The United Nations suspended Sri Lankan Army deployments in the world body’s peacekeeping operations after the Indian Ocean island nation appointed a war veteran who has been accused of serious human rights violations, an official said on Wednesday.

A railway strike has been planned to be launched from midnight today (25), stated railway trade unions.

Former UNP General Secretary Tissa Attanayake has issued a statement in response to the invitation extended by UNP Deputy Leader Sajith Premadasa for him join hands with the United National Party (UNP) once again and help them to victory.

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has announced that it has reached a Staff-Level Agreement on the Sixth Review of Sri Lanka’s Extended Fund Facility, following the staff team’s two-week visit to the island.

Navy Commander Vice Admiral Piyal De Silva yesterday signed President Maithripala Sirisena’s order re-instating former President Mahinda Rajapaksa’s second son Yoshitha as a lieutenant in the Sri Lanka Navy with effect from 28 February 2016, Navy Spokesman Lieutenant Commander Isuru Sooriyabandara said.

UNP Deputy Leader Sajith Premadasa is likely to clinch the nomination as presidential candidate of the United National Front (UNF), after UNP leader Ranil Wickremesinghe gave his endorsement last night.

Opposition Leader Mahinda Rajapaksa said he had instructed all Heads of Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) Local Government bodies to act swiftly to provide urgent relief to all those affected by the adverse weather conditions throughout the country.

The UNP has decided to expel five of its MPs – Wijedasa Rajapakshe, Dunesh Gankanda, SB Navinna, Ashoka Priyantha and Ananda Aluthgamage.

Cabinet approval was granted to pay disabled war veterans the salaries and allowances they received at the time of retirement, for life, the Finance Ministry announced today.

Solicitor General Dilrukshi Dias Wickremasinghe has been interdicted with immediate effect

The price of a 400g imported milk powder packet, increased by 20 rupees and 1kg packet by Rs.50 from today, Chairman of Consumer Affairs said.

UNP headquarters Sirikotha is being prepared for the working committee meeting on Thursday, September 26 to select its presidential candidate.

Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe, yesterday, accused President Maithripala Sirisena of misleading the public with regard to former Director General of the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption Dilrukshi Dias Wickramasinghe.

Two deaths occurred and over 5,000 individuals were reportedly affected due to the persisting weather conditions around the island, the Disaster Management Centre (DMC) reported.

All schools in Matara and Galle district will be closed for two days from tomorrow due to prevailing rainy weather condition, the Southern Province Education Director said.