November 22, 2024 7:00 pm
Results: 12
President intervenes on behalf of Wijeweera’s family
President Maithripala Sirisena has instructed relevant authorities to allow the family of the late Rohana Wijeweera, founding leader of the Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP), to stay six more months at a house belonging to the Welisara navy camp. MORE..
Most peaceful election in the recent history: election monitors
The general election that took place yesterday was the most peaceful and fair in the recent history of the country, election monitors say. MORE...
No poll ticket for Rajiv attacker: BJP
The radical Sinhalese-Buddhist party, the Bodu Jana Permuna (BJP), has refused to give an election ticket to Wijemuni Vijitha Rohana de Silva, who had hit Rajiv Gandhi with his rifle butt when the then Indian Prime Minister. MORE...
Sri Lanka to invite foreign observers for parliamentary polls
Sri Lanka will invite foreign observers for the parliamentary elections due to take place on August 17, election monitors said on Saturday. MORE..
Full-face helmet ban to be re-implemented on April 2
Wearing full-face helmets by motorcyclists will be banned from April 2, Police spokesman said a short while ago. Earlier police announced the implementation of the ban but was later removed by Minister of Public Order. MORE...
ASP Ruwan Gunasekara appointed Police Spokesman
Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Ruwan Gunasekara has been appointed as the new Police Media Spokesman. MORE..
Government lifts ban on full-face helmets
Minister John Amaratunga said that the ban on full-face helmets that was to be implemented from 21 March has been temporary removed. MORE...
Four DIGs among top cops transferred
Several high-ranking police officers including four Deputy Inspector Generals (DIGs) and 18 Senior Superintend of Police (SSP) have been transferred with immediate effect, the Police Spokesperson told Ada Derana. MORE...
Ex-ministers yet to return over 300 vehicles, says Rajitha
The authorities are yet to locate some 300 vehicles used by the ex-government’s ministers, Cabinet Spokesperson Minister Rajitha Senaratne said. MORE...
Police to re-enforce helmet laws
Wearing full face helmets by motorcyclists has been banned from 21 March, Police Spokesperson SSP Ajith Rohana said. MORE...
Rugby player’s death was not accidental: Police
An inquest into the mysterious death of former national rugby player Wasim Thajudeen has been initiated following the emergence of new information with respect to the case in the recent past, Police Spokesperson SSP Ajith Rohana said. MORE...
CID records statement from Gotabaya
The Criminal Investigations Department (CID) has recorded a statement from former Defence Secretary Gotabaya Rajapaksa in connection with the investigations into the armories of the Avant Garde and Rakna Lanka companies. MORE..