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President calls all-party conference tomorrow
President calls all-party conference tomorrow
President Maithripala Sirisena has called a conference with the participation of all political parties represented in the Parliament, with the aim of bringing an end to the political crisis in Sri Lanka. MORE..
Mahinda could have waited for a year and half, but can the country? - Gotabaya
Mahinda could have waited for a year and half, but can the country? - Gotabaya
Former Defence Secretary Gotabaya Rajapaksa says that Mahinda Rajapaksa could have become Prime Minister with a two-thirds majority in Parliament if he had waited for elections in a year and a half, but questioned whether the country could wait that long. MORE..
Ibrahim Mohamed Solih sworn in as Maldives president
Ibrahim Mohamed Solih sworn in as Maldives president
Ibrahim Mohamed Solih was inaugurated on Saturday (Nov 17) as the new president of the Maldives after the opposition united to dislodge pro-China strongman leader Abdulla Yameen in September elections. MORE..
President instructs officials not to allow the state sector to weaken
President instructs officials not to allow the state sector to weaken
President Maithripala Sirisena has given instructions to the heads of the government institutions to deliver public services in a more comprehensive and efficient manner without allowing room to deteriorate those services as well as to do the activities of the government sector with proper planning and targets. MORE..
Speaker should resign if unable to control Parliament – Lakshman Yapa
Speaker should resign if unable to control Parliament – Lakshman Yapa
UPFA MP Lakshman Yapa Abeywardena says that the Speaker had accepted the motion of no confidence against Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa before even 10 minutes had passed and that he has never seen this happen before in his 25 years in the Parliament. MORE..
UNP asks Facebook to protect users in Sri Lanka
UNP asks Facebook to protect users in Sri Lanka
The United National Party (UNP) has asked Facebook to protect the identity of its supporters, fearing a crackdown by what it called the “illegal” government. MORE..
UNF Parliamentarians meet the Speaker
UNF Parliamentarians meet the Speaker
Parliamentarians of the United National Front (UNF) have held discussion with Speaker Karu Jayasuriya. MORE..
Unidentified woman’s body found in Mulleriyawa
Unidentified woman’s body found in Mulleriyawa
The body of an unidentified woman has been discovered in the Kelanimulla area in Mulleriyawa. MORE..
Prime Minister meets with govt MPs
Prime Minister meets with govt MPs
A discussion between Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa and the parliamentary group of the government is currently underway at the Prime Minister’s Office. MORE..
Three arrested trafficking over 4,000 tramadol tablets
Three arrested trafficking over 4,000 tramadol tablets
Minuwangoda Police officers have arrested three suspects for the possession of 4,008 tramadol (Apple) tablets in the Minuwangoda town. MORE..
Singaporean held with gold jewellery worth over Rs 43m
Singaporean held with gold jewellery worth over Rs 43m
A Singaporean national has been apprehended at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake while attempting to smuggle gold jewellery worth over Rs 43 million. MORE..
Forcibly removing me is no easy task – Mahinda Rajapaksa
Forcibly removing me is no easy task – Mahinda Rajapaksa
Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa says that forcibly or unlawfully removing him from the Premiership will not be an easy task. MORE..
Ian Paisley readmitted to the DUP after failing to declare Sri Lankan holidays
Ian Paisley readmitted to the DUP after failing to declare Sri Lankan holidays
British MP Ian Paisley has been readmitted to the Democratic Unionist Party after he was suspended for failing to declare luxury holidays paid for by the Sri Lankan government. MORE..
CIA concludes Saudi crown prince ordered Khashoggi’s killing
CIA concludes Saudi crown prince ordered Khashoggi’s killing
The US Central Intelligence Agency has concluded Saudi’s powerful Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman was behind the killing of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, US media reported Friday, citing people close to the matter. MORE..
Rainy condition to enhance during next few days
Rainy condition to enhance during next few days
Rainy condition is expected to enhance over the island during next few days, particularly on the 18th and 19th of November, the Department of Meterology said. MORE..
12 steps to adopting a no-confidence motion against the Prime Minister
12 steps to adopting a no-confidence motion against the Prime Minister
The Prime Minister’s Secretary, S. Amarasekara, has issued a statement listing 12 steps that need to be followed to bring forth a motion of no confidence against the Prime Minister and for it to legally be adopted in the Parliament. MORE..
