Curfew re-imposed from 10.00 p.m tonight

SLPP to challenge President if he seeks term extension

The Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) says it will challenge President Maithripala Sirisena if he seeks an extension of his term through court. There have been reports the President is to seek the opinion of the Supreme Court on the possibility of his term being extended by a few months. SLPP Chairman, Professor G.L Peiris said that if the President attempts to delay the Presidential election by going to court the SLPP will challenge it in court. He said that the SLPP will push to ensure the

08 Jul, 2019

Laotian arrested with ?Ice? at BIA

A Laotian was arrested with ?Ice? at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA), the Police said. The Police said that the Laotian had in his possession 2kg 623g of Crystal Methamphetamine, also known as ?Ice? in his possession. The suspect had arrived from Malaysia when his bag was checked and the ?Ice? was found hidden inside.

08 Jul, 2019

BBS calls on monks to help form Sinhalese Government

The Bodu Bala Sena (BBS) today called on monks to unite to form a Sinhalese Government in the country. Speaking at a rally staged in Kandy today, General Secretary?of the?BBS, the Venerable?Galagoda Aththe Gnanasara Thero said that all politicians in Parliament must be removed. He said that the time has come for monks to unite and help form a Sinhalese Government. The Venerable Galagoda Aththe Gnanasara Thero said that all communities must accept that Sri Lanka is a Sinhalese country. The mo

07 Jul, 2019