At least 18 including children injured after lorry topples in Galnewa

SC determines 20-A inconsistent with the Constitution

The Supreme Court (SC) has determined the 20th Amendment to the Constitution is inconsistent with the Constitution. Speaker Karu Jayasuriya told Parliament today that the?Supreme Court had determined that some clauses of the?20th Amendment require a 2/3rd majority in Parliament and a referendum.

19 Sep, 2017

Arundika Fernando crosses over to the opposition benches

Former Deputy Minister?Arundika Fernando crossed over to the opposition benches in Parliament today. President Maithripala Sirisena had recently sacked?Fernando from his post of Deputy Tourism Minister. Arundika Fernando has in recent times had a very close association with former President Mahinda Rajapaksa. (Colombo Gazette)

19 Sep, 2017

President urges UN to support Sri Lanka’s slow but steady progress

President Maithripala Sirisena called on the international community to seriously consider the tremendous progress made by the Government towards reconciliation, restoration of democratic freedoms, human rights and the rule of law and extend their fullest support to the slow, but the steady forward march of Sri Lanka to build a progressive, democratic, free and equal society with high morals and discipline. Addressing the 72nd Session of the United nations General Assembly in New York on Septem

20 Sep, 2017