Two people killed, three injured in Kegalle accident

No decision by SLFP on critical comments made by Susil

The Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) says it has not taken any decision on some critical comments made on the Government by the Minister of Science, Technology and Research?Susil Premajayantha. SLFP spokesman Dayasiri Jayasekera says the SLFP has not discussed the matter with the President. Susil Premajayantha, an SLFP member, had been critical of the cabinet decision on the Hambantota port deal. The United National Party had this week called for the removal of UNP member and Justice Minister W

23 Aug, 2017

Government says 84 PTA related cases still before court

The Government says 84 cases related to the Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA) are still before court. The President’s media division said that the Attorney-General?s Department is examining police investigation reports pertaining to another 12 suspects also arrested under the PTA for further legal action. The current trials include conspiracy and aiding and abetting the assassination of former Minister of Foreign Affairs Lakshman Kadirgamar, attempted Assassination of former Defence Secretary,

22 Aug, 2017

Former CB Governor Cabraal appears before Bribery Commission

Former Central Bank Governor Ajit Nivard Cabraal appeared before the Bribery Commission today. He was given notice to appear before the commission to make a statement.

23 Aug, 2017