Consideration of FR petitions against President’s decision postponed
The consideration of the fundamental rights petitions filed against the dissolution of the parliament has been postponed, stated Ada Derana reporter. MORE..
- All petitions against dissolving parliament taken up at 2 pm
- Mahinda to contest from Kurunegala
- Lotus Road closed
- Thirteen Sri Lanka asylum seekers imprisoned in Israel
- Special HC rejects preliminary objections in Gamini Senarath’s case
- Heavy traffic in Town Hall due to protest
- PAFFREL to go to court on legality of dissolving parliament
- President & PM hold discussions gearing up for elections
- Consideration of FR petitions against President’s decision postponed
- Karu became pawn of UNP plan – Vasudeva
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Karu became pawn of UNP plan – Vasudeva
Minister Vasudeva Nanayakkara states that the former Speaker Karu Jayasuriya became a pawn in a plan of UNP to destabilize the country and bring about foreign interferences. MORE..
President & PM hold discussions gearing up for elections
A discussion between President Maithripala Sirisena, Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa and the leaders of their respective political parties has been held today (12). MORE..
PAFFREL to go to court on legality of dissolving parliament
People’s Action for Free and Fair Elections (PAFFREL) issuing a statement on the Presidential proclamation dissolving the parliament, says that they will be filing a case at the Supreme Court to ascertain the correct legal position with regard to the dissolution. MORE..
Heavy traffic in Town Hall due to protest
Traffic congestion is reported from the Town Hall area due to a protest by university students, stated Ada Derana reporter.
Special HC rejects preliminary objections in Gamini Senarath’s case
The Permanent High Court at Bar has granted permission to hear the case against four individuals including former President’s Chief of Staff Gamini Senarath and rejected the preliminary objections filed by the defendants seeking to suspend the hearing of indictment papers filed by the Attorney General. MORE..
Thirteen Sri Lanka asylum seekers imprisoned in Israel
Thirteen Sri Lankan regime opponents have been imprisoned in Israel for two weeks and deprived of rights, according to a report by KAN Bet. The 13 reportedly fled to Israel on tourist visas after having received death threats following the October revolution in their country, and planned to apply for asylum in Israel. MORE..
Lotus Road closed
Lotus Road in Colombo has been temporarily closed due to a protest, according to Ada Derana reporter. MORE..
Mahinda to contest from Kurunegala
Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa will contest from the Kurunegala District at the upcoming elections, said Rohitha Abeygunawardena. MORE..
All petitions against dissolving parliament taken up at 2 pm
All petitions against the dissolution of the parliament will be taken up for hearing by the Supreme Court at 2 pm today (12), according to Ada Derana reporter. MORE..
Two killed, one injured in assault cases
One individual has died after being punched and then assaulted with a bottle while another person sustained injuries. MORE..
Elections Commission member petitions against president’s decision
A member of the Elections Commission has filed a fundamental rights petition seeking an order declaring the President’s dissolution of the parliament is unconstitutional, states Ada Derana reporter. MORE..
Petitions filed against dissolution of parliament considered today
The fundamental rights petitions filed by several parties against the dissolution of the parliament will be considered today (12), stated Ada Derana reporter. MORE..
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Mahinda is the leader we can trust – Dhammarathana Thero
The leader we can trust regarding the future of the country is Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa, says Trustee of Badulla Muthiyangana Raja Maha Vihara Ven. Murundeniye Dhammarathana Thero. MORE..
Ten FR petitions filed against dissolution of parliament
Several parties have filed petitions at the Supreme Court today (12) against the arbitrary dissolution of the Parliament. MORE..
Thirty-three new members for SLPP
A group of members from the Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) and the United National Party (UNP), along with Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa have obtained membership of the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP). MORE..
President & PM hold discussions gearing up for elections
A discussion between President Maithripala Sirisena, Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa and the leaders of their respective political parties has been held today (12). MORE..
PAFFREL to go to court on legality of dissolving parliament
People’s Action for Free and Fair Elections (PAFFREL) issuing a statement on the Presidential proclamation dissolving the parliament, says that they will be filing a case at the Supreme Court to ascertain the correct legal position with regard to the dissolution. MORE..
Heavy traffic in Town Hall due to protest
Traffic congestion is reported from the Town Hall area due to a protest by university students, stated Ada Derana reporter.
