Youth alleges Range Bandara assaulted him

A youth has made a statement to the Pallama Police that State Minister for Skills Development Palitha Range Bandara had assaulted him while he was returning home after attending a funeral.

US hails investment friendly environment in Sri Lanka

The United State hailed on Friday what it termed as the investment friendly environment has currently been created in Sri Lanka. The US Assistant Secretary for Economic and Business Affairs, Charles H Rivkin said during his meeting with Minister of Finance Ravi Karunanayake at the Finance Ministry on Saturday.

Visits by Americans highlight support to increase SL's growth: Keshap

The increasing number of visits by Americans highlight the full spectrum of US support to bolster Sri Lanka 's international relations, economic growth, development assistance and military professionalism, US Ambassador Atul Keshap said today.

Three men nabbed over lost motorcycles

A gang of three wanted in connection with the theft of motorcycles had been taken into custody, the Kahatuduwa Police said.

JHU hails OMP Act

The Jathika Hela Urumaya (JHU) while hailing the passage of the Office of Missing Persons (OMP) Bill in the Parliament on Friday said that the Act should be used to find out the fate of thousands of soldiers and police personnel who had been missing from the camps and police stations in the Northern and Eastern Provinces.

Dhananjaya and Chandimal pushes SL to 355

Defiant centuries from Dinesh Chandimal and Dhananjaya de Silva helped Sri Lanka post a challenging 355 all out against Australia on the second day of the third and final Test in Colombo on Sunday.

Asia region will control global economy soon: Ranil

States in the Bay of Bengal and those in the Asian region in general will take control of the global economy soon, Sri Lankan Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe and Hunag Jifan, the Mayor of Chong-Jing said on Saturday.

Four arrested for pelting stones at a train in Kollupitiya

Four people were arrested by the railway security officers today on charges of throwing stones at Mount Lavinia bound Colombo passenger train in Kollupitiya.

Strong winds continue; Naval and fishermen warned

Strong wind condition preailing over the country and surrounding sea area was expected to continue until August 18, the Meteorology Department said today.

Japanese woman robbed by alleged SL guide in India

A Japanese woman visiting India to document the Independence Day celebrations was drugged and robbed of her belongings by a man who claimed to be a Sri Lankan tour guide.

Elderly Lankan goes missing from Delhi airport

An elderly Sri Lankan pilgrim has gone missing after landing at Delhi's IGI airport along with Buddhist pilgrims, police said today.

SL refugees living in inhuman conditions: Reports

Reports from two District Collectors in India revealed the inhuman conditions Sri Lankan refugees lived in.

Body found in fertilizer bag

The body of 24-year-old woman was found buried in a fertilizer bag at Paligala, Eheliyagoda yesterday.

Three students hospitalised following knife attack

Three students who were returning home after the A/L exam were stabbed by two men at the Akuressa bus station this afternoon, Police said.

Severe weather advisory for strong winds

The Meteorology Department today warned of strong winds exceeding 70 kmph over the country and surrounding sea areas.

Michael Phelps ready to retire after losing to a Singaporean

American swimming legend Michael Phelps, who was beaten by 21-year-old Joseph Schooling of Singapore, says he does not intend to compete in another Olympics once Rio 2016 is over.

Intern’l responsibilities crucial for development : Norwegian PM

Norwegian Prime Minister Erna Solberg said today international responsibilities were crucial contributions not only to peace, but also to future prospects for development in countries seriously affected by conflict.

Man arrested with 300 packets of heroin

A man was arrested with heroin worth Rs. one million by the Police Anti-Corruption Unit during a raid in Borella this morning.

CPC, IOC joint venture to operate 84 oil tanks in Trinco

The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) and the Indian Oil Company (IOC) were to form a joint venture to operate oil 84 tanks in the upper region of the Trincomalee Oil Tank Farm, Petroleum Industries Minister Chandima Weerakodi said in Parliament yesterday.

Unruly behaviour by Govt., JO MPs prevented proper debate: JVP

Members of the Government and the joint opposition had prevented a proper debate on the Office of Missing Persons Bill (OMP), the Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) said yesterday.

Office of Missing Persons Review method used to pass Bill: JO tells Speaker

The joint opposition yesterday requested Speaker Karu Jayasuriya to review the procedures followed in passing the Office of Missing Persons (OMP) Bill.

Speaker reprimands MPs for unruly behaviour

Both the Government and the Opposition should be ashamed of the events that took place in Parliament during the passing of the Office of Missing Persons Bill, Speaker Karu Jayasuriya said today.

Businessman shot dead in Balapitiya

A 53-year-old businessman of Ambalangoda, who was driving on his way home, had been shot dead by unidentified gunmen near his residence in Balapitiya a short while ago, Police said.

A Govt. MP abused me verbally: Sriyani Wijewickrama

Joint opposition MP Sriyani Wijewickrama today complained that government MP Wijepala Hettiarachchi had abused her verbally.

Tripartite agreement signed for CIFC

The government today signed a tripartite agreement for Colombo International Financial City (CIFC) which was previously known as the Colombo Port City.  

No Sri Lankan casualties in Thailand blasts

No Sri Lankan casualties had been reported in the series of blasts that took place across Thailand, the Foreign Affairs Ministry said today.

Three Lebanese arrested at BIA with forged passports

Three Lebanese were arrested by the Immigration and Emigration Department at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) this morning when they attempted to enter the country on forged passports. The husband, wife and their son are being questioned by the CID.

Had most enjoyable holiday in SL: Norwegian PM

While praising the tourism industry in Sri Lanka, visiting Norwegian Prime Minister Erna Solberg said today she had a most enjoyable holiday in the island during the last week.

Chinese translating racket busted

It was revealed in Court today that sixteen Chinese, who are in Sri Lanka on tourist visas are violating Immigration laws by being engaged in language translation activities for guides in the tourism industry.

UNESCO Chief to visit SL, witness Esala Perahera

UNESCO Director-General Irina Bokova will undertake her first official visit to Sri Lanka from Sunday to Wednesday, a statement issued by the UN compound in Colombo said today.