Politics

Imran Khan pleads not guilty   Pakistan’s former prime minister Imran Khan has pleaded not guilty to corruption charges a day after his arrest sparked nationwide protests. Nearly 1,000 people have been arrested, police say, and eight people have died…

Gazette issued over sacking of fmr. mayor of Kurunegala   Kurunegala Mayor Thushara Sanjeewa Vitharana (SLPP), has been sacked from office and membership of the council over allegations of corruption against him by the North-Western Province Governor Admiral of the…

Imran Khan arrested Pakistan’s former prime minister Imran Khan has been arrested outside the High Court in the capital, Islamabad.Mr Khan was appearing in court on charges of corruption, which he says are politically motivated.Footage showed dozens of paramilitary forces…

“Aswesuma” welfare benefit payment from 01 July   President Ranil Wickremesinghe has given directions for the initiation of “Aswesuma” welfare benefit payments, which are scheduled to commence from July 1st. The necessary gazette has been published in accordance with the…

X-Press disaster : 2 day adjournment debate from tomorrow   Meanwhile, the Secretary General of Parliament Mr. Dhammika Dasanayake stated that the Committee on Parliamentary Business decided that instead of the debate on the second reading of the Central Bank…

Provincial Chief Secretaries called to take prompt action to control dengue   According to the instructions of President Ranil Wickremesinghe, President’s Secretary Mr. Saman Ekanayake has informed all Provincial Chief Secretaries  in writing today (09) to take all precautionary measures…

Preliminary discussions held on National War Heroes Ceremony A preliminary discussion has been held on the National War Heroes Commemoration Ceremony to be held this year, the President’s Media Division (PMD) reported. According to the PMD, arrangements have been made…

Wheat flour price will not increase – Minister   The Customs concession of Rs. 3 that was imposed on wheat flour has been removed and there will be no change in the price of wheat flour in the retail market,…

Three Governors urged to resign   The President’s Office has urged governors of 03 provinces to resign, reports say.It is said that the governors of Eastern, Northern and Sabaragamuwa provinces have been urged to resign.The President’s Office has reportedly pointed…

Basil leaves for US   The National Organizer of the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) former Minister, Basil Rajapaksa has left for Dubai early this morning (May 07), onboard an Emirates flight, Ada Derana reporter said. He is reportedly scheduled…