FCID records Ranjan’s statement

The Police Financial Crimes Investigation Division, yesterday, recorded a statement from popular actor and MP Ranjan Ramanayake over his allegations about former minister Keheliya Rambukwella receiving Rs.20 million from the President’s Fund for treatment of an injury following an accident in Australia.

Trilingual terms and conditions mandatory for guarantee cards

The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) today made it mandatory to include the terms and conditions in guarantee cards in all three languages for consumer durables with effect from January 01, 2017, CAA Chairman Hasitha Tillekeratne said.

Anusha Palpita suspended from post

Additional secretary to the Ministry of Home Affairs, Anusha Palpita, has been suspended from his post by the Public Services Commission (PSC) with effect from tomorrow.

Customs donate Rs.2mn worth Sandalwood to ADC

Sri Lanka Customs today donated Rs.2 million worth of confiscated sandalwood logs to the Ayurvedic Drugs Corporation (ADC) for manufacturing medicine.

I wasn’t under the influence of liquor: Herath

While rejecting allegations that he was under the influence of liquor at the time of Monday’s accident in Rajagiriya, Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) MP Vijitha Herath said today he admitted committing a traffic offence by not avoiding an accident and driving carelessly.

Kalu Ganga, Nilwala Ganga water levels rising

The water levels in the Kalu Ganga, Nilwala Ganga and Attanagalu Oya are rising as a result of the heavy rains in several parts of the country, the Disaster Management Centre said (DMC) today.

Norway to support SL policies for reform, reconciliation

Norway wants to support the Sri Lankan government’s policies for reform and reconciliation, State Secretary at the Norwegian Foreign Affairs Ministry Tore Hattrem said today.  

Weeratunga reports to FCID

Former presidential secretary Lalith Weeratunga reported to the Financial Crime Investigation Division (FCID) this morning to give a statement on the Presidential Secretariat vehicles which had gone missing.

Road accident: Herath arrested; granted bail

Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) Propaganda Secretary Vijitha Herath was arrested by the Welikada Police after his vehicle crashed into a telephone post at Rajagiriya last night, Police said.

Norwegian Foreign Ministry secretary arrives

Tore Hattrem, State Secretary of the Norwegian Foreign Affairs Ministry, arrived at the Bandaranaike International Airport, Katunayake today on a two-day official visit to Sri Lanka.

Nissanka Senadhipathi at FCID

Avant Garde Maritime Security Services Chairman Nissanka Senadhipathi arrived at the Financial Crime Investigation Division (FCID) a short while ago.  

Shaminda Eranga reported for suspect bowling action

Sri Lanka fast bowler Shaminda Eranga has been reported with a suspect bowling action during the second Test against England, which the host won at Chester-le-Street on Monday, the ICC said today.

EU to revise its development strategy for SL

The European Union (EU) is in close consultation with the Sri Lankan Government, currently in the process of revising its development strategy for Sri Lanka, a top official said yesterday.

Laws soon to ban animal sacrifices

The Ministry of Rehabilitation, Resettlement, Prison Reforms and Hindu Religious Affairs is expected to submit a Cabinet paper next week seeking to introduce legislation banning all forms of animal sacrifices at Hindu temples.

President warns negligent public officials

President Maithripala Sirisena today warned that strict action will be taken against relevant government officials in the areas if any unauthorized buildings or environmental pollution take place damaging canals and rivers in any area, “The government is committed to protect public servants who fulfil their responsibilities properly.

Vijitha Herath testifies in case against ex-DLB chairman

JVP parliamentarian Vijitha Herath testifying at the trial against the Development Lotteries Board's former chairman Chandrawansa Pathiraja told Additional Magistrate Aruni Attygala that in January last year complained to the Bribery Commission that the accused had caused a huge monetary loss to the DLB.

Aranayake search operations continue

Major General Sudantha Ranasinghe said today search operations in Aranayake would continue and rejected reports that the operations had been stopped.

Vehicle price hike to avoid unwanted buyers: John

Tourism Minister John Amaratunga today said the Government was compelled to increase vehicle prices because it would reduce the number of vehicles on the roads and also avoid unnecessary people purchasing vehicles.

Vajira denies appointing Palpita to Home Affairs Ministry

Home Affairs Minister Vajira Abeywardena today denied having any hand in the appointment of Telecommunications Regulatory Commission's former director general Anusha Palpita as an additional secretary to his ministry.  

Security forces lift boycott on EP CM; MOD

The Ministry of Defence (MOD) said today it had revoked the decision taken by the three armed forces to boycott any public events attended by Eastern Province Chief Minister Nazeer Ahamed.

Writ petition against KP on July 05

The Court of Appeal today fixed to be mentioned on July 25 the Writ petition filed by Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) seeking an order from the Court to arrest and institute legal proceedings against Shanmugam Kumaran Tharmalingam alias Kumaran Pathmanathan.

Grade One applications opened

Applications, for admissions to Grade One in the Government schools for 2017, have been called today by the Education Ministry.

GMOA seeks urgent meeting with President

The Government Medical Officers Association (GMOA) has today written to President Maithripala Sirisena requesting him for an immediate meeting to discuss several issues including their trade union action and their request for the Health Ministry to be placed under his purview.

French tourist and guide arrested on abuse charges

A 66-old-French tourist and his Sri Lankan guide were arrested by the Ambalangoda Police yesterday on charges of abusing a 14-year-old school boy.

Man hit by train at Wellawatta

A man was hit by a train travelling from Kalutara to Maradana near the Wellawatta Station this morning, Police said.

IPL: Sunrisers Hyderabad win title

Sunrisers Hyderabad beat Royal Challengers Bangalore by eight runs to win the Indian Premier League final.

11-year old girl shot and injured

The Galnewa police said the 11-year-old daughter of a businessman was injured, having been shot by an armed gang on May 28, during a failed attempt at a robbery.

I will not be deterred by GMOA's threats: Rajitha

Health Minister Rajitha Senaratne, in response to a strike planned by doctors, said he would not shy away from such threats.

State Ministers vs. Cabinet Ministers

The State Ministers have decided to have a meeting during the next parliamentary week, to decide on what action they should take with regard to the non-assignment of subjects to them by their respective Cabinet Ministers, it is learnt.

Couple shot dead at bus stop

A woman and a man who were waiting at a bus stop at Watakehiyawa Junction in Makandura, Pannala were shot dead by two armed men on a motorbike a short while ago, Police said.