Chinese, Russian FMs arrive tonight

China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Russian Federation, Sergey Lavrov and the US Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs Alice Wells will arrive in Colombo today on official visits.



Anura has no right to speak about law and order – Kanchana

Tea Industry State Minister Kanchana Wijesekera said Janatha Vimukti Peramuna (JVP) Leader Anura Kumara Dissanayaka has no right to speak about the law and order because he has been involved in naming the opposition members for arrests at Temple Trees along with Ministers Rajitha Seneratne and Patali Champika Ranawaka during the previous regime.



Government in far bigger crisis than UNP, says Mujibur

UNP MP Mujibur Rahman, yesterday (12), said President Gotabaya Rajapaksa’s government was in a far bigger crisis than the UNP though the media remained focused on the Opposition.



Sajith’s temple donations under police probe

Opposition Leader and UNP Deputy Leader Sajith Premadasa, who held the Cultural Affairs portfolio under the previous government, is likely to face a police investigation into disbursement of large amount of funds.



Jayalath Manoratne passes away

Veteran dramatist and actor in stage drama, film & television, Jayalath Manoratne passed away at the age of 71.



President emphasized the need to prevent brain drain to achieve rapid development

President Gotabaya Rajapaksa emphasized the need of preventing brain drain to achieve rapid development in the country.



International conspiracy behind Ranjan’s audio clips: Elle Gunawansa Thera

Referring to MP Ranjan Ramanayake’s audio clips which have gone viral on social media, Ven. Elle Gunawansa Thera said yesterday there was an international conspiracy behind the series of events to carry out some hidden agenda.



Ranjan’s fate in UNP to be announced soon

Former UNP Minister and party stalwart Jayawickrama Perera yesterday said that a decision would be taken on Wednesday at a group meeting whether MP Ranjan Ramanayake should be expelled from the party over the phone recording scandal.



Responsibility lies with Chief Justice – Prime Minister

Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa, yesterday, said that it would be the responsibility of Chief Justice Jayantha Jayasuriya to take action in respect of the recent disclosure of UNP MP Ranjan Ramanayake’s audio clips.



Country will be put on right track – President

“The people did not want a Gotabaya Rajapaksa but a proper leader who is capable in putting the country on the right track”, said President Gotabaya Rajapaksa.



Inspector and Constable sentenced to 28 years rigorous imprisonment for bribery

A Police Inspector and a Police Constable have been sentenced to a 28 year rigorous imprisonment for soliciting a bribe of Rs.10,000 in 2009.



President makes a sudden visit to National Hospital

President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has made a sudden visit to the National Hospital in Colombo a short while ago.



Matale Mayor arrested over assault on Municipal Councilor

The Mayor of Matale Municipal Council Daljith Aluvihare was arrested by the police, for assaulting a Municipal Councilor yesterday (08).



Government trying to establish autocratic rule – JVP

The JVP has challenged the government to present all amendments that are beneficial to the public before the upcoming Parliamentary Election, if in fact, it is seeking a two thirds majority in Parliament to pass progressive Constitutional Amendments.



President meets Law & Home Affairs Minister of Singapore

President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has met Minister of Home Affairs and Law of Singapore, Kasiviswanathan Shanmugam at the Presidential Secretariat, yesterday (08).



Department of Motor Traffic offers quick service after President’s visit

Passenger Transport Management and Power and Energy Minister Mahinda Amaraweera said yesterday that people whom he had met at the Werahera office branch of the Department of Motor Traffic had told him that the customer service at the branch has now been streamlined following the sudden inspection tour by President Gotabaya Rajapaksa two weeks ago.