The National Poison Information Centre requests the education authorities to prevent the use of highly poisonous Olinda seeds (abrus precatorius) in class rooms.

Northern provincial councilor Anandi Sasidharan has stated that if the current government does not make a proper response to the violence imposed upon her and her community she will set herself on fire in Geneva.

Telecommunications Regulatory Commission of Sri Lanka (TRCSL) is making preparations to prevent the fraudulent activities carried out using mobile phone SIM cards.

Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption has received 220 allegations against the parliamentarians including Ministers.

In an investigation it has been revealed that out of Rs 25 billion allocated to re-carpet 5 main roads Rs 12.5 billion has been defrauded by a group including the contractors by presenting fake information, said a senior official attached to Ministry of Highways and Investment Promotion.

Following a suggestion made by the Minister of Finance Ravi Karunanayake Colombo District Development Committee has decided to ban the mosquito coil use in Colombo district.

The President Maithripala Sirisena agreed to dissolve the parliament due to the situation emerged with the no-faith motion, says United National Party (UNP).

Approval for the three civilian members of the constitutional council is still to be given as their letters of consent have not been obtained as yet, it was revealed at the recent meeting of party leaders.