Thewarapperuma arrested

Deputy Minister Palitha Thewarapperuma was arrested when he surrendered to the Meegahathenna Police a short while ago.

Water supply disrupted in Colombo and suburbs

Water supply to several areas in Colombo and suburbs were suspended at around 6 pm today following a burst in the pipeline carrying water to Dehiwala from Ambatale Water Refinery, the National water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) said.

Batticaloa Airport now under the CAA

The operations and maintenance of the Batticaloa Airport has been vested with the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) from May 31, 2016, the Ministry of Transport and Civil Aviation said in a gazette notification.

Only provided professional services to Rajaratnam: CB Governor

Newly appointed Central Bank Governor Indrajit Coomaraswamy said today he was delivering certain ‘professional services’ as an economist to the Sri Lankan-born jailed hedge-fund manager Raj Rajaratnam.

Thewarapperuma fiasco: mothers remanded

Mothers of the nine students, who were arrested by the police on charges of unlawful assembly and illegal entry to the Meegahathenna Primary school, were remanded till July 07 by the Matugama Magistrate Wasantha Kosala Senadeera.

Gammanpila questions new CB Governor's integrity

Pivithuru Hela Urumaya (PHU) General Secretary Udaya Gammanpila today said they had no doubt about new Central Bank Governor Dr. Indrajit Coomaraswamy’s capabilities since he was an experienced and a qualified person, but they had questions about his integrity.

School dispute: I will surrender says Thewarapperuma

Deputy Minister Palitha Thewarapperuma, currently being treated at a private hospital in Colombo after his suicide fiasco, said today he would surrender to the police in connection with the dispute at the Primary school in Meegahathenna.

Thewarapperuma fiasco: Parents of 9 students arrested

The parents of the nine students who were admitted to the Meegahathenna Primary school by Deputy Minister Palitha Thewarapperuma, were arrested by the police on charges of unlawful assembly and illegal entry to the school.

Ukrainian captain of Avant-Garde re-remanded

The 49-year-old Ukrainian captain of the Avant-Garde vessel was further remanded till July 18 by Galle Magistrate Nilupuli Lankapura today. He was arrested on charges of importing illegal fire arms and keeping ammunitions in his possession illegally.

No Sri Lankan casualties in Medina

No Sri Lankan casualties have been reported from the suicide bomb attack in Medina, Saudi Arabia, the Foreign Affairs Ministry said.

Police shoot at vehicle in Pannipitiya

Police opened fire at a speeding vehicle, which was believed to be smuggling drugs, at Pannipitiya this morning.

Sajin Vass re-remanded

Former UPFA MP Sajin Vass Gunawardena was further remanded till July 8 by Colombo Chief Magistrate Gihan Pilapitiya today.

Train accident: engine driver and guard suspended

The driver and guard of the locomotive engine which crashed in to a train at the Wilwatte Railway Station have been suspended, Railway Superintendent Wijeya Samarasinghe said.

Wildlife officer killed in misfire

An officer attached to Hambantota Wildlife Department was killed when his weapon allegedly misfired during a confrontation between several poachers in Walasugala, Hambantota this morning Police said.

Suicide blast in Saudi City of Medina

A suicide bomber launched an attack Monday in the Saudi Arabian city of Medina, close to the Prophet's Mosque, one of Islam's holiest sites, killing four people and wounding another, according to an official with knowledge of the event, foreign media reported. This is the third attack in the country in the last 24 hours.

Prove your innocence-JHU to Gammanpila

The Jathika Hela Urumaya (JHU) today reiterated that none of its members were behind the arrest of its former member and MP Udaya Gammanpila and urged him to prove if he was innocent without blaming the JHU and its members for no reason.

Sketches of Lasantha's assassins released again

The Police Headquarters today released sketches of two suspects in connection with the murder of former Sunday Leader Editor Lasantha Wickremetunga. This was the second time that the police released sketches of the suspects over the murder and sought public help to nab the suspects.

Former DIG Vaas, wife, son indicted for beating up SLIIT student

Former DIG Vaas Gunawardena, his son Ravindu and wife Shyamali and five former CCD Police officers were today indicted by the Attorney General in the Colombo High Court for assaulting a student of Sri Lanka Institute of Information Technology (SLIIT).

Train engine collision; four injured

Four passengers had been injured when a locomotive engine collided with the train plying from Rambukkana to Colombo at Wilwatte Railway Station this evening, the Railway Control Unit said.

Uphold CB’s transparency: NMSJ to new Governor

The National Movement for Social Justice (NMSJ) today welcomed the appointment of Dr. Indrajit Coomaraswamy as Central Bank's new Governor and requested him to uphold the institution’s transparency which was lacking during the former governor’s tenure.  

President under pressure over SAITM: GMOA

Some ministers are pressuring President Maithripala Sirisena to refrain from taking over the Malabe South Asian Institute of Technology and Medicine (Private) Limited (SAITM), the Government Medical Officers Association (GMOA) claimed today.

Politics, economics mixed up in SL: Indrajit

The new Central Bank Governor Indrajit Coomaraswamy, who assumed duties today, said politics had mixed up economics ever since the country achieved Independence.

'George Master' released

'George Master', who was the Translator for propaganda materials of the LTTE was today released by Colombo Chief Magistrate Gihan Pilapitiya from the magisterial inquiry conducted against him by the CID, acting under the advice of the Attorney General.

Mathews apologizes to fans

Sri Lanka Cricket Captain Angelo Mathew yesterday told fans that he was sorry he had let them down following the defeat of our team by England.

Mohammed Muzammil re-remanded

National Freedom Front Spokesman Mohammed Muzammil, was today ordered to be further remanded till July 7 by the Fort Magistrate Lanka Jayaratne over the inquiry conducted against him for allegedly misappropriating Rs. 6.1 million public funds by misusing a vehicle attached to the Presidential Secretariat between 2009-2014.

Yoshitha at FCID

Yoshitha Rajapaksa arrived at the Financial Crimes Investigation Division (FCID) a short while ago. He was summoned to record a statement regarding the use of funds at the Carlton Sports Network (CSN).

US- SL relations at a historic high: US embassy

The United States Embassy in Sri Lanka in a release commemorating the Independence Day of the country, said that the relations between Sri Lanka and the US are at a “historic high”.

Protest by fishermen disrupts coastal railway service

Train services on the coastal railway line between Dehiwala and Mount Lavinia is currently disrupted because of a protest by fishermen, along the railway line.

VAT revision: President calls for immediate meeting

Against the backdrop of mounting public unrest against the recent hike of Value Added Tax (VAT), President Maitripala Sirisena has called for a meeting with the officials of Inland Revenue Department today for a discussion on the possibility of revising it, it is learnt.

Dr. Coomaraswamy receives appointment letter from President

Dr. Indrajit Coomaraswamy received his appointment letter as the new Governor of the Central Bank from President Maithripala Sirisena a short while ago.