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.

New CB Governor meets PM

The newly appointed Central Bank Governor Indrajith Coomaraswamy met Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe on Saturday, July 2, 2016.

J’pura Uni students protest as thief enters girls’ hostel

The Inter-University Students Federation and University Students' Union of Jayewardenepura University launched a massive protest today over an incident that had taken place on Saturday night where a thief had allegedly entered a girls’ hostel.

Peradeniya Uni building catches fire

The laboratory building of the Peradeniya University’s Engineering Facility had caught fire this evening, Police said.

Will join up with TNA or JVP for betterment of country: PM

Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe today said the desire of the present government is to ally with any political party including the Tamil National Alliance (TNA) or Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) for the betterment of the country.

Monsoon is inactive

De-activation of the Southwest Monsoon had made the rains to dry up, Department of Meteorology said today.

Spotlight on ‘Adaraneeya Kathawak’ over violation of Tobacco, Alcohol Act

The Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Court on Friday gave an order over the inquiry conducted against the film, ‘Adaraneeya Kathawak’ which is now being screened, for allegedly violating the National Authority on Tobacco and Alcohol Act by displaying Tobacco or Alcohol trade marks in the film.

Six animal hunters remanded

The six hunters, including the main suspect who were arrested in Panwila, Kandy in connection with hunting wild animals in the Knuckles Conservation Forest, were remanded till July 7 by the Theldeniya Magistrate today.

IS bombing kills at least 79 in Baghdad

At least 79 people have been killed and 131 injured in an explosion claimed by the Islamic State group in Baghdad, Iraqi police say.

Animal hunters arrested; main suspect surrenders

Six hunters, including the main suspect, were arrested today in Panwila, Kandy in connection with hunting wild animals in the Knuckles Conservation Forest, following uproar on social media over the incident.

Bus strike called off following MS assurance: Unions

The island wide private bus strike which was scheduled from midnight tonight has been called off, the All Island Private Bus Company Federation (AIPBCF) said.

18 injured as lorry skids off road

Eighteen passengers, including six children, had been hospitalised in an accident when the lorry they were travelling in, skidded off the road in Thispanepura, Kala Oya.