Colombo Chief Magistrate Lanka Jayaratne released Owner of the controversial, Perpetual Treasuries Ltd. (PTL) Arjun Aloysius and his CEO Kasun Palisena on bail on Tuesday.
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No Faith Motion against Rishad to be debated on June 18, 19
The no-faith motion against Industry and Commerce, Resettlement of Protracted Displaced Persons, Co-operative Development and Vocational Training and Skills Development Minister Rishad Bathiudeen will be taken up for debate in Parliament on June 18 and 19. -
Bodu Bala Sena General Secretary Ven. Gnanasara Thera released from Prison
Bodu Bala Sena (BBS) General Secretary Ven. Galagodaatte Gnanasara Thera was released from the Welikada Prison on Thursday, May 23. He was released from prison following a Presidential Pardon. -
All street names ought to be in three languages: Ranil Wickremesinghe
Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe has directed the Minister of Home Affairs, Local Government and Provincial Councils Vajira Abeywardena that all streets in Sri Lanka must be named only in Sinhala, Tamil and English languages. -
Cardinal Filoni of Vatican at the ceremony for laying foundation for Alms Giving Hall at Kochchikade Shrine
Rev. Cardinal Filoni of Vatican was the Chief Guest at ceremony held on Wednesday, May 22, to lay the foundation stone for the Alms Giving hall at St. Anthony Shrine in Kochchikade which is currently under renovation with the assistance of the Sri Lanka Navy. -
State of Emergency extended by one month
The State of Emergency was extended by another month from Wednesday, May 22 for public security, for the preservation of public order and the maintenance of supplies and services essential to the life of the community. -
Parliament resolves to appoint PSC to go into Easter Sunday attacks
Parliament on Wednesday passed a Motion appointing a Select Committee to go into the attacks on Easter Sunday. -
Cabinet’s nod for Vavuniya Campus to be fully fledged University
An approval has been granted for the establishment of the Vavuniya Campus as a fully fledged University by the cabinet of ministers. -
Backlog of cases is perennial problem, laws delay must be solved without compromising quality of justice: AG
Attorney General Dappula de Livera, PC, has observed that the backlog of cases is a perennial problem. It has to be addressed urgently and quickly, methodically and efficiently and to deliver speedy justice and prevent Laws delays without compromising the quality of justice. -
Court of Appeal upholds preliminary objection, dismisses writ of quo warranto against Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe
Court of Appeal has dismissed the writ of quo warranto against Premier Ranil Wickremasinghe that challenged his being a Parliamentarian. Court upheld a preliminary objection raised by Counsel. -
Controversy over Sharia University; COPE summons heads of four govt institutions
Parliamentary Committee on Public Enterprises (COPE) has summoned heads of four government institutions to a committee meeting today to inquire about the Batticaloa Campus, also known as Sharia University. -
This is time for introspection for all Sri Lankans, there is need for rational approach: Jehan Perera
Chairman of the National Peace Council Jehan Perera has stressed that this is a time of introspection for all Sri Lankans and especially for the political leaders on both sides of the divide, who failed to see the signs of things to come, and for whom ethnic and religious identity, money and votes mater more than protecting the national interest and the human rights of all the people. -
No Faith motion against Government presented to Speaker
Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) presented the no faith motion against the government to the Speaker of the Parliament Karu Jayasuriya on Tuesday, May, 21.
Former Deputy Registrar General Sumathipala Hettiarachi testified in the case against Shashi Weerawansa, wife of Parliamentarian Wimal Weerawansa allegedly for submitting forged documents to obtain a diplomatic passport.
Pelmadula Magistrate Janitha Roshini Perera has granted bail to UPFA Parliamentarian T Ranjith de Zoysa who had been remanded over an assault case in early December. Three others who were arrested with him were also granted bail. Police did not object to granting bail.
Mount Lavinia Magistrate’s Court released Western Provincial Councilor San Kuhawaradhan on surety bail after he agreed to pay Rs. Rs. 57.5 million to the complainant. He had been earlier taken into custody by the CID allegedly for defrauding on cheques amounting to Rs.70 million.
A petition alleging that the former Chief Justice Sarath N. Silva has committed contempt of Court has been filed before the Supreme Court.
India donates 70 books to Vavuniya Public Library
Deputy Indian High Commissioner Balachandran handed 70 books to the Vavuniya Public Library recently.
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Trincomalee Rotary Club celebrates 40th Charter Day
Trincomalee Rotary Club celebrated its 40th Charter Day Anniversary recently at the Rotary house under the patronage of K. Arunthavarajah – Additional govt. agent, Trincomalee...
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Demo against Easter Sunday attacks at Ninthavoor Mosque premises
Muslims recently held a silent demonstration in the premises of the Ninthavoor Jumma Mosque against the attacks on Churches and hotels on Easter Sunday.
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Saravanapavan presents sports equipment to Sports clubs in Velanai
Tamil National Alliance Parliamentarian Eswarapatham Saravanapavan recently presented sports euipment to sports clubs in the Velanai South area at an event held at the Punguduthewu...
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