Neither the UNP nor the SLFP can see the Rajapaksas eliminated from politics, says former minister Basil Rajapaksa.

The government says it has not seen an international human rights report alleging white van abductions and sexual harassment at secret torture sites.

Port minister Arjuna Ranatunga is preparing to hold a disciplinary inquiry against Chandrasiri Mahagamage, president of the JVP affiliate port workers union, who has revealed that the Port Authority’s media office has been sealed by its special investigation unit over a cricket dispute, say SLPA sources.

Cabinet spokesman - minister Rajitha Senaratne has said that Ruwan Ferdinandis owns the name 'Sinha le' (lion blood) - the name of a racist campaign which triggered much controversy recently.

CEO of the Carlton Sports Network (CSN) channel - Rohan Weliwita has urged the government to either take over the channel or seal it without disturbing his work continuously.