The IGP has addressed a letter to the PRECIFAC recommending to transfer the IP handling the PRECIFAC investigation against former President Mahinda Rajapaksa. reports say.

A Gazette Extraordinary issued yesterday (20) by the Sri Lankan government has amended an earlier gazette issued by the Rajapaksa regime over the banning of several organisations and individuals said to be affiliated to the LTTE.

Major Sha Hameed, who commanded the Echo Group of commandos of the Army that had fought the LTTE during the final battle, has written a book monologuing his personal experiences during the war.

The Budget 2016 is now being presented before the parliament by Finance Minister Ravi Karunanayake.

Former Deputy Minister Sarath Kumara Gunaratne was released on bail after he appeared before the Negombo Magistrate’s Court today in connection with a case for allegedly threatening and verbally abusing a police officer on duty.

The Higher Education and Highways Ministry has taken steps to minimize the gap between Mahapola Scholarship holders and bursary payment holders by increasing the monthly bursary payment from Rs. 2,500/- to Rs. 4,000/- to enable university students to continue their studies without any economical difficulties.