'Kangatta' re-remanded till May 23

Priyantha Mendis alias ‘Kangatta’, the main suspect in the Colombo Museum burglary in which millions of rupees worth of artifacts were robbed, was today re-remanded till May 23 by Colombo Additional Magistrate Nishantha Peiris because the Attorney General’s advise was still pending.

Bharatha killing: Defence evidence concluded, fixed for oral submissions

Defence evidence in connection with the case against former Parliamentarian Duminda Silva and 12 others over the killing of Bharatha Lakshman Premachandra and three others was concluded today before the Trial at Bar in the Colombo High Court.

Another mysterious leopard death

Another leopard was found dead on Sunday at the Albion Estate in Agarapathana, the Wild Life Department said today.

Drunken school-van driver nabbed

A school van driver had been arrested in Piliyandala for consuming liquor, while transporting fifteen school children, the Police said.

VAT on mobile call charges still minimal: Harin

The increase in the Value Added Tax (VAT) on mobile network charges is not a huge burden on the people when compared with other countries, Telecommunication and Digital Infrastructure Minister Harin Fernando said today.

Ex-IGP’s house robbed

Ex-IGP Victor Perera’s residence in Panadura had been robbed last night and cash and jewellery valued about Rs.1 million taken away.

Gota arrives at PRECIFAC

Former defense secretary Gotahaya Rajapaksa arrived at the Presidential Commission of Inquiry to investigate and inquire into Serious Acts of Fraud, Corruption and Abuse of Power, State Resources and Privileges (PRECIFAC) this morning to give statements in connection with several allegations.

EPF in 2013/2014 has diminished by billions: Reports

Investments made by the Employee Provident Fund (EPF) in 2013/2014 in the share market, has diminished by billions, the EPF annual report which was presented to Parliament last Friday said.

Govt. to study UN rapporteur’s claims

The government yesterday said that it would study the statement made by UN Human Rights Expert Juan E. Mendez who slammed Sri Lanka’s criminal justice system, accusing police of sexually abusing suspects and still using torture seven years after the end of its ethnic war.

Wall collapse injures 13 students

Thirteen students were injured when a parapet wall of a school collapsed on them  at Lunugala in Badulla this evening, Police said.

Rail-bus service inaugurated in Kandy

The rail-bus service between Kandy and Peradeniya was inaugurated last morning by Transport Services and Civil Aviation Minister Nimal Siripala De Silva.

President to visit Sanchi

President Maithripala Sirisena would visit Bhopal on May 14 to visit Sanchi, the world-famous Buddhist heritage site in Raisen district of Madhya Pradesh, Indian media reported.

JVP denies reports of divisions among comrades

The Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) today vehemently denied the reports which said the party is cracking as a result of divisions among its