Derana named ‘Local Brand of the Year’ at SLIM Awards 2018
Derana named ‘Local Brand of the Year’ at SLIM Awards 2018
“Derana” won the Gold Award for ‘Best Local Brand of the Year’ at the SLIM Brand Excellence Awards 2018, a short while ago. MORE..
‘Manusath Derana’ wins Best CSR Brand of the Year
‘Manusath Derana’ wins Best CSR Brand of the Year
“Manusath Derana” won the Gold Award for Best CSR Brand of the Year at the SLIM Brand Excellence Awards 2018. MORE..
President does not accept today’s no-confidence vote – Lakshman Yapa
President does not accept today’s no-confidence vote – Lakshman Yapa
President Maithripala Sirisena said he does not accept the results of today’s vote in Parliament since his instructions yesterday were not followed, according to UPFA MP Lakshman Yapa Abeywardena. MORE..
This is ‘Parliament Jokes-3’ – Rohitha Abeygunawardana
This is ‘Parliament Jokes-3’ – Rohitha Abeygunawardana
Podujana Peramuna calls UNP Leader Ranil Wickremesinghe and JVP Leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake, who are urging to hold General Elections, for their assistance in this regard. MORE..
‘Disgraceful’ incident in Parliament ‘shames’ the nation - Ranil
‘Disgraceful’ incident in Parliament ‘shames’ the nation - Ranil
UNP leader Ranil Wickremesinghe says that the “disgraceful incident” today at the Parliament, is an incident that shames the whole nation and has to be condemned in the harshest possible terms. MORE..
President informed after no-confidence motion against govt passed - Speaker
President informed after no-confidence motion against govt passed - Speaker
The second clause of the motion of no-confidence against the Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa and the government has been passed in the Parliament today (16) according to the parliamentary Standing Orders, the Office of the Speaker said. MORE..
Maithri and Ranil can discuss and form new govt. - Sajith
Maithri and Ranil can discuss and form new govt. - Sajith
The groups that were aware of their defeat behaved in a suppressive manner inside the Chamber today (16), says UNP Parliamentarian Sajith Premadasa. MORE..
Produced by Sumanthiran, directed by Ranil; Karu just an actor - Susil
Produced by Sumanthiran, directed by Ranil; Karu just an actor - Susil
The Speaker has failed to proceed with the parliamentary sessions, alleges UFPA MP Susil Premajayantha. MORE..
Committed to safeguarding parliament democracy despite threats - Speaker
Committed to safeguarding parliament democracy despite threats - Speaker
Speaker Karu Jayasuriya says that he is dedicated to safeguarding the parliament democracy even in the face of any threats, intimidation and interruption. MORE..
Mahinda Rajapaksa’s govt has ceased to exist - Hakeem
Mahinda Rajapaksa’s govt has ceased to exist - Hakeem
Leader of the Sri Lanka Muslim Congress (SLMC) MP Rauff hakeem says that today was one of the darkest days in the parliamentary history of the country. MORE..
UNP MPs targeted in ‘chili powder’ attacks
UNP MPs targeted in ‘chili powder’ attacks
UNP Parliamentarians say that they were attacked with ‘chili powder’ by certain MPs of the government. MORE..
I will not prorogue Parliament under any circumstances - President
I will not prorogue Parliament under any circumstances - President
President Maithripala Sirisena announced that the current session of the Parliament of Sri Lanka will not be prorogued under any circumstance. MORE..
Parliament adjourned until Nov 19 amidst chaos
Parliament adjourned until Nov 19 amidst chaos
The Speaker Karu Jayasuriya has announced that the Parliament will be adjourned until November 19. MORE..
Police enter Parliament chamber
Police enter Parliament chamber
Police personnel have entered the Parliament chamber to control the situation due to the protest by government MPs, who are obstructing the commencement of the parliamentary session. MORE..
Govt MPs stage protest inside Parliament
Govt MPs stage protest inside Parliament
Several parliamentarians representing the government are currently staging a protest within the Parliament chamber. MORE..
MPs entering chamber subjected to body search
MPs entering chamber subjected to body search
The party leaders’ meeting which was held today under the patronage of the Speaker has reportedly ended without any agreement being reached between the parties. MORE..
Two shops in Talawakelle gutted in fire
Two shops in Talawakelle gutted in fire
Two shops in Talawakelle town have been completely destroyed during a fire that broke out early this morning (16). MORE..
