22 undergrads further remanded

Twenty-two university students including the convenor of the Inter-University Students’ Federation (IUSF) Ven. Rathkarawwe Jinarathana Thera were further remanded till March 16 by the Colombo Magistrate’s Court today.

Big-match vehicle parade, Defender accident damages 4 vehicles

At least four parked vehicles were damaged when a high-speed defender jeep, which took part in a school big-match vehicle parade in Colombo 4, met with an accident, this morning.

Samagi Balawegaya should have two Joint General Secretaries: Ruwan

The Samagi Balawegaya should create two posts of general secretaries and appoint UNP general secretary Akila Viraj Kariyawasam and Samagi Jana Balawegaya General Secretary Ranjit Maduma Bandara to the posts, MP Ruwan Wijewardene said today.

22 protesting undergrads arrested for violating court order

Twenty-two university students including the convenor of the Inter-University Students’ Federation (IUSF) Ven. Rathkarawwe Jinarathana Thera were arrested for protesting outside the University Grants Commission (UGC), for violating a court order, the Police said.

Harsha unhappy over WC indecision

UNP MP Harsha de Silva who expressed dissatisfaction over the UNP working committee’s failure to end all issues regarding the Samagi Jana Balawegaya, today said he was even contemplating bowing out of politics.

Govt. teacher uses creative methods to teach mathematics

A video of a government teacher, who teaches mathematics to his students with some creative methods has gone viral on social media.

UNP working committee meeting ends without decision on symbol

The UNP working committee meeting ended today without a decision on the symbol to be used by the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) to contest the upcoming general election but unanimously approved the alliance constitution subject to some amendments.

SLFA deploys helicopter to douse fire at Hatton

The Sri Lanka Air Force has deployed a Bell-212 helicopter to assist in dousing a fire that is spreading in Nallathanniya, Hatton.

Fire breaks out at construction site in Bambalapitiya

A fire has broken out from a construction site of a hotel at Bambalapitiya a short while ago, Fire Brigade said. They said five fire trucks had been dispatched to the location to douse the fire.

Four remanded over university CCTV camera removal

The three students and the Buddhist student monk who were arrested for removing CCTV cameras at the Kelaniya University premises were remanded till March 3 by the Mahara Magistrate’s Court today.

25 students of Kelaniya Uni. suspended for removing CCTV cameras

The 25 undergraduates who were involved in the removal of newly installed CCTV cameras at the Kelaniya University premises were suspended for two years with effect from today, the Communication and Media Unit of the University said.

New Govt. failed to meet its election pledges: Ruwan

The former State Minister of Defence MP Ruwan Wijewardene said that the issue with regard to the symbol under which UNP led alliance would contest the general election, whether it would be the elephant or the swan would be resolved soon,

Handunnetti requests minister not to make emergency power purchases

COPE Chairman and JVP MP Sunil Handunnetti today requested Power and Energy Minister Mahindananda Aluthgamage not to resort to any emergency power purchases claiming that it was a huge loss to the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB).

Met. Dept. extends ‘Extreme Caution’ heat advisory

The Meteorology Department today extended the heat weather advisory to ’ Extreme Caution’ level to be expected in most parts of the North-Western and Western Provinces in addition to Mannar, Galle and Matara Districts.

Ranjan’s only flaw is hiding the wig: Hirunika

UNP MP Hirunika Premachandra said the only flaw MP Ranjan Ramanayake had done, was hiding that he was wearing a wig.

Sajin De Vass remanded

Former MP Sajin De Vass Gunawardena was remanded till March 12 by the Colombo High Court today on charges of intimidating witnesses of a court case.

Clash at Sooriyawewa Stadium: Namal wants immediate inquiry

UPFA MP Namal Rajapaksa in a twitter post said that the Government must conduct an immediate inquiry into the incident that occurred at the Sooriyawewa Cricket Stadium between cricket fans and the security personnel.

White Van case: Voices match, ASG informs court

The voices of two individuals, who had been arrested over making controversial statements on ’white van abduction’ at a media briefing conducted by former minister Rajitha Senaratne, matched with the unedited video clips provided by the television channels, Additional Solicitor General (ASG) Dileepa Peiris informed the Colombo Chief Magistrate today.

SLFP neither forms joint govt with UNP nor supports Sajith’s SJB: Dayasiri

The Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) will neither form any joint-governments with the UNP nor support Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa’s Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB), SLFP General Secretary and State Minister Dayasiri Jayasekara said.

Sajith invites Ranil, UNP to join SJB

Leader of Opposition Sajith Premadasa today said he had invited UNP Leader Ranil Wickremesinghe to join the Samagi Jana Balawegaya together with his party.

Gotabaya taking over presidency makes no change: JVP

While claiming that shifting of presidency from Maithripala Sirisena to Gotabaya Rajapaksa had made no change in the governance or the economy in the country, the Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) said today the government has neither fulfilled any of its promises nor provided any concession to the people for the last three months.

Will use duty-free vehicle to work for the poor: Saman Ratnapriya

Newly appointed UNF MP Saman Ratnapriya said on Tuesday that he would accept a duty-free vehicle with the sole objective of working for the people.

Ranjan may contest general elections under SJB: Hirunika

MP Ranjan Ramanayake might get the ticket to contest the general election under the Samagi Jana Balawegaya as he has not done anything wrong other than recording phone conversations unethically, MP Hirunika Premachandra said today.

Udayanga Weeratunga further remanded

Former Sri Lanka Ambassador to Russia, Udayanga Weeratunga, was further remanded until March 11 by the Colombo Fort Magistrate Court today.

Ranjan granted bail

MP Ranjan Ramanayake who was in remand custody in connection with controversial audio clips, was granted bail by the Nugegoda Magistrate’s Court today.

SL formally informs UNHRC on decision to withdraw from Resolution

Foreign Relations Minister Dinesh Gunawardena today informed the UN Human Rights Council of the new Government’s decision to withdraw from co-sponsoring the Resolution 30/1 terming it as ‘unconstitutional’ and said the government would set up a domestically designed reconciliation and accountability process to achieve sustainable peace, which would also include a Commission of Inquiry (COI) headed by a Justice of the Supreme Court.

TPA to support Samagi Jana Balavegaya

The Tamil Progressive Alliance (TPA) today announced that it would support the Samagi Jana Balavegaya led by MP Sajith Premadasa at the forthcoming General Election, its leader Mano Ganesan said.

Traffic in front of Education Ministry

Heavy traffic is reported in front of the Education Ministry, Isurupaya, Battaramulla due to a protest held by the teachers and Principals, the Police said.

Principals, teachers to fall sick tomorrow

The Ceylon Teachers Union (CTU) said tomorrow its members would launch a countrywide work stoppage today as a protest against the absence of a favourable reply from the President and his failure to take action to pay an interim allowances until the salary anomalies were sorted out.

Teenager falls to death from Central Bank tower

A 16-year-old boy succumbed to his injuries after falling from the Central Bank building this afternoon, police said.