AKD queries future of suspended COPE
NPP leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake has questioned the future functions of COPE which remains suspended by the speaker.
Pastor Jerome arrested by CID
Pastor Jerome Fernando was arrested by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) a short while ago, police confirmed.
State Minister Diana Gamage, two SJB MPs to be suspended from Parliament
State Minister Diana Gamage, SJB MPs Rohana Bandara and Sujith Sanjaya Perera are to be suspended from Parliament for a month for brawling near the MPs' library.
Suspect beaten by fellow prisoners in police cell dies in hospital
A suspect being held in the cell of Batticaloa police has died after being beaten by fellow prisoners.
Veteran actress Leena De Silva passes away
Veteran actress Leena De Silva has passed away at the age of 87, family sources said.
Half of Sri Lankans say local political forces involved in Easter attacks
More than half the Sri Lankan population, or 53 per cent, believes local political forces were involved in the Easter Sunday attacks carried out in 2019, according to a survey commissioned in October by syndicated surveys.
Deshabandu’s appointment sent to Constitutional Council
Deshabandu Tennakoon’s appointment by the president as the acting police chief has been sent to the Constitutional Council, which is to meet and take a decision.
Contempt of court petition: Roshan Ranasinghe given time to file objections
The petition brought forth against former Sports Minister Roshan Ranasinghe over alleged contempt of court has been fixed for hearing on 03 January, 2024.
Avukana Buddha statue robing: Warning given by Archaeology Dept.
Zonal archaeology officers in an on-site inspection said there was no physical damage to the historical Avukana Buddha statue or the surrounding archaeological items due to the dressing of the historic Statue with a saffron robe last full moon day.
2022 G.C.E. O/L exam results released
Results of the G.C.E. Ordinary Level Examination have been released.