35 mahouts protest at Maha Maluwa

Domesticated Elephants' Association (DEA) Chairman Ven. Magalkande Sudantha Thera accompanied by 35 mahouts held a demonstration at the 'Maha Maluwa' of the Sri Dalada Maligawa in Kandy creating a chaotic situation.

Israeli woman returned from SL with baby kept over maternity test

An Israeli woman and a baby who returned from Sri Lanka have been kept at Tel Aviv airport since Saturday amid questions over the child's origins.  

SL asylum seeker imprisoned in Czech Republic

A Sri Lankan man arrived in Prague, the Capital of Czech Republic, last year to seek asylum had been sentenced for abusing someone else's passport, Daily Hospodarske Noviny (HN) had reported on Monday.

Bail for Wele Suda’s wife, mother

Another six suspects produced in courts over the money laundering inquiry conducted against international drug dealer Wele Suda and seven others by the CID.

Student electrocuted in Lunugamwehera

A 16-year-old student had been electrocuted after coming into contact with an unsafe power line in Lunugamwehera while returning home, the Police said.  

12-hour water cut

A 12-hour water cut would be imposed between 9.00 am to 9.00 pm tomorrow (10th) due to maintenance works at the Kalatuwawa water treatment plant, the Water Supply and Drainage Board announced today.

FCID probes Motor Traffic Commissioner’s activities

The Financial Crimes Investigation Division (FCID) today informed court that based on a complaint from the Former IGP, it had initiated an inquiry against Motor Traffic Commissioner General for allegedly acquiring public funds abusing his position and for fraudulent activities at the Motor Traffic Department.

SC says VAT Bill process nullified

The Supreme Court said today that the due constitutional procedure and the parliamentary Standing Orders had not been followed when presenting the Value Added Tax (Amendment) Bill and as such the entire process had been nullified.

Nishantha Ranatunga seeks court permission to travel to UAE

Former Secretary of the Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC), Nishantha Ranathunga, who is the second suspect on the inquiry conducted at the Kaduwela Magistrate's Court over alleged financial misappropriation at the Carlton Sports Network (CSN) and the SLC, today sought Colombo High Court permission to travel abroad for a special conference in the United Arab Emirates.

Embilipitiya ASP to be reinstated

Former Embilipitiya ASP D.W.C Dharmarathna would be reinstated into the Police Service following the approval of the National Police Commission on Thursday, August 4, NPC Secretary told the Daily Mirror.

Daya Master summoned

The Terrorist Investigation Division (TID) had filed action in the Vavuniya Magistrate’s Court against former LTTE spokesman Velayutham Dayanidhi alias Daya Master, under the Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA).

SLC invites Murali for awards ceremony

Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) Board has invited their former off-spinner Muttiah Muralitharan for the prize distribution ceremony after the completion of the third and final Test against Australia.

19 Nepali trafficked women repatriated from SL

A total of 19 Nepali trafficked women have been repatriated from Sri Lanka with the joint efforts of the Nepalese and Sri Lankan authorities, The Himalayan Times reported today.

Seven SL women caught smuggling 2 kg gold

Seven Sri Lankans were caught at Kempegowda International Airport in Bangalore while attempting to smuggle in over 2 kg of gold valued at over Rs. 65.70 lakh.

Indo-Lanka talks on ECTA today

Sri Lanka and India is reported to hold official level talks on the proposed Economic and Technology Cooperation Agreement (ETCA) today in Colombo.

Job threat in Saudi: Govt. considering other options

The Sri Lankan government is considering alternative economies of other countries instead of Saudi Arabia where the most number of Sri Lankan migrant workers are currently employed in.

Tax Bill on hold

The government yesterday decided not to take up the Value Added Tax (Amendment) Bill for debate and enactment this week.

True leader of SLFP: Vote on VAT Bill will decide, says PHU

The Parliament vote on the VAT Bill would act as an Ordeal (Agni Pareeksha) to decide whether the true leader of the Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) is President Maithripala Sirisena or Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe, the Pivithuru Hela Urumaya (PHU) said today.

Stone attack on train: No suspects arrested

No suspects have been arrested so far in connection with the incident where an Assistant Education Director was injured after he was hit by a stone thrown at the Vavuniya-bound train. He later succumbed to his injuries in hospital.

Wigneswaran urges NE re-merger

Northern Province Chief Minister C.V. Wigneswaran insisted that the government should re-merge the Northern and Eastern provinces on the basis that they were the cultural homelands of the Tamils.

US Asst. Secretary Rivkin to arrive in SL

US Assistant Secretary of State for Economic and Business Affairs, Charles H. Rivkin will visit Sri Lanka and Burma between August 8 and 12, the US Embassy said in a statement.  

Uni. non-academic staff strike called off

The strike action launched by the non-academic staff of all universities was called off today following an agreement reached with the government.

Pakistan hospital bomb attack kills dozens in Quetta

A bomb blast has killed 53 people at a hospital in the city of Quetta in south-west Pakistan, officials say.

Basil gets bail

Former minister Basil Rajapaksa was released on Bail in line with the Colombo High Court order this morning directing the Kaduwela Magistrate Dhammika Hemapala to revise his remand order on the suspect.

Veteran Actor Vijaya Nandasiri passes away

Veteran Actor Vijaya Nandasiri, who played the main role in several Sinhala movies and Tele dramas passed away this morning at the Kalubowila Teaching Hospital. He was 69 years of age at the time of his passing away.

Another irregular Rs. 40 million Krrish transaction found - FCID

Another Rs. 40 million transaction by the Krrish Company to purchase a land in Puttalam was found while investigating the Rs. 70 million transaction between the company and Namal Rajapaksa, the FCID said at the Colombo Fort Magistrate Court today.  

HC revises Basil’s remand order

Considering the revision bail application filed on behalf of Former Minister Basil Rajapaksa and Former Director General of Divi Neguma Development Department Kithsiri Ranawaka, the Colombo High Court today ordered the Kaduwela Magistrate to revise the remand order made against the suspects.

SLFP to vote for VAT, if amendments approved

The SLFP will vote in favour of the VAT Bill, only if the amendments proposed by them are applied to the Bill which is being drafted at the moment, SLFP Media Spokesman Dilan Perera said.

Johnston at PRECIFAC

Former Co-operatives & Internal Trade Minister Johnston Fernando arrived at the Presidential Commission of Inquiry to Investigate and Inquire into Serious Acts of Fraud and Corruption (PRECIFAC).

PTA prisoners on hunger strike

More than twenty prisoners held under Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA) are on a hunger strike in Anuradhapura Prison.