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Speaker’s behavior led President’s special statement – Samarasinghe
Speaker’s behavior led President’s special statement – Samarasinghe
The main reason for President Maithripala Sirisena making a special statement was the behavior of the former Speaker Karu Jayasuriya, says Minister Mahinda Samarasinghe. MORE..
General Election: Recognized parties not subjected to deposits
General Election: Recognized parties not subjected to deposits
The gazette notification has been issued with regard to the security cash deposits of independent groups contesting in the 2019 Parliamentary election. MORE..
No party differences in Education – Wijeyadasa
No party differences in Education – Wijeyadasa
The time has come to put in place a national education policy of Sri Lanka without party, color differences, says Minister of Education and Higher Education Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe. MORE..
Karu became pawn of UNP plan – Vasudeva
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..
Consideration of FR petitions against President’s decision postponed
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..
President & PM hold discussions gearing up for elections
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
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
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
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 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 closed
Lotus Road in Colombo has been temporarily closed due to a protest, according to Ada Derana reporter. MORE..
Mahinda to contest from Kurunegala
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 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
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
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
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..
Mahinda is the leader we can trust – Dhammarathana Thero
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
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
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..
Advisory issued on ‘GAJA’ developing into severe cyclonic storm
Advisory issued on ‘GAJA’ developing into severe cyclonic storm
The Meteorology Department says that the Cyclonic storm ‘GAJA’ over the Central Bay of Bengal is likely to intensify into a severe cyclonic storm. MORE..
Our theme is ‘President Ranil; PM Sajith’ – Hirunika
Our theme is ‘President Ranil; PM Sajith’ – Hirunika
The United National Party (UNP) will act as a front instead of as a party and the leader of the front will not be Ranil Wickremesinghe, says UNP former MP Hirunika Premachandra. MORE..
Twenty-three SLFP members join SLPP
Twenty-three SLFP members join SLPP
A group of Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) members, including Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa, obtained the membership of the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna. MORE..
Special statement by President
Special statement by President
Issuing a special statement, President Maithripala Sirisena addressed the nation this evening (11). MORE..
Executive usurped powers of MPs – Karu
Executive usurped powers of MPs – Karu
Issuing a statement, former Speaker of the Parliament has stated that all must act with patriotism and independence to safeguard the future of democracy in Sri Lanka. MORE..
UN chief calls for security of all Sri Lankans in political crisis
UN chief calls for security of all Sri Lankans in political crisis
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Saturday called on the Sri Lankan government to ensure peace and safety of all Sri Lankans and respect democratic values and constitutional provisions and process amid deepening political crisis in the country. MORE..
Met. Dept. issues special advisory on cyclonic Storm ‘GAJA’
Met. Dept. issues special advisory on cyclonic Storm ‘GAJA’
A special advisory for cyclonic Storm ‘GAJA’ in the Bay of Bengal has been issued by the Natural Hazards Early Warning Centre, stated the Meteorological Department. MORE..
If Ranil resigns, Sajith should become UNP leader – Marikkar
If Ranil resigns, Sajith should become UNP leader – Marikkar
Former MP S. M. Marikkar states that the UNP has decided to contest at the general election as a broad front and that the idea of a new leadership has come up. MORE..
Akila Dananjaya reported for suspect bowling action
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..
Recordings on Khashoggi’s death given to Saudis, US, Britain – Turkey
Recordings on Khashoggi’s death given to Saudis, US, Britain – Turkey
Recordings related to Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi’s death have been passed on to Saudi Arabia, the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany and France, Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said Saturday. MORE..
Navy recovers Kerala Cannabis in Talaimannar area
Navy recovers Kerala Cannabis in Talaimannar area
A haul of Kerala Cannabis weighing 39.84 kg have been recovered by a troop of Navy personnel attached to the North Central Naval Command during an emergency foot patrol carried out yesterday (10). MORE..
Mahinda joins SLPP
Mahinda joins SLPP
Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa has obtained the membership of Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP). MORE..
German female falls from World’s End
German female falls from World’s End
UPDATE: The body of the German female who fell off the World’s End at Horton Plains has been recovered, stated Ada Derana reporter. MORE..
