Shut up and sit down: President tells MPs

Shut up and sit down! I brought you into politics,’’ President Ranil Wickremeisinghe said as opposition MPs raised their voices in protest when the President addressed Parliament today.

Three arrested over foreign job racket

Three suspects have been arrested for attempting to defraud a woman of Rs. 800,000 in promise of employment in Israel.

Do what is correct, what is good for your country

President Ranil Wickremesinghe told students of Royal College in Colombo today that he learnt to do what is correct and do what is good for the country.

No room for thugs in Parliament

Deputy Speaker Ajith Rajapakse reprimanded MP S.M. Marikkar for his behaviour in Parliament today. ’’Thuggery must be kept out of Parliament,’’ Rajapakse said.

Wimal questions “Top Secret Mission”

MP Wimal Weerawansa charged that the recent visits of top United States (US) delegations including the visit of the US Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs Victoria Nuland were part of a greater scheme to intervene in matters of national security.

Street food in Parliament

A heated exchange took place in Parliament today over moves to remove street food stalls in Kimbulawala.

Parliament adjourned after opposition protest

Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena adjourned Parliament sittings after the opposition disrupted sittings by protesting and demanding Local Government polls.

Move to make Sri Lanka a U.S. Colony?

Former Minister Wimal Weerawansa said that the “shock treatment” to the public by increasing the electricity tariffs is being used as a cover to help the US work behind the scenes in Sri Lanka.

JICA projects only after debt restructuring

Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawarena requested the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) to resume work on all the projects that are temporarily halted due to financial issues.

Police fire tear gas on SJB protest

The Police fired tear gas and water cannons on a protest march staged by the Samagi Jana Balawegaya in Maradana.

Rajapaksa family stole and stole

The Rajapaksas stole and stole when they were in power and forced the country to now become beggars, former President Chandrika Kumaratunga alleged.

Rugby World Cup tours Colombo

The Rugby World Cup 2023 continued its tour of Colombo today and was placed on display at the HNB Towers.

Kimbulawala street food stalls given marching orders

Traders operating popular street food stalls in Kimbulawala have been ordered to vacate the area by Friday 24th February.

Anura challenges Sajith to debate

NPP Leader Anura Kumara Dissanayaka challenged SJB Leader Sajith Premadasa to a debate to discuss how they will face the current crisis.

Ensure this doesn’t happen again

President Ranil Wickremesinghe told a group of young people to ensure a situation like what the country is experiencing today does not happen again during their lifetime.

Electricity tariff will be reduced

Electricity tariffs will be reduced in November/December this year, President’s Advisor Ruwan Wijewardene said. He said that former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa was responsible for the crisis Sri Lanka is facing. GR responsible for crisis.

Is Ranil really Ranil?

Samagi Jana Balawegaya MP Lakshman Kiriella questioned if Ranil Wickremesinghe is really Ranil as he is not the same as the one who once stood for democracy.

Opposition is not to oppose everything

The opposition is not there just to oppose everything, former Governor Azath Salley said adding that Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa must support the good work of the President.

Public are scolding us but can’t help it

President Ranil Wickremesinghe says the public are still criticizing the Government over the electricity tariff hike but that cannot be helped.

Sword attack on Jaffna fuel station employee

An employee of a fuel station in Jaffna was attacked by two men using a sword for refusing to pump fuel without a QR code.

What we want most is security

The Government Printer says repeated calls for additional security has fallen on deaf ears.

Deshabandu dreaming of IGP post

Senior DIG Deshabandu Tennakoon is dreaming to be the next IGP, former MP Hirunika Premachandra claimed.

QR code phone thieves arrested

The Police arrested 2 suspects who stole 12 phones used to read QR codes at fuel stations in parts of the Colombo district.

Are you happy now ?

Former Central Bank Governor Ajith Nivard Cabraal posed the question “are you happy now?” when asked about the CEB tariff hike.

SJB goes to EU

The opposition Samagi Jana Balawegaya submitted a letter to the EU raising concerns over alleged moves by the Government to postpone the local government elections.

Details emerge on Minuwangoda victim

More details have emerged over the victim of the shooting incident in Minuwangoda.

Criminals among NPP candidates?

SLPP MP Mahindananda Aluthgamage claims a number of criminals are among the NPP candidates contesting the LG polls.

Monkeys can now be killed

Agriculture Minister Mahinda Amaraweera informed farmers that monkeys can be killed as they are no more part of the protected species in Sri Lanka.

Sujeewa hired to attack NPP

Opposition leader Sajith Premadasa has hired Sujeewa Senasinghe to attack the National People’s Power, Former MP Sunil Handunnetti claimed.

Did Sajith commit murder ?

Former MP Sujeewa Senasinghe questioned those who said “yes” when asked at an election rally staged in Anuradhapura