Complaint against Thewarapperuma for brandishing knife inside House
Complaint against Thewarapperuma for brandishing knife inside House
A complaint has been lodged against MP Palitha Thewarapperuma for brandishing a knife inside the Chamber of the Parliament yesterday (15). MORE..
Speaker calls party leaders’ meeting
Speaker calls party leaders’ meeting
Speaker has called for a meeting of party leaders at 11.30 a.m. this morning (16), the Office of the Speaker stated. MORE..
Cyclonic storm ‘GAJA’ expected to move away from island today
Cyclonic storm ‘GAJA’ expected to move away from island today
The Severe Cyclonic storm ‘GAJA’ over the Southwest Bay of Bengal is likely to move away from the country by today (16), the Department of Meteorology stated. MORE..
Govt. to face new no-confidence vote today
Govt. to face new no-confidence vote today
The Parliament is to reconvene for the third consecutive day this afternoon (16) at 1.30 p.m. MORE..
Gold worth Rs 14.3m concealed in metal tubes attached to airport trolleys
Gold worth Rs 14.3m concealed in metal tubes attached to airport trolleys
Three businessmen from Kandy have been detained at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) for attempting to smuggle gold biscuits worth over Rs 14.3 million into the country. MORE..
All schools in Northern Province closed due to ‘GAJA’
All schools in Northern Province closed due to ‘GAJA’
All government schools in the Northern Province have been closed today (16) owing to the adverse weather condition instigated by the Cyclonic storm ‘GAJA’, stated the Northern Province Governor’s Office. MORE..
Lanka IOC also cuts fuel prices
Lanka IOC also cuts fuel prices
Lanka IOC has also revised fuel prices with effect from midnight yesterday (15) in line with the reduction of CPC fuel prices. MORE..
Handunnetti condemns unruly behaviour of MPs before the Speaker
Handunnetti condemns unruly behaviour of MPs before the Speaker
The group of MPs that represented PM Mahinda Rajapaksa behaved in an unruly manner at the parliament that forced the Speaker to leave his seat, says MP Sunil Handunnetti. MORE..
President tells party leaders to prove majority properly
President tells party leaders to prove majority properly
A special meeting was held this evening (15), between President Maithripala Sirisena, Speaker Karu Jayasuriya and the leaders of political parties affiliated with United National Front (UNF) and Tamil National Alliance (TNA). MORE..
Sri Lanka Cricket CFO further remanded until Nov 21
Sri Lanka Cricket CFO further remanded until Nov 21
The Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of Sri Lanka Cricket, Piyal Dissanayake, who was arrested by the CID for alleged financial fraud, has been further remanded until November 21 by the Colombo Magistrate’s Court. MORE..
President meets Speaker, UNF, TNA & JVP leaders
President meets Speaker, UNF, TNA & JVP leaders
A special meeting is currently underway between President Maithripala Sirisena, Speaker Karu Jayasuriya and the leaders of the parties that supported the no-confidence motion brought against the Prime Minister and the government in Parliament. MORE..
Come for a vote if you have a spine, Sajith challenges SLPP
Come for a vote if you have a spine, Sajith challenges SLPP
Sajith Premadasa says that, the current crisis is not an issue between political parties. This is an issue between democracy and dictatorship; between civility and incivility; between humanity and inhumanity; between truth and lie, he said. MORE..
We are ready to show majority again – Ranil
We are ready to show majority again – Ranil
UNP Leader Ranil Wickremesinghe says that they are prepared to show the majority once again if President Maithripala Sirisena refuses to accept the Speaker’s letter. MORE..
‘GAJA’ moves closer to northern coast of Sri Lanka
‘GAJA’ moves closer to northern coast of Sri Lanka
Severe cyclonic storm ‘GAJA’ is expected to cross South Tamil Nadu coast and the center of the system is very likely to move approximately 120km away from the northern coast of Sri Lanka during this evening, said the Department of Meteorology. MORE..
Special HC begins daily hearing of Gamini Senarath’s case
Special HC begins daily hearing of Gamini Senarath’s case
The Permanent High Court at Bar commenced the daily hearing of the case against the former President’s Chief of Staff Gamini Senarath and three others today (15). MORE..
Fuel prices further slashed
Fuel prices further slashed
Minister Gamini Lokuge says that the fuel prices of the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) will be reduced with effect from midnight today (15). MORE..
Mahinda Rajapaksa’s full speech in Parliament
Mahinda Rajapaksa’s full speech in Parliament
The full text of the speech made by the Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa in Parliament on Thursday (November 15). MORE..
