Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa speaking to Ada Derana said that he does not expect the Opposition Leader post and will remain as a Member of Parliament. He added that the opposition leader post should be decided by the UPFA Parliamentary group and should go to a senior of the party.
Rajapaksa also added that if needed he could give leadership to issues relating to the national security.
Prices of multiple food items reduced from midnight today
Several farmers continue protests, demanding fair guaranteed paddy prices
Dengue cases continue to spike across several districts of the island
Former Navy Commander Wasantha Karannagoda granted bail on two surety bonds
Rakitha Rajapakshe, Charith Abeysinghe and another further remanded until July 17
Opposition Leader accuses Govt. of failing to honour its election promises
Agriculture Minister vows to implement all possible measures to address farmers' concerns
Court orders ex-SIS chief Suresh Sallay to provide Phone and laptop passwords to CID
Bus fares increased from midnight on July 5 : Minimum fare raised to Rs. 34
32 dengue related deaths reported this year : Public not taking situation seriously
Sarvajana Balaya leader meets farmers in Medirigiriya : Farmers raise concern over paddy prices
“Dengue-related deaths could increase” Health Ministry sets up Dengue Operations Centre and Hotline
No reduction in tuk, school transport service fares despite yesterday's fuel price revision
Seventh IMF review under EFF program in Sept. IMF calls for exchange rate flexibility in Sri Lanka
“Catholic Church influenced Easter Sunday probe” Global Sri Lankan Forum demands independent team
