Notorious underworld figure Bloemendhal Sanka remanded

SLFP defends decision to work with the UNP

The Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) today defended its decision to work with the United National Party (UNP) in the unity Government. President Maithripala Sirisena, speaking at the Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) 66th anniversary celebrations in Colombo today, said that the SLFP did not join hands with the UNP to play musical chairs. Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa and joint opposition members of the SLFP had boycotted the SLFP anniversary celebrations today. Sirisena said some SLFP members

03 Sep, 2017

Western Provincial Council postpones decision on 20-A

The?Western Provincial Council today postponed the decision on the 20th Amendment to the Constitution for a second time. The decision to postpone was taken following a 77-5 vote.

04 Sep, 2017

Demonstrations held in support and against Sarath Fonseka

Demonstrations were held in support and against former Army Commander Sarath Fonseka in the Kiribathgoda area today. The protest against Fonseka was organised by the joint opposition. The joint opposition condemned the recent statements made by Fonseka against former Army Commander Jagath Jayasuriya. Fonseka had said he was willing to testify against Jayasuriya in court over the war. Meanwhile, Fonseka attended the demonstration held in his support. Speaking to reporters at the demonstration

04 Sep, 2017