Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa is still a member of Sri Lanka Freedom Party, says UPFA Parliamentarian W. D. John Seneviratne. MORE..

19 Dec 2018 (7:00 PM)

President Maithripala Sirisena has extended the term of office of the Presidential Commission to inquire into allegations of large scale frauds and malpractices in SriLankan Airlines, SriLankan Catering Ltd and Mihin Lanka (Pvt) Ltd, to February 15, 2019. MORE..

19 Dec 2018 (5:42 PM)

The Tamil National Alliance (TNA) Leader R. Sampanthan says that currently there are Opposition Leaders in the Parliament. MORE..

19 Dec 2018 (3:47 PM)

The Parliamentary session commenced at 1 pm today (19) chaired by the Deputy Speaker Ananda Kumarasiri of the Parliament in place of Speaker Karu Jayasuriya. MORE..

19 Dec 2018 (3:27 PM)

A female has been arrested in Poonthottam area in Vavuniya, over the possession of Cannabis. MORE..

19 Dec 2018 (3:18 PM)

The audio clips recovered from Namal Kumara s mobile phone have been submitted to the court by the CID team that returned from Hong Kong, the Police Spokesperson stated. MORE..

19 Dec 2018 (2:47 PM)

The Pettah Police has arrested a foreigner who had been staying in the country without a visa. MORE..

19 Dec 2018 (2:19 PM)

Former DIG Nalaka de Silva, who was arrested by the CID in connection with an alleged assassination plot targeting the President and former Defence Secretary, has been further remanded until 02 January 2019. MORE..

19 Dec 2018 (1:38 PM)

The woman, arrested for allegedly defrauding money by promising employment opportunities in Canada, has been remanded until December 21. MORE..

19 Dec 2018 (1:38 PM)

An individual has been injured in a shooting incident that took place early this morning (19) in a nightclub in Liyanagemulla area, Seeduwa. MORE..

19 Dec 2018 (1:02 PM)

Former Chief Minister of Uva Province Chamara Sampath Dassanayake said that he requested the President to nullify the parliamentary seat of MP Lakshman Seneviratne after conducting a disciplinary inquiry against him. MORE..

19 Dec 2018 (12:02 PM)

The President is able to call for a presidential election at any time after the 09th of January 2019, said Elections Commission Chairman Mahinda Deshapriya. MORE..

19 Dec 2018 (10:50 AM)

A slight change in the prevailing dry weather can be expected from tomorrow (20th December), the Department of Meteorology stated. MORE..

19 Dec 2018 (10:12 AM)

Members of Sri Lanka s Parliament on Tuesday questioned whether Mahinda Rajapaksa, who recently quit as prime minister, can hold his seat after earlier relinquishing membership in the political party he represented in the last election. MORE..

19 Dec 2018 (1:32 AM)

President Maithripala Sirisena has said that if anyone goes beyond the decisions of the Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP), they will not be given any ministerial posts, according to MP Shantha Bandara. MORE..

18 Dec 2018 (11:00 PM)

An individual has been arrested over the attacks on three houses and causing property damage in Eeriyagahadola area in Ambalangoda. MORE..

18 Dec 2018 (7:54 PM)

The incumbent government has become the engine of all national forces against nepotism, says UNF Parliamentarian Patali Champika Ranawaka. MORE..

18 Dec 2018 (7:36 PM)

MP Mano Ganesan says that MP Rishad Bathiudeen, too, is willing to show support for the governing party even without a ministerial portfolio. MORE..

18 Dec 2018 (7:20 PM)

Phase one of the 2018 Ordinary Level examination paper marking will commence from 23rd December, the Department of Examinations stated. MORE..

18 Dec 2018 (6:11 PM)

The Parliament has been adjourned until 1.00 p.m. tomorrow (19). MORE

18 Dec 2018 (5:40 PM)