Nissanka Senadhipathi arrested

Avant-Garde Maritime Security Limited Chairman Nissanka Senadhipathi and former Major general Palitha Fernando were arrested by the Bribery Commission a short while ago.

MS a Terminator sent by UNP- PHU

The decision of the Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) to contest the local government elections by on its own might backfire, the Pivithuru Hela Urumaya (PHU) said today.

Assault on two youth goes viral on social media

A video showing a group of people assaulting a young girl and a boy who had come to Kurunegala to attend the SLFP anniversary celebrations on Sunday has gone viral on social media websites.

ISIS bans burka

The ISIS has outlawed the burka at their security centres in a northern Iraqi city, despite previously brutally enforcing a law requiring them to be worn, Daily Mail reported today.

PM on Malaysia: Attackers not Sri Lankans

Condemning the assault on Sri Lankan High Commissioner in Malaysia Ibrahim Ansar, Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe said in Parliament today it was Malaysian Tamils of Indian origin responsible for the incident.

Philippines' President calls Obama 'son of a whore'

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte called Barack Obama a “son of a whore” yesterday as he vowed not to be lectured by the US leader on human rights when they meet in Laos, AFP reported.

SLFP condemns Malaysia attacks, protest against MR

Condemning the assault on Sri Lanka’s High Commissioner to Malaysia Ibrahim Ansar at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) on Monday, the SLFP acting General Secretary Duminda Dissanayake also condemned the protests that were held against former President Mahinda Rajapaksa in Malaysia.

Five remanded over assault on Sri Lankan HC

Five people, who were arrested for allegedly assaulting Sri Lanka’s High Commissioner to Malaysia Ibrahim Ansar, have been remanded, Star Online said.  

WHO certifies Sri Lanka malaria-free

In a remarkable public health achievement, Sri Lanka was today certified by World Health Organization (WHO) on having eliminated malaria, a life-threatening disease which long affected the island country, WHO announced today.

Ford Mustang bought with vehicle permit- MR

The Ford Mustang found by the FCID yesterday was brought with parliamentarian Namal Rajapaksa’s vehicle permit and a bank loan, Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa said.

300 families in Bamba flats to be relocated in 60 storey building

The National Housing Development Authority (NHDA) would relocate the three hundred families living in the Bambalapitiya flats in a sixty storey building, after the flats were demolished for the proposed mixed development project, NHDA Deputy General Manager Sarath Kumara said.

Malaysian govt. expresses regret over attack on SL envoy

The government of Malaysia has expressed regret over the incident involving the High Commissioner of Sri Lanka to Malaysia, Ibrahim Ansar, and a group of protesters on at the KL International Airport on Sunday.

Lawyer files FR petition on safeguarding, fostering Buddha Sasana

In the foremost interest of the Buddha Sasanaya and its affairs a lawyer activist yesterday filed a fundamental rights petition seeking to safeguard and foster the Buddha Sasana against any attack or threats.

PM proposes common health programme for SAARC and ASEAN

Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe yesterday proposed that a common health programme be introduced for countries in the South Asian (SAARC) and ASEAN regions.

Phone of UNESCO Chief's husband robbed in Colombo

A mobile phone worth over Rs. 45,000 belonging to the husband of UNESCO Director-General Irina Bokova had been stolen from at a five-star hotel in Colombo during her recent visit to Sri Lanka, police said.

Thajudeen case: Canadian experts say CCTV footage unclear

The Forensic Video and Surveillance Technology Laboratory - British Columbia Laboratory in Canada has informed the Colombo Magistrate Court that the CCTV footage in connection with the murder of rugger player Mohammed Thajudeen were not clear and as such its experts are unable to come to a conclusion in connection with the murder.

Ford Mustang Car belonging to Namal found?

A Ford Mustang type car suspected to be owned by Parliamentarian Namal Rajapaksa was found from the Kaduwela area this afternoon by Financial Crimes Investigation Division (FCID) officials, sources said.

FM summons Malaysian envoy to register protest

The Foreign Ministry today summoned the Malaysian envoy and registered its protest on Sunday's assault of Sri Lanka’s High Commissioner in Malaysia, I. S. Ansar at the Kuala Lumpur Airport when he had come to send off a visiting Sri Lankan delegation, officials said today.

T20: SLC tells ticketless fans not to block gates

Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) said today the tickets for tomorrow’s Sri Lanka vs Australia 1st T20 game in Pallekele was sold out.  

Bandaragama businessman goes missing in Trinco

Police have launched an investigation has been launched into the disappearance of a 35-year-old Bandaragama businessman identified as Hussain Mohammed Nasli in Trincomalee.

Five arrested over assault on Lankan HC in Malaysia

Five people have been arrested over the assault on Sri Lanka’s High Commissioner to Malaysia Ibrahim Ansar at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA), Star Online reported on Monday.   

Sri Lanka, cheapest backpacker destination in case of injury

A study carried out by the Insurance search engine Bought by Many has revealed that Sri Lanka was the cheapest destination for backpackers for treatments in case of an injury, the Daily Mail reported on Sunday.

Police transfers two HQIs, 12 OICs

Two HQIs and 12 OICs including Bambalapitiya, Kelaniya and Maharagama OICs had been transferred with immediate effect based on service requirements, the Police Headquarters said today.

Sulaiman killing: Eight suspects remanded

Eight suspects, who were arrested over the killing of businessman, Mohammad Sulaiman, were ordered tobe remanded till September 15 by the Colombo Chief Magistrate's Court today.

MR returns from Malaysia

Former president MP Mahinda Rajapaksa and the delegation of the joint opposition returned to the country this morning concluding their visit to Malaysia. The delegation led by Mr. Rajapaksa left for Malaysia on Thursday to attend the International Conference of Asian Political Parties (ICAPP).

Sri Lankan maid enslaved by Malaysian couple in US: lawsuit

A Malaysian diplomat and his wife in Manhattan, US had treated a Sri Lankan national virtually as a slave, making her work 15-plus hours a day for no more than $1.71 per hour, New York Post reported on Sunday.

Four killed in two road accidents

Four people were killed and three others were injured in two separate road accidents in Kuruvita and Naula yesterday, Police said.

Assault on HC: Govt. to summon Malaysian envoy

In the wake of the attack on the Sri Lankan Higher Commissioner in Malaysia by a group of LTTE sympathisers, the Foreign Affairs Ministry will summon the Malaysian envoy in Colombo today to raise the matter, a Deputy Minister said yesterday.

Govt. to introduce salary bonanza: PM

Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe said yesterday the government was working towards introducing a pay hike to the working class, and also to provide employment opportunities to the youth.

Forensic laboratory to be established for SL Police

A new forensic laboratory would be established within this year for the use of the Sri Lanka Police to help sleuths to analyze evidence during their investigations, DIG Priyantha Jayakody said last week.