I will continue to be the Prime Minister: Ranil

Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe said today that he would continue to function as the Prime Minister under the presidency of Sajith Premadasa.

Wasantha Senanayake expelled from UNP

UNP has decided to expel State Minister Wasantha Senanayake from the party, Party General Secretary Akila Viraj Kariyawasam said today. Mr. Kariyawasam told Daily Mirror that action will be taken to remove his state ministerial portfolio as well.

Sajith renews debate challenge to Gota

New Democratic Front presidential candidate Sajith Premadasa, who previously challenged his opponent Gotabaya Rajapaksa to a one-to-one debate, renewed his call yesterday by challenging the entire Rajapaksa family to debate alone.

Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi killed in US raid, Trump confirms

The Islamic State leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi has been killed in a raid by US special forces on his Syrian safehouse, Donald Trump announced on Sunday, ending a years-long manhunt for one of the world’s most wanted terrorists.

ISIS leader Abu Bakr reportedly killed by US-led forces in Syria

ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi is believed to have been killed by the US-led forces in Syria.

Rumours about Sagala deciding to support Gota false

Sources close to Minister Sagala Ratnayaka vehemently denied rumours that the Minister has decided to extend his support to SLPP presidential candidate Gotabaya Rajapaksa.

CB issues notice to cancel 'The finance' license

The Central Bank yesterday said it has given notice of cancellation of the license issued to the liquidity-hit The Finance Company PLC (TFC) with effect from October 23, 2019, to safeguard the interests of depositors and other creditors.

CEB has purchased power on arbitrary rates during last five years: COPE Chairman

The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) has purchased power at their own discretion without any transparency for the last five years, the Committee on Public Enterprise (COPE) said yesterday. The COPE report which was submitted to Parliament by its Chairman JVP MP Sunil Handunetti said.

TISL urges Cabinet to revoke perks granted to President

Transparency International Sri Lanka (TISL) today expressed its concerns with regard to the perks approved by the Cabinet last week to be granted to President Maithripala Sirisena and urged the Cabinet to revoke its decision while citing it as a clear case of a conflict of interest.

Utilise resources in an impartial & transparent manner-SL to UN

Asserting that despite many domestic priorities Sri Lanka has discharged its obligations in paying its assessments to date, the Sri Lanka delegation to the UNGA this week called on the United Nations Secretariat to utilise the available resources received from the member states in a more effective, impartial and transparent manner, at a time when the organisation is battling its worst financial crisis.

Airport officials gave green light to store paddy at Mattala Airport - Daya Gamage

Primary Industries and Social Empowerment Minister Daya Gamage informed the Presidential Commission that the Paddy Marketing Board (PMB) had decided to store paddy at Mattala Airport after the airport officials had given them permission to execute this decision in 2015.

Fin. Ministry stops buying vehicles for state institutions

The Ministry of Finance has decided to suspend the purchase of vehicles for state institutions until further notice. The Ministry has also decided to stop the commencement of new projects during the remaining two months of this year and also to postpone the purchase of non essential office equipment until next year.

Senadhipathi arrested by the CID at BIA

Avant-Garde Maritime Services (Pvt) Ltd Chairman Nissanka Senadhipthi has been arrested by the CID on his arrival from Singapore at the Bandaranaike International Airport earlier today, sources said.

Stop using war, war-victory slogans for election campaign: EC

National Election Commission (NEC) today said it was prohibited to use war and war-victory for the presidential election campaigns.

95% SLFP organizers against joining SLPP: CBK

While saying that the Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) had been handed over to conspirators just for his personal benefit by a leader who came to power with 6.2 million votes, former president Chandrika Kumaratunga said 95% SLFP organisers were against the SLFPs decision to join the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP).

No outsider will interfere in Sri Lanka polls this time: Basil

No international actor will try to interfere in Sri Lanka’s approaching presidential election said Basil Rajapaksa, chief strategist of his brother Gotabaya Rajapaksa’s presidential bid.

Malaysian police detect financial transactions to activate LTTE

Malaysian police today disclosed financial transactions involving a huge sum of money had been carried out, believed to activate the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) group in the country.

Over 75 per cent voter turnout at Elpitiya PS polls

The voter turnout of the Elpitiya Pradeshiya Sabha election was recorded as over 75 per cent at the conclusion of the election, Galle District Returning Officer Somarathna Vidanapathirana said.

Sajith to cash in SF's war wisdom to combat terrorism

The UNF-led alliance will give highest possible responsibilities to Field Marshal Sarath Fonseka, its presidential candidate Sajith Premadasa said addressing his maiden election rally in Colombo today.

Majority of UNFF members to support Sajith: Maithri

More than 80 per cent of local government members of the United National Freedom Front (UNFF) led by Uva Province Governor Maithri Gunarathne have expressed their solidarity with United National Front (UNF) presidential candidate Sajith Premadasa.

Grade-5 scholarship results released

The grade five scholarship examination results have been released a short while ago, Commissioner General of Examinations B. Sanath Pujitha said.

Cardinal asks for security, following fresh concerns

Archbishop of Colombo Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith had asked for security for catholic institutions to ensure the safety of devotees and others who come to such places following fresh concerns on the security.

CA dismisses petition against Gota

The three-judge bench of the Court of Appeal comprising Justices Yasantha Kodagoda (President/CA), Arjuna Obeysekara and Mahinda Samayawardena today unanimously decided to dismiss the writ petition filed against former Defense Secretary Gotabaya Rajapaksa’s citizenship status after hearing all parties over almost four days of continued court proceedings at the Court of Appeal.

Petitioners' counsel apologises for naming fmr president as mister

At the onset of the today’s argument, Counsel Suren Fernando appearing for the petitioners addressed the court on the fact of citing former president Mahinda Rajapaksa in the petition as mister while in the same petition Minister Vajira Abeywardena is addressed as honourable.

Declare presidential poll gazette illegal; petition

A petition was filed in the Supreme Court today requesting to issue a writ order declaring the gazette notification to call for the presidential election was illegal.

Forced to pay Rs.549mn to Liverpool Navigation

Former Chairman of Lanka Sathosa, Kiran Atapattu yesterday told the Presidential Commission that Minister Rishad Bathiudeen and his public relations officer Abdullah pressurised him to make an illegal payment of Rs.549 million to Liverpool Navigation (Pvt) Limited in July 2015.

Allegedly threatening lift operator: IGP Pujith released

IGP Pujith Jayasundara, who was arrested this morning for allegedly threatening and intimidating a lift operator at the police headquarters in 2017, was released on bail by Fort Magistrate Ranga Dissanayaka this afternoon.

IGP Pujith Jayasundara arrested

IGP Pujith Jayasundara, who was sent on compulsory leave, was arrested by the CID today for allegedly threatening and intimidating a lift operator at the police headquarters in 2017.

UNF leaders formally agree to contest polls under swan symbol

The leaders of the political parties aligned with the United National Party (UNP) met yesterday with Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe and officially endorsed the decision to contest the presidential elections as a front, under the ‘swan’ symbol, Daily Mirror learns.

Sajith not a challenge: MR

Opposition Leader Mahinda Rajapaksa today said Minister Sajith Premadasa was not a challenge to them at the presidential election and asked how a person who could not even win the Tissamaharama electorate and Hambantota, could win the entire country.