The Chairman of the National Movement for Social Justice (NMSJ), Karu Jayasuriya, at a media briefing held in Colombo last week, challenged the government to take action against all those involved in the Rs. 15.9 billion sugar duty scam.

It is reported that a Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) Member of the Kantale Pradeshiya Sabha who was arrested in connection with alleged irregularities in the sub-division of lands in the Waanela Viharagala Reserve has received bail the same night, 'Lanka Truth' reported.

A Sri Lankan teenage girl has come under relentless harassment from politicians and state officials following her exposure of ongoing ecological damage to a UNESCO world heritage site caused by the tourism industry.

Opposition leader Sajith Premadasa has refuted a report in a weekend newspaper which stated that Minister Wimal Weerawansa had sought an appointment with him.

A meeting between Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) and Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa and National Freedom Front (NFF) Leader Wimal Weerawansa had taken place at the Colombo residence of SLPP MP Tiran Alles, 'Neth News' reported.

Industries Minister Wimal Weerawansa is gearing to take on the Ceylon Tobacco Company (CTC) by introducing a locally manufactured cinnamon based nicotine free cigarette under the concept of Ayurvedic smoking.

Cabinet approval has been granted to a resolution by Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa, in his capacity as the Minister of Buddha Sasana, for passing a Tripitaka Conservation Act in Parliament to preserve the Tripitaka for the sake of future generations.