Special HC rejects preliminary objections in Gamini Senarath’s case
The Permanent High Court at Bar has granted permission to hear the case against four individuals including former President’s Chief of Staff Gamini Senarath and rejected the preliminary objections filed by the defendants seeking to suspend the hearing of indictment papers filed by the Attorney General. MORE..
Thirteen Sri Lanka asylum seekers imprisoned in Israel
Thirteen Sri Lankan regime opponents have been imprisoned in Israel for two weeks and deprived of rights, according to a report by KAN Bet. The 13 reportedly fled to Israel on tourist visas after having received death threats following the October revolution in their country, and planned to apply for asylum in Israel. MORE..
Lotus Road closed
Lotus Road in Colombo has been temporarily closed due to a protest, according to Ada Derana reporter. MORE..
Mahinda to contest from Kurunegala
Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa will contest from the Kurunegala District at the upcoming elections, said Rohitha Abeygunawardena. MORE..
All petitions against dissolving parliament taken up at 2 pm
All petitions against the dissolution of the parliament will be taken up for hearing by the Supreme Court at 2 pm today (12), according to Ada Derana reporter. MORE..
Two killed, one injured in assault cases
One individual has died after being punched and then assaulted with a bottle while another person sustained injuries. MORE..
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Sports
Sports ministry sets up cricket advisory committee
Sri Lanka’s sports ministry has appointed a five-member advisory committee to assist in Sri Lanka Cricket’s day-to-day operations, until yet-to-be-announced board elections are held. It is expected to share duties with the sports ministry-appointed Competent Authority, which has been heading up SLC since June 1. MORE..
Chandimal out of second Test; Suranga Lakmal named captain
Sri Lanka Captain Dinesh Chandimal has been ruled out of the second Test against England in Pallekele. Chandimal suffered a groin injury during the defeat in Galle and will be out for two weeks, which could also make him a doubt for the third Test, in Colombo, starting on November 23. MORE..
Akila Dananjaya reported for suspect bowling action
Sri Lanka off-spinner Akila Dananjaya has been reported with a suspect bowling action during the first Test against England, which the visitors won by 211 runs on Friday (09), stated International Cricket Council. MORE..
Chandimal doubtful for 2nd Test against England
Sri Lanka skipper Dinesh Chandimal is doubtful for the second test against England in Kandy on November 14. MORE..
England win Galle test as Rangana Herath bows out
England secured victory on Friday in the first Test against Sri Lanka, winning by 211 runs at Galle and giving the visitors their first away Test success in 13 games. MORE..
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Technology
China’s Xinhua agency unveils AI news presenter
China’s state news agency has unveiled a virtual newsreader sporting a sharp suit and a somewhat robotic voice. MORE..
Sri Lanka provides cheapest broadband in Asia, coming in second globally
Sri Lanka provides cheapest broadband in Asia, coming in second globally
A survey conducted by Cable.co.uk has revealed that Sri Lanka provides the cheapest fixed broadband in Asia while only coming in second globally. MORE..
Uber to resume self-driving car testing after fatal accident in March
Uber to resume self-driving car testing after fatal accident in March
Uber is seeking permission from the state of Pennsylvania to resume testing its self-driving cars on public roads more than seven months after a fatal crash in Tempe, Arizona. MORE..
Google employees walk out to protest sexism, inequality
Google employees walk out to protest sexism, inequality
Staff at Google offices around the world are staging an unprecedented series of walkouts in protest at the company’s treatment of women. MORE..
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Entertainment
Tom Hiddleston to return as Loki in new TV series
Tom Hiddleston will be reprising his role as the god of mischief in a new Marvel TV series based on Loki. MORE..
Spice Girls reunite – without Posh – for 2019 UK tour
Spice Girls reunite – without Posh – for 2019 UK tour
The Spice Girls have announced their first tour for a decade, with six UK stadium dates in June next year. MORE..
Alec Baldwin arrested, charged with assault in New York
Alec Baldwin arrested, charged with assault in New York
Actor Alec Baldwin was arrested and charged with assault and harassment Friday following a dispute over a parking spot, according to New York police. MORE..
A Sri Lankan is music director in Mozart’s town
A Sri Lankan is music director in Mozart’s town
Leslie Suganandarajah has been named music director in Salzburg Landestheater, succeeding Mirga Gražinytė-Tyla. MORE..
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