Wattala jogging track back to square one

Reconstruction work on the controversial Wattala Kalu Ela Jogging Track which was demolished recently has been completed.

Produce magistrate Thilina Gamage in Courts-AG

The Attorney General has instructed the CID Director to immediately produce Colombo Additional Magistrate Thilina Gamagae in court as a suspect for allegedly keeping a calf elephant illegally in his possession, sources said.

Docs remove 14-kg abnormal growth in ovary

An abnormal growth in a woman, weighting some 14-kilogrammes equivalent to the weight of four healthy newborn babies was yesterday removed by Obstetrician and Gynecologist Dr. Jagath Herath at a private hospital in Kalawewa.

Kidnappers demand Rs. 20 mn to release youth

An unidentified gang has kidnapped a 20-year-old son of a wealthy businessman in the Wariyapola area on Thursday night and demanded a ransom of Rs. 20 million to release him.

PM asks IGP to probe incident at Matara Magistrate's Court

Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe has directed IGP Pujith Jayasundera to investigate the incident which occurred at the Matara Magistrate's Court where journalists were alleged to have been barred from reporting proceedings when former minister Basil Rajapaksa was produced in Court.

President in India

Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena arrived in New Delhi this afternoon on a two-day visit during which he would address the valedictory session at the Vaicharick Mahakumbh, which is being held as part of the Simhastha Mahakumbh in Ujjain.

JO calls for interim budget from Govt.

The joint opposition yesterday urged the government to present an interim budget in the Parliament as the original budget proposals approved by the House earlier have been now negated after the tax revision.

No bathroom breaks: US factory workers wear diapers

Poultry workers in the US are routinely denied bathroom breaks to the point of being forced to wear diapers while on the production line, AFP reported.

SL, US discuss urgency of progress towards reconciliation

Former president Chandrika Bandaranaike Kumaratunga and US Permanent Representative to the UN, Samantha Power had discussed the urgency of progress towards reconciliation and accountability in Sri Lanka.

Mahela appointed to ICC’s Cricket Committee

Former Sri Lankan cricket captain, Mahela Jayawardene had been added to International Cricket Council's (ICC) Cricket Committee along with former Indian captain Rahul Dravid.

Rajagiriya flyover: Construction to begin in July

The construction of the Rajagiriya flyover is scheduled to begin in July this year as an interim traffic solution in the Megapolis plan, Deputy Minister Dr. Harsha de Silva announced today.

UK moves to speed up assets recovery for Sri Lanka, others

The Global Forum for Asset Recovery will bring together governments and law enforcement agencies to discuss returning assets to Nigeria, Ukraine, Sri Lanka and Tunisia, the BBC reported on Thursday.  

SL seeking assistance to trace stolen assets: President

President Maithripala Sirisena said Sri Lanka was in the process of seeking information and assistance to trace stolen assets with the support extended by several countries including UK, USA, India and Switzerland as well as the World Bank.

Basil’s wife, daughter informs PRECIFAC they are abroad

Former Economic Development Minister Basil Rajapaksa’s wife Pushpa and daughter Thejani, who were summoned by the PRECIFAC today, have informed the commission for the second time that they were unable to report to the commission.

Yoshitha at FCID

Former president Mahinda Rajapaksa’s son Yoshitha arrived at the Financial Crime Investigation Division (FCID) a short while ago. He was summoned to give a statement regarding the alleged financial irregularities at the Carlton Sports Network (CSN). - See more at: http://www.dailymirror.lk/109267/Yoshitha-gives-statement-to-FCID#sthash.3bEZl6xn.dpuf Yoshitha Rajapaksa arrived at the Financial Crimes Investigation Division (FCID) this mor

Keheliya appears before Jaffna court

Former Media Minister Keheliya Rambukwella appeared before the Jaffna Magistrate when the case of the members of Frontline Socialist Party Lalithkumar Weeraraj, Kugan Murugananthan, who went missing in 2011, was taken up today.

Basil’s wife, daughter at PRECIFAC today

Former Economic Development Minister Basil Rajapaksa’s wife Pushpa and daughter Thejani have been summoned by the Presidential Commission of Inquiry to investigate and inquire into Serious Acts of Fraud, Corruption and Abuse of Power, State Resources and Privileges (PRECIFAC) today.

India’s help sought to tackle drugs problem in Jaffna

In a recent meeting with a former Indian diplomat, leaders of fishermen from Jaffna raised the issue of the easy availability of drugs in the region, and sought India’s help to tackle the problem.

Basil’s arrest was pre-planned: Wimal

The National Freedom Front (NFF) said yesterday that FCID’s arrest of former Minister Basil Rajapaksa was a planned action of the government and the JVP which supported it indirectly.

Top police officers have interfered: CID

CID investigations have revealed that high ranking police officers had interfered into the preliminary investigations relating to the death of former ruggerite Waseem Thajudeen, Senior State Counsel Dilan Ratnayaka told Magistrate Nishantha Pieris today.

Container of dried chillies worth Rs.10 m seized by Customs

Three containers with dried chillies, valued at about Rs.10 million, imported from China, had been seized at the Orugodawatte Container yard this evening, Deputy Customs Director Parakrama Basnayake said.

Rider hospitalized after collision with S.B.’s vehicle

A rider was hospitalized after his motorcycle collided with a vehicle belonging to Minister S.B. Dissanayake at Madanwela in Hanguranketha today.

Charges of HR violations must be addressed: CBK

Accusations of human rights violations during the conflict in Sri Lanka must be addressed, ex-president and current Chairperson of the Office for National Unity and Reconciliation Chandrika Bandaranaike Kumaratunga had said on Wednesday.  

Two Sri Lankans nearing Everest summit

The two Sri Lankans - Jayanthi Kuru Uthumpala and Yohan Peiris - who are trekking the Mount Everest, said that they have reached the final stage of their mission.

ICC withdraws doping case, apologizes to Kusal

Cricket’s world body on Wednesday withdrew a doping case against cricketer Kusal Janith Perera after his lawyers proved scientifically and beyond reasonable doubt that the testing process of the WADA (World Anti-Doping Agency) accredited lab report in Qatar was flawed.

Male body found in Kandy Lake

The body of an unidentified male was found from the Kandy Lake this evening, police said. They said the deceased was aged around 35 and the police are investigating to determine the cause of the death.

Basil released on bail

Former economic development minister Basil Rajapaksa was produced before Matara Chief Magistrate Uresha De Silva and released on a cash bail of Rs.50,000 with three sureties of Rs.1 million each.

Uni admission online will quicken process: Lal Grero

State Minister of Higher Education, Mohan Lal Grero today requested candidates applying for University entrance this year to do so online to avoid the long time taken to complete the formalities.

Debris 'almost certainly' from flight MH370: Officials

Two pieces of aircraft debris found on beaches in Mauritius and South Africa almost certainly came from Malaysia Airlines flight MH370, say Malaysian and Australian officials.

Vehicle Imports: Special committee to assess value

An Evaluation Committee had been appointed by the Prime Minister to assess a value of an imported vehicle, the Vehicle Importers’ Association of Sri Lanka (VIASL) said.