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United National Party MP and former Public Administration Minister Karu Jayasuriya is the new Speaker. He was unanimously elected as the Speaker of the 8th Parliament this morning. His name was proposed by Prime Minister Ranil Wickremasinghe and seconded by former opposition leader Nimal Siripala De Silva. Freedom Alliance MP [...

Mahinda has lost confidence in Wimal and Udaya  (Tuesday's cartoon)  ...

President Maithripala Sirisena has emphasized that a well-planned programme is to be mooted in the future to impart to the international community the message on Buddhist philosophy. The President laid this emphasis when the Diyawadana Nilame Pradeep Nilanga Dela handed over the Sannasa informing that the historic Sri Dalada Perahera [...

The President had a special meeting with constituent party leaders of the United People’s Freedom Alliance at his official Residence today. National Freedom Front leader Wimal Weerawansa expressing views to the media after the meeting said that the President told them that the Opposition Leader should be appointed based on [...

Sharma lets go at Dhammika during Test Match (photos) Two players engaged in an exchange of words creating an unpleasant scene in the middle of the pitch was observed during the Sri Lanka -- India Test Match played today at S.S.C. Grounds in Colombo today. This incident took place when Ishant Sharma was operating as the 11th batsman in...

Though KP has 128 allegations .... no evidence for any charges -- Attorney-General says At the investigation into the petition against KP alias Kumaran Padmanadan the former leader of the international unit of the LTTE Organisation, the Attorney-General informed today that as there is no evidence available to file a case against him since...

Dayasiri Jayasekara bids adieu to the Chief Minuter post of Wyamba Provincial council The Chief Minster of the Wyamba Provincial office after he was elected back to the parliament from the recent general election had to vacate his post. A farewell party e=was arranged by the Members of the Wyamba Provincial council and all well wishes. The...

Coca Cola permit restored after the oil issue On the 17th and the 28th instant the water supply to the Colombo and some suburban areas had to be stopped as a pipe connecting to the Coca Cola factory from the Kelani river through which diesel was transported had ruptured. As a result the environmental protection permit that was given by...

The first sitting of the Eighth Parliament will be held tomorrow. The public have drawn special attention to the Eighth Parliament which will convene with the purpose of building a new political culture. Sri Lanka’s first legislature commenced in the year 1833. It was launched based on the recommendations of [...

All arrangements are in place for the launch of the 2015 Defence Seminar. It will commence in Colombo tomorrow morning. The Seminar will continue till Wednesday The theme of the fifth Defence Seminar is “National Security in the context of Emerging Global Threats.” The Seminar will be held with the [...

The Children’s Cardiac Treatment Unit built at a cost of 20 million rupees at the Sirimavo Bandaranaike Children’s Hospital in Peradeniya has been opened. The opening took place under the patronage of the Health Director General. This is the second Children’s Cardiac Residential Treatment Unit to be established in the [...

The Colombo Crimes Division has apprehended two suspects who had burgled several garment factories. The stolen goods are reported to be worth over 20 million rupees. The burglaries had been committed in garment factories in Maharagama, Pannipitiya, Nugegoda, Homagama and Battaramulla. Police have recovered assets worth over 20 million rupees, [...

Measures have been taken to provide dry rations for families rendered helpless as a result of the cyclone which lashed the Karangawa area in Ampara. Ampara District Secretary P. Wanigasinghe said that information is being gathered on the houses that have been hindered by the cyclone.It is reported that about [...

Two suspects have been apprehended with a stock of 5,250 kilogrammes of dust tea which was being transported for export. The dust tea was detected from the Bambalapitiya-Wellawatte area. The two suspects were arrested along with the dust tea following a raid carried by the Special Task Force in Galle [...

Several small tanks and reservoirs within the Northern Province are facing the risk of drying up as a result of the prevailing drought. The Northern polity secures their water requirements for daily activities from tanks and reservoirs. Following the drought conditions, the water resources are drying up severely impacting people [...

Because of Wimal President forced to move out from the process of appointing an opposition leader. The appointed Member of Parliament Wimal Weerawansa had prevented the President Maithripala Sirisena in been in the fore front of appointing a leader of the opposition in the proposed parliament that is to formed in the next few days. The...

The Neuro Surgical Ward of the Karapitiya Teaching Hospital, refurbished as a social service of the Independent Television Network, was declared open today. The opening took place under the patronage of former Media Minister Gayantha Karunatilake. The reconstruction of the Neuro Surgical Ward at Karapitiya commenced parallel to the 35th [...

Information revealed that 3 security officers ...            of former President involved in Thajudeen murder! The Criminal Investigation Department has said that four persons suspected of having murdered Rugby player Thajudeen have been identified by now. Among them are three from the President's...

Enough if 2 actors - actresses in parliament .... -- Ranjan Ramanayaka Ranjan Ramanayaka who has secured a large majority of votes from Gampaha District at the last General Election has spoken about his victory and actors - actresses entering parliament. It is as follows: * The reason why you are selected with a large majority of votes...

Asbestos roofing sheets manufacture,sales to be banned from the year 2018 in Sri Lanka From the month of January 2018 the using of Asbestos roofing sheets and the manufacture and the sale of Asbestos roofing sheets has been by an order from President Maithripala Sirisena. The reason for this decision that scientists have through investigations...

President to meet Dinesh and Wimal faction sans Vasu and Gamma but  invited Today the 31st instant the President Maithripala Sirisena has called for a very special meeting with the UPFA Dinesh Gunawardena and Wimal Weerawansa faction, the leaders of the UPFA. The meeting is to be held at the official residence of the President Maithripala...

Palitha Thevapperuma's son passes away suddnely Son of Palitha Thevarapperuma the Kalutara district Member of parliament of the United National Party,Sahan Thevarapperuma has expired suddenly yesterday the 30th instant.  It is learnt that his son had been taken ill suddenly and had been admitted to a private nursing home where he...

Dilan's poison bottles have changed hands (Monday's cartoon) ...