CID says Namal Kumara is an army deserter

CID today informed the Colombo Fort Magistrate's Court that according to their investigations the Director (Operations) of the Anti-Corruption Movement, Namal Kumara has been found to be an Army deserter in 2010 and had joined the Sri Lanka Air Force and the Sri Lanka Army by submitting forged educational certificates.

Suspect arrested with heroin worth Rs. 18 mn

A 38-year-old suspect was arrested with 1. 51 kg of heroin valued at Rs. 18 million in Wellawatte today, police said.

Danish firm to construct Mannar Wind Farm

Danish wind turbine manufacturer Vestas Wind Systems has secured an order to build Sri Lanka’s first large-scale wind farm, the Mannar Wind Farm, Renewables Now reported.

Police probes setting a dog on fire on 31st

The Negombo Police launched an investigation into the incident where a caged dog was set on fire in a house at Copra Junction in Negombo.

Now is the time to stand up: Malinga

"There's no time to rebuild - the World Cup is this year," Sri Lankan captain Lasith Malinga said at Bay Oval in New Zealand on Wednesday.

Mahela disappointed with Bandula’s comment

Former cricket captain Mahela Jayawardene has expressed disappointment over the comments made by MP Bandula Gunawardane that GCE A/L examination results of national and international schools should not be coupled, saying education is knowledge whether it’s free or paid.

Possession of toxic drugs in 2018: Over 95,000 arrested

A total of 95,797 suspects have been arrested by the police during raids carried in 2018 on possession with toxic drugs such as heroin, cocaine, hashish, cannabis and methamphetamine (ice), Police Spokesman SP Ruwan Gunasekera said yesterday.

EC to set up mechanism to handle polls-related disputes

Ahead of this year's elections, the Election Commission is to work out a mechanism for ‘Election Dispute Resolution’ (EDR) at electioneering time, an official said yesterday.

GCE A/L results - Don't couple national and int’l schools: Bandula

UPFA MP Bandula Gunawardana yesterday criticized the government for publishing the GCE A/L examination results of national and international school students together.

2019: Schools begin first term today

The government and government-approved private schools will begin their first for 2019 today, the Education Department announced yesterday

67 senior army officers get new Year bonanza with promotions

Sixty seven army officers including Brigadier M.A.A.D. Sirinaga have been promoted to the rank of Major General while 66 senior army officers were promoted to the rank of Colonel and Lieutenant Colonel.

UNP submits financial reports annually: Harsha

Responding to a statement made by Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) National Organizer Basil Rajapaksa that his party is the first to submit a financial report to the Commissioner of Elections, UNP Treasurer Dr. Harsha De Silva said his party has been submitting financial reports almost annually to the polls chief.

Some ex-SLFP ministers to urge MS to let them join UNF

A group of former SLFP ministers are expected to meet party leader and President Maithripala Sirisena on Friday to discuss their future in politics, one of them said today.

Protest by ITN employees: 13 interdicted

Thirteen employees of the State-owned Independent Television Network (ITN) were interdicted on Monday accusing them of have carried out a protest campaign against the management, some employees claimed today.

SLPP's financial statement to be submitted to EC: Basil

The annual financial statement of the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) will be handed over to the Election Commission - this has never been done by any political party in Sri Lanka, SLPP National Organiser Basil Rajapaksa said today.

Cold weather likely in the next few days

Fairly cold weather is expected to prevail over the island particularly in the Northern, North-Central, Central, North-Western and Eastern Provinces during next few days, the Meteorology Department said today.

Arjun Aloysius, Kasun Palisena released on bail

Perpetual Treasuries Ltd’s (PTL) Owner Arjun Aloysius and CEO Kasun Palisena, who  were arrested by the CID over the Central Bank bond scam, have been ordered to be released on exceptional bail by Colombo Chief Magistrate Lanka Jayaratne after being in remand custody for more than ten months.  

SL misses out direct entry for T20 World Cup Super 12s

World T20 2014 champions Sri Lanka and Bangladesh will have an extra round to play in the Men's T20 World Cup 2020, the ICC confirmed on Tuesday (January 1).

Man injured in shooting at Jampettah Street

A 37-year-old man was hospitalised after he was shot at Jampettah Street in Colombo by two unidentified gunmen this afternoon.

3% decrease in New Year’s Eve accidents

Nearly 493 accidents were reported to the Colombo National Hospital on New Year's Eve. It is a three per cent decrease when compared with 512 accidents reported last year.

Learn from mistakes and take correct path: President

President Maithripala Sirisena yesterday extended New Year greetings to the people of Sri Lanka and said this is a historically decisive time that provides us an opportunity to learn from the past mistakes and to take the correct path towards progress.

Hope all Sri Lankans will unite to protect motherland from enemy forces: MR

In his New Year message, former President and Opposition Leader Mahinda Rajapaksa yesterday said it is his fervent hope that all Sri Lankans will be united to protect the motherland from enemy forces.

We are committed to making a better society for our future generation: PM

The New Year turns out to be challenging for Sri Lanka. Nevertheless, we are committed to making a better society for our future generation, Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe said yesterday.

Prov. governors told to resign

President Maithripala Sirisena is reported to have asked the nine provincial governors to submit their resignation by December 30, 2018.  

‘Koombiyo’ scriptwriter still missing

The Welikada Police said yesterday they were continuing with their investigations into the disappearance of 40-year-old Damitha Sagara Chandrasiri, the editor and scriptwriter of the popular ‘Koombiyo’ teledrama.

I was given four name boards: Kiriella

Minister of Public Enterprise Development, Upcountry Heritage and Kandy Development, Lakshman Kiriella has complained to Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe about being given only four institutions confined to name boards.

Religious ceremony to invoke good health on Podi Hamuduruwo today

A religious ceremony to invoke good health on Ven.  Dr.  Galboda Gnanissara Thera, popularly known as 'Podi Hamuduruwo' of the Gangaramaya Temple, will be held at 4.00 pm today at the temple premises in Colombo.

Annular solar eclipse in Dec. visible from SL

A total annular solar eclipse will be visible from Sri Lanka on December 26, 2019, coinciding with the 15th anniversary of the 2004 tsunami that devastated Sri Lanka's coastal belt.

Ranil likely to meet disgruntled MPs today

Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe is likely have a meeting with his MPs who are concerned about not getting ministerial portfolios, Ratnapura district UNP Hesha Withanage said yesterday.

Fewer holidays this year

Sri Lanka will have a lesser number of non-working days this year with nine out of 23 public holidays falling on weekends.