Don’t involve SLTB in political activities – Nimal Siripala
Don’t involve SLTB in political activities – Nimal Siripala
The Minister of Transport and Civil Aviation, Nimal Siripala de Silva has requested all Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) employees not to involve the SLTB in political activities. MORE..
Media and Digital Infrastructure Ministry under Dayasiri
Media and Digital Infrastructure Ministry under Dayasiri
All department and institutions under the Ministry of Media and Digital Infrastructure have been appointed under the Ministry of Skill Development and Vocational Training. MORE..
EU warns of political, economic crises over dissolution of parliament
EU warns of political, economic crises over dissolution of parliament
Releasing a statement, European Union (EU) Spokesperson warns that the sudden dissolution of the parliament would deepen the political and economic crisis in the country. MORE..
Thirty two arrested over reckless fun riding
Thirty two arrested over reckless fun riding
Thirty-two persons have been arrested last night (10) on the Jaliyagoda-Kesbewa road, Piliyandala, stated Police Media Spokesperson. MORE..
Tamil Nadu parties slam dissolution of Sri Lanka Parliament
Tamil Nadu parties slam dissolution of Sri Lanka Parliament
Tamil Nadu political parties, including the main opposition DMK Saturday termed the dissolution of the Sri Lankan Parliament as “murder of democracy”. MORE..
Two children die after falling into water-filled hole
Two children die after falling into water-filled hole
Two children have reportedly died after falling into a water-filled hole in Thoddaveli, Mannar. MORE..
71 ex-MPs to miss out on pension
71 ex-MPs to miss out on pension
The sudden dissolution of the Sri Lankan Parliament means that over 70 of its former members are not entitled to the pension scheme provided members who have served the Legislature for a certain period. MORE..
Teens wanted over a murder arrested
Teens wanted over a murder arrested
Two suspects wanted in connection with a murder have been arrested by police in Nawakanda Road in Nawagamuwa. MORE..
If President’s decision is wrong, the people will punish us - Gammanpila
If President’s decision is wrong, the people will punish us - Gammanpila
Minister Dinesh Gunawardena says that the former Prime Minister and the Speaker of Parliament should take responsibility for sabotaging the actions taken by the President, who he says acted according to the Constitution of the country. MORE..
Three university students drown
Three university students drown
Three university students have drowned while bathing in the Belihuloya at Pahanthudawa, Balangoda. MORE..
UK, Canada and Australia also express concern over dissolution of Parliament
UK, Canada and Australia also express concern over dissolution of Parliament
President Maithripala Sirisena’s decision to dissolve parliament has drawn criticism from Western powers, including the United States and Britain. MORE..
Namal to quit SLFP
Namal to quit SLFP
Former Hambantota District MP Namal Rajapaksa says he will be joining the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) with immediate effect. MORE..
95% of people are asking for an election – Lakshman Yapa
95% of people are asking for an election – Lakshman Yapa
Former MP Lakshman Yapa Abeywardena says that the Parliament was dissolved by the President because the people of the country are expecting a general election. MORE..
Two held with cigarettes worth over Rs 2 million at BIA
Two held with cigarettes worth over Rs 2 million at BIA
Two Sri Lankan passengers have been apprehended while attempting to smuggle cigarettes worth over Rs 2 million into the country. MORE..
Water cut imposed in several areas
Water cut imposed in several areas
The National Water Supply and Drainage Board said that the water supply to several areas including parts of Colombo has been temporarily suspended. MORE..
US concerned by dissolving of Sri Lankan Parliament
US concerned by dissolving of Sri Lankan Parliament
The United States voiced concern Friday after Sri Lanka’s president ordered snap elections, as lawmakers warned that US aid was in question. MORE..
UNP to challenge ‘illegal’ dissolution of Parliament
UNP to challenge ‘illegal’ dissolution of Parliament
The United National Party (UNP) has rejected the dissolution of the Parliament while accusing the President of robbing the people of their rights and democracy. MORE..
Sri Lankan Parliament dissolved; General Election on Jan 5
Sri Lankan Parliament dissolved; General Election on Jan 5
The Gazette signed by President Maithripala Sirisena dissolving Parliament from midnight today (09) has been issued. MORE..
