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Sri Lanka’s supreme court suspends president’s decision to dissolve parliament

By November 13, 2018

Purportedly sacked PM Ranil Wickremesinghe says president is ‘not above the law’ Sri Lanka’s supreme court has suspended the president’s controversial

Sri Lanka’s supreme court suspends president’s decision to dissolve parliament

Parliament will reconvene tomorrow – Speaker

By November 13, 2018

he Speaker’s Office has issued a statement saying that the Parliament will reconvene tomorrow (13). “In terms of the Gazette Notification

Parliament will reconvene tomorrow – Speaker

Supreme Court issues stay order on dissolution of Parliament

By November 13, 2018

The Supreme Court today issued an interim order till December 7 staying the proclamation issued by President Maithripala Sirisena to dissolve

Supreme Court issues stay order on dissolution of Parliament

Petitions against parliament dissolution: SC decision at 5pm

By November 13, 2018

The Supreme Court concluded the consideration of petitions against the dissolution of the Parliament, a short while ago. The decision of

Petitions against parliament dissolution: SC decision at 5pm

new SriLankan Airlines chairman Kapila Chandrasena

By November 13, 2018

Kapila Chandrasena has been appointed as the new chairperson of the SriLankan Airlines. Chandrasena has previously served as the CEO of

new SriLankan Airlines chairman Kapila Chandrasena

The Attorney General:Court has no jurisdiction to hear FR petitions against dissolution

By November 13, 2018

The Attorney General has requested the Supreme Court to dismiss all petitions filed against the dissolution of Parliament as the

The Attorney General:Court has no jurisdiction to hear FR petitions against dissolution

13 Sri Lankan asylum seekers imprisoned in Israel

By November 13, 2018

Thirteen Sri Lankan regime opponents have been imprisoned in Israel for two weeks and deprived of rights, according to a

13 Sri Lankan asylum seekers imprisoned in Israel

Harin Fernando:Some UNP MPs want Sajith as PM candidate

By November 13, 2018

A group of UNP MPs have reportedly warned that they would not contest the general election unless there were sweeping

Harin Fernando:Some UNP MPs want Sajith as PM candidate

Supreme Court to resume hearing petitions against Parliament dissolution

By November 13, 2018

The Supreme Court today (13) will resume hearing the petitions filed challenging the President’s decision to dissolve the Parliament. President Maithripala

Supreme Court to resume hearing petitions against Parliament dissolution

The response of Ranil Wickremesinghe to the president’s address to the nation

By November 13, 2018

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The response of Ranil Wickremesinghe to the president’s address to the nation

Key Sri Lankan parties, EC member move Supreme Court against Sirisena

By November 12, 2018

Sri Lanka’s major political parties and an election commission member on Monday dragged President Maithripala Sirisena to the Supreme Court,

Key Sri Lankan parties, EC member move Supreme Court against Sirisena

Consideration of FR petitions against President’s decision postponed

By November 12, 2018

he consideration of the fundamental rights petitions filed against the dissolution of the parliament has been postponed. Accordingly, the hearing of

Consideration of FR petitions against President’s decision postponed

Parliamentary polls under old system – Elections Commission Chairman

By November 12, 2018

The Parliamentary polls billed for January 5 will be held under the old system, Elections Commission Chairman Mahinda Deshapriya told

Parliamentary polls under old system – Elections Commission Chairman

Ten FR petitions filed against dissolution of parliament

By November 12, 2018

Several political parties have filed petitions at the Supreme Court today (12) against the arbitrary dissolution of the Parliament. Accordingly, 10

Ten FR petitions filed against dissolution of parliament

International News

Australia strawberry scare: Woman arrested in Queensland

By November 12, 2018

A woman has been arrested in Queensland in connection with the "strawberry scare" where sewing needles were found hidden inside

Australia strawberry scare: Woman arrested in Queensland

UN chief calls for security of all Sri Lankans in political crisis

By November 12, 2018

UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres on Saturday called on the Sri Lankan government to ensure peace and safety of all Sri

UN chief calls for security of all Sri Lankans in political crisis

India, Singapore begin sea drills

By November 12, 2018

Missile aMissile and torpedo firings to be part of this year’s bilateral naval exercise.nd torpedo firings to be part of

Special statement by President (Video)

By November 11, 2018

https://www.youtube.com/embed/AMnVsRguCyg This is the third occasion in 14 days I am addressing you to explain recent developments. First, on October 26

Executive usurped powers of MPs – Karu

By November 11, 2018

Issuing a statement, former Speaker of the Parliament has stated that all must act with patriotism and independence to safeguard

Rajapaksa ends 50-year association with SLFP, joins newly-formed SLPP

By November 11, 2018

The former President obtained the membership of the SLPP, launched by his supporters, on Sunday morning. Sri Lanka’s Mahinda Rajapaksa, who

Rajapaksa ends 50-year association with SLFP, joins newly-formed SLPP

Natioanal News

The Attorney General:Court has no jurisdiction to hear FR petitions against dissolution

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13 Sri Lankan asylum seekers imprisoned in Israel

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Supreme Court to resume hearing petitions against Parliament dissolution

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Consideration of FR petitions against President’s decision postponed

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International News

Australia strawberry scare: Woman arrested in Queensland

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30 ViewsA woman has been arrested in Queensland in connection with the “strawberry scare” where sewing needles were found hidden inside fruit. Police said the 50-year-old was arrested on Sunday “following a complex… and extensive investigation”. The woman is expected to face unspecified charges on Sunday evening. A nationwide investigation was launched after shocked shoppers […]

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