Motion of leave for MP Ranjan Ramanayake SJB will have to wait for verdict of CA - Speaker

SJB will have to wait till the Court of Appeal (CA) gives its verdict on MP Ranjan Ramanayake who is convicted for Contempt of Court, to present a motion of leave for him, Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardene said yesterday.

Bathiudeen complains to CID against Wimal

Former Minister and Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP Rishad Bathiudeen yesterday filed a complaint against Minister Wimal Weerawansa before the Criminal Investigations Department (CID).

Easter Sunday bombings AG briefs Cardinal on current status of cases

Attorney General Dappula de Livera has briefed Malcolm Cardinal Ranjith on the progress of matters and current status of the cases pertaining to the Easter Sunday attacks, the AG’s Coordinating Officer said. The AG said this when he called on the Cardinal on Monday.

No request made for quota system from Govt. to resume vehicle imports: Importers

While condemning the media reports circulating on news websites, the Vehicle Importers Association of Sri Lanka (VIASL) and the Vehicle Importers Association of Lanka (VIAL) said there was no

Wahabbism and Quasi Courts should be banned in SL - Ven. Rathana Thera

Wahabbism and Quasi Courts should be banned in Sri Lanka as it is recommended by the report of the Presidential Commission which probed the Easter Sunday attacks, MP Venerable Rathana Th

Rauff Hakeem and Rishad Bathiudeen associated with Easter Sunday attackers - Minister Aluthgamage

SLMC leader had a electoral pact with Zahran in 2015

Hirunika Premachandra released on bail Warrant recalled

The Colombo High Court yesterday recalled the warrant issued on Tuesday (09) against former MP Hirunika Premachandra for not appearing in Court over the case in which she is accused of abduc

Conduct probe into importation of swords - AG directs IGP

Attorney General Dappula de Livera yesterday directed the IGP to conduct investigations into the importation of several swords, daggers and other such weapons into the country, AG’s Coordinating Officer Nishara Jayaratne said.

COPE report of first sessions of the present Parliament Serious weaknesses revealed in evaluating bids by Lanka Coal Company Ltd.

The first COPE report of the first sessions of the present Parliament which was tabled in the House has revealed that there has been serious weaknesses in the process of evaluating bids by the Lanka Coal Company Ltd., for purchasing coal, causing huge losses while procurements have not been signed by the Cabinet evaluation committee.

Easter Sunday attacks PCoI has not been able to uncover anything new - Field Marshal Sarath Fonseka

I cannot agree with the Presidential Commission’s decision to hold former Defence Secretary Hemasiri Fernando

Sugar scam has cost government Rs. 15.9 billion: Dr.Harsha de Silva

The sugar scam has cost the government Rs. 15.9 billion, member of Parliamentary committee on Public Finance- Dr. Harsha de Silva who quoted the report of the committee said yesterday.

Sri Lanka begins negotiations with Russia over cost of Sputnik V

Sri Lanka has begun negotiations with Russia’s Gamaleya Research Institute, that produces the Sputnik V vaccine, to finalise a price to purchase the vaccines for the local population as the State Pharmaceuti

COVID-19 infections in Colombo contained

Herd immunity helps reduce spread

Quarantine process under review

The quarantine process, including for travellers who have received the coronavirus vaccine is under review, Health Ministry sources said.

Catholic Bishops’ Conference wants AG to be given full power to prosecute perpetrators

The Catholic Bishops’ Conference in Sri Lanka appealed that the Attorney General be given full power and the freedom to prosecute immediately the perpetrators, those who aided and abetted in the d

Tusker ‘Revatha’ dies of electrocution

The majestic tusker ‘Rewatha,’ which was named by Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) leader Sajith Premadasa, was found dead yesterday in a forest reserve in Kekirawa area, a senior official of the W

Indictment served against Swiss Embassy official Garnier Banister

Defendant Garnier Banister appeared in Court when case was called yesterday The case was fixed to be heard on June 4

Over 1,400 schools to receive tab computers by April: Susil Premajayantha

Plans are afoot to provide tab computers to 1,401 national and provincial level schools in the country within March and April, Education Reforms, Open Universities and Distance Learning Promoti

Police SI decapitating Kuruwita woman DNA samples match with that of victim

The DNA samples obtained from the mother and brother of the 30-year- old murdered woman from Kuruwita whose headless corpse was found inside a bag at Dam Street, matched with the sample taken fr

Jailor interdicted for allowing MP Rajakaruna to take selfie with Ranjan Prison Officer gets interdicted

A Prison Officer who allegedly allowed MP Harshana Rajakaruna to take a selfie with imprisoned MP Ranjan Ramanayake at the Angunakolapelessa Prison has been interdicted, the Prisons Department

Cabinet Decisions

CAN I RECEIVE THE VACCINATION?

Presidential Commission probing political victimisation finds Former PM and five other ex Ministers responsible

The report of the Presidential Commission which probed political victimisation had held former Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe and five other Ministers responsible for political victimisation.

Immune system will take 21 days to respond to vaccine: Expert

It will take at least 14 to 21 days for the immune system to respond to the COVID-19 vaccine, Prof. Neelika Malavige of the Department of Immunology and Molecular Medicine at the University

High positions in the UNP should be reserved for women - UNP Dy. Leader

Our leader ensured a fair representation of women in local bodies

COVID-19 E-channeling system to get vaccines on prior appointment soon

An e-channeling system will be introduced enabling the public to book times and dates to get the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine against COVID-19 in the Colombo municipal area in the future, Mayor Rosy Senanayake said.

Schools in WP to open on Monday

Schools in the Western Province (WP) will open on Monday for Grade 5, GCE O/L and A/L students, Director General of Health Services Dr. Asela Gunawardena said.

Public to receive second dosage of vaccines on time

Serum Institute confirms SPC order of 500,000 vaccines in March, April

Research conducted on vaccinated people so far shows positive results

Claims that COVID vaccine leads to infertility baseless

Trade unions warn plantation companies

Thondaman warns of repercussions