At least 5 dead as mysterious fever spreads in Jaffna

Main suspect and another teen arrested over Matara killing

Main suspect and another teenager have been arrested over the killing of a student in Matara. The Police said that a 17 year old boy, the main suspect in the stabbing of a 19 year old youth in Matara, was arrested and remanded. Another 17 year old boy also surrendered to the Police over the incident. The crime took place near a tuition class in Matara where the 19 year old was stabbed in front of passersby. The incident was captured on CCTV cameras. (Colombo Gazette)

26 Nov, 2018

Seven-member bench to hear petitions against Parliament dissolution

A seven-member bench is to hear the case on the petitions filed against the dissolution of?Parliament. Chief Justice?Nalin Perera appointed the seven judge bench which includes?Buwaneka Aluwihare,?Sisira de Abrew,?Priyantha Jayawardena,?Prasanna Jayawardena,?Vijith Malalgoda and?Murudu Fernando. The Supreme Court issued a stay order this month on a gazette notice by President Maithripala Sirisena dissolving Parliament, till December 7th. The Supreme Court said it will consider all the petitio

26 Nov, 2018

Public gallery and invitees gallery in Parliament closed tomorrow

The public gallery and special invitees gallery in Parliament will be closed tomorrow during Parliament sessions. Parliament will meet again tomorrow, November 27th, at 1.30pm.

26 Nov, 2018