The leader of the Mawbima Janatha Party (MJP) Dilith Jayaweera has downplayed promises given in the political platform to catch thieves as just an attempt to lure voters.

Several opposition parties, led by Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa, signed a motion of no confidence against Speaker of Parliament Mahinda Yapa Abeywardene today (26), claiming that he had violated the Constitution of Sri Lanka.

The Constitutional Council has approved the proposal to appoint Deshabandu Tennakoon on a permanent basis.

Justice minister Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe has discussed land issues in the east with the province’s divisional secretaries.

The Ministry of Public Security intends to establish the Police Cadet Corps (PCC) as an independent unit with a new uniform for them, said Minister Tiran Alles.

Uduwe Dhammaloka Thera says it is appropriate to made acting IGP Deshabandu Tennakoon permanent in his position as he has proved his capabilities.

It is imperative that those responsible for economic crimes are given strong punishment, said United Republic Front leader Patali Champika Ranawaka.

A protest took place yesterday (25) in Negombo to counter a previous agitation against Colombo archbishop Malcolm Cardinal Ranjith over the fish market in Pitipana.

World and regional powers as well as multinational companies treat Sri Lanka as a colony of theirs, says the Frontline Socialist Party (FSP).

Minister of Public Security Tiran Alles said Operation 'Yukthiya' will continue with the President's blessings.