day rallies suspended: Army Chief

All May Day rallies have been cancelled as a precautionary measure to curb the spread of COVID-19, Army Commander Shavendra Silv

In view of boosting night economy Diana proposes to extend opening hours of bars

A night economy is essential for a country such as Sri Lanka which is a paradise island

Port City a safe haven for money laundering

The whole CPC is going to function as a separate state

Easter Sunday attacks Revelations of SJB MPs cause uproar in Parliament

We feel that someone is trying to hide information and sabotage the investigations on the Easter Sunday attacks

Arrest of Indian fishermen only present solution to Indo-Lanka fishermen row - Douglas

Fisheries Minister, Douglas Devananda who was in the midst of controversy last week for allegedly claiming that Indian fishermen would be granted permission to fish in Sri Lankan waters has denied the

Alleged misappropriation of Rs.23 billion FR petition against six including Cabraal

State Minister Ajith Nivard Cabraal had paid US Dollars 6.5 million which is around Rs. 23 billion public funds from the Central Bank to an American Businessman

Government has nothing to do with the ban: Keheliya

Co-Cabinet spokesman, Mass Media Minister Keheliya Rambukwella said the government has not taken a decision to ban any religious or political organisation but the Presidential Commissio

SLPP not heading for a split: Keheliya

The Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) is not heading for a split, SLPP Parliamentarian and Media Minister Keheliya Rambukwella said.

Wijeyadasa’s son arrested and released

Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) Parliamentarian Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe’s son was arrested and released over an accident that occurred in Rajagiriya on Monday night in which four individuals were i

COVID positivity rates Four fold spike in Colombo

18 patients were identified after PCR tests were conducted last Friday (16) out of 225

Health authorities issue red alert

Increase in patients admitted to hospital

Public urged to remain calm

Govt. confident rise in infections will be contained

Cardinal calls for tough action against ‘extremism and expansionism’

Says he did not mean any local political group but international political forces using Wahabism as a tool

Another female councillor representing SJB arrested

Alleged assaulting on female councillor of Maharagama UC

Updating of judicial system means strengthening of the rule of law - Justice Minister

The rule of law is a pre-requisite to attract Foreign Direct Investment

Boao Forum for Asia 2021 President to address along with Chinese President Xi Jinping

President Gotabaya Rajapaksa and Chinese President Xi Jinping will attend the opening ceremony of the Boao Forum for Asia 2021 today in virtual mode and deliver their speeches, the Chinese Embassy in Colombo tweeted.

Caroline, Chula released ON BAIL

Next hearing postponed for June 28

Muttiah Muralitharan discharged from Chennai’s Apollo Hospital

He has undergone an angioplasty procedure after being admitted for cardiac evaluation on Sunday

Commemoration of Easter Sunday Attack victims Security beefed up Police Headquarters has instructed all Divisional SPs and OICs to meet with religious leaders of churches

The Police Headquarters has issued a special notice to all senior police officers to provide maximum security during the special church services and other religious ceremonies to be held to commemorate the victims who were killed by the deadly s

Easter Sunday attacks Charges may not be filed before April 21 - Justice Minister

Framing charges against suspects is not the duty or the responsibility of the Govt. but the AG

Army Chief urges public to adopt health practice as next three weeks crucial

On Sunday, 357 Covid-19 cases were reported in the country

SJB to drop bombshell in Parliament today over Easter Sunday attacks probe

Names of those behind the attack who were never questioned to be exposed

PCR test results of most returnees faulty

70 returnees found to be infected on Sunday

No discussion on Port City Bill till SC determines constitutionality

The government has decided not to have any formal discussion on the Colombo Port City Economic Commission Bill until the Supreme Court determines its constitutionality , informed sources said .