Federal Register could be behind schedule-US envoy

In response to comments about the name of SLPP Presidential Candidate Gotabaya Rajapaksa’s name not being in the Federal Register, US Ambassador Alaina B.Teplitz said on Monday that the Federal Register could often be months behind the recording of one’s renunciation of citizenship.

Three SIs with alleged links to Kanjipani Imran transferred

The three CCD Sub Inspectors who had allegedly maintained contact with notorious drug kingpin Mohommad Najim Mohammad Imran alias Kanjipani Imran had been transferred to Jaffna, Mullaitivu and Mannar by the Police Headquarters Special Investigations Unit, Police Spokesman SP Ruwan Gunasekera said today.

Opposing NDF constituent parties can leave: Mano

Any constituent party in the proposed National Democratic Front (NDF) can leave the alliance and contest separately if they do not support the presidential candidate nominated by the UNP, National Integration Minister and Tamil Progressive Alliance (TPA) leader Mano Ganesan said today.

Disciplinary action will be taken against state workers: Maithree Gunaratne

I will take immediate disciplinary action over governments servants who use social media during work hours, Uva Province Governor Maithree Gunaratne said.

Deeply concerned by Shavendra’s appointment as Army Chief: US

The United States today said it was deeply concerned by the appointment of Lieutenant General Shavendra Silva as Army Commander.

Two more JMI activists arrested

Two activists of the banned organisation Jamathei Millathu Ibraheem (JMI) have been arrested by the Ampara police today, Police Spokesman SP Ruwan Gunasekera said.

GMOA to strike on Thursday

The Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) has decided to launch an island-wide work stoppage on Thursday, GMOA Secretary Dr. Haritha Aluthge said.

Sajith an epitome of ‘clean’ politics: President

Addressing a ceremony held last Sunday in Polonnaruwa, President Maithripala Sirisena said Housing and Construction Minister Sajith Premadasa was the only minister he met in the last 25-30 years in Sri Lanka’s politics who had not stolen public funds, killed anyone or engaged in corruption.

Shavendra Silva new Army Commander

Army Chief of Staff Major General Shavendra Silva has been appointed as the new army commander by President Maithripala Sirisena, President’s Media Division said.

JMO of Palai Hospital arrested

The Judicial Medical Officer (JMO) of the Palai Hospital has been arrested by the Army in connection with alleged involvement in terrorist activities, police said.

Ragging incident: 19 Ruhunu Uni students re-remanded

Nineteen senior students of the Ruhuna University who were arrested over a ragging incident were further remanded until August 26 by the Matara Additional Magistrate today.

Lotus Road closed due to protest

The Lotus Road from Ceramic Junction towards Galle Road, outside the Finance Ministry, in Colombo, has been closed due to a protest carried out by a group of war-disabled soldiers, police said.

Navy recovers 85 kilos of heroin in a trawler

A stock of about 85 kilos of heroin was recovered by the navy in a fishing trawler which was taken into custody on July 10 in the seas off Galle, Navy Spokesman Lieutenant Commander Isuru Sooriyabandara said.

Anybody could call himself as presidential candidate: Harrison

“Individually, anybody could call himself or herself as the presidential candidate. Whatever it is, anyone should agree to the final decision taken by the party as a whole,” said Agriculture Minister P. Harrison yesterday.

I will contest the Presidential Election: Sajith

Housing, Construction and Cultural Affairs Minister Sajith Premadasa, for the first time, asserted that he would contest for the presidential election for sure.

UNP gets discretion to nominate candidate

The factions of the United National Party (UNP) agreed to form the National Democratic Front (NDF) with the like-minded parties, but would retain the discretionary right to nominate the presidential candidate, the Daily Mirror learns.

Ready for regional flight operations by mid-October

The Palali Airport which is under construction at the moment will be ready for regional flight operations by the middle of October, an official said yesterday.

Acting IGP calls reports from CID on 6 high profile cases

Acting Inspector General of Police C. D. Wickremeratne has directed the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) to submit a full report on six high profile cases, Police Spokesman SP Ruwan Gunasekara said yesterday.

Anura Kumara named presidential candidate

JVP leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake was today announced as the presidential candidate of the National Peoples Power headed by the Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna.

Presidential candidates should pledge to eliminate drugs: President

Whoever the candidates contesting for the forthcoming presidential election, they should pledge to eradicate narcotics, President Maithripala Sirisena said today in Polonnaruwa.

Minister rules out Indian links to Easter bombers

Tourism Minister John Amaratunga on Friday ruled out that terrorists involved in the Easter bombing in the island nation had any Indian links. He was interacting with reporters as part of the Sri Lanka tourism promotion programme in Kochi on Friday, the New Indian Express reported.

Sri Lanka beat New Zealand in first Test by six wickets

Sri Lanka chased down a target of 268 for the loss of just four wickets to win the first Test against New Zealand at Galle on Sunday and take a 1-0 lead in the two-match series.

1913 hotline for illicit liquor from tomorrow

The Excise Department would launch a hotline -1913-from Monday (19) to receive public complaints on illicit liquor, the Finance Ministry said.

31 colonels promoted as brigadiers

Thirty-one senior colonels of the Army have been promoted to the rank of brigadier by President Maithripala Sirisena.

Bomb kills 63 at wedding in Kabul

A bomb has exploded in a wedding hall in the Afghan capital, Kabul, killing 63 people and wounding more than 180.

Father and son killed, another two injured

A 35-year-old man and his son died and another two others were when a three-wheeler skidded off the road and fell into a precipice at Gabaragala in Ella last night, police said.

Mahindra opens first automotive assembly plant in SL

Mahindra & Mahindra Ltd on Saturday expanded its global footprint with the inauguration of a local automotive assembly plant at Welipenna.

SL police team wins Police Cricket World Cup

The Sri Lanka Police Cricket team won the 6th Police Cricket World Cup at the International Police T20 Cricket Carnival that was held in England, Police Media Spokesman said.

Govt. to talk with India to develop Palaly, Batti airports: PM

The Sri Lankan Government will soon begin a dialogue with India to develop Palaly and Batticaloa airports, Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe said yesterday.

Certain persons, who led army making harmful statements: Prez

President Maithripala Sirisena yesterday said he was deeply saddened to hear statements made by certain persons who have led the army, disguised under narrow political agendas with regard to the national security.