Elections commissioner Mahinda Deshapriya says state media will remain under his control during the election period as per the new constitutional amendments.

The tele drama actress and model, who was arrested at Bogahamaditta in Haliela in connection with the fatal knife attack on actor Indika Ratnayake at a restaurant in Maharagama, was an MP, reports say.

The SLFP is at talks to leave the UPFA, very reliable sources told Sri Lanka Mirror.

After Customs raided a stock of Ethanol illegally brought down by a former Parliamentarian, another MP has obtained a sum of Rs. 10 million to hush up the matter, 'Sri Lanka Mirror' learns.

President Maithripala Sirisena has assured former President Chandrika Bandaranaike Kumaratunga that neither Mahinda Rajapaksa or any individuals facing corruption charges will be granted UPFA nominations for the upcoming General election.

Chandrika Kumaratunga chaired a meeting today (05) to discuss as to what should be done after former president Mahinda Rajapaksa was given nominations to contest the general election on the UPFA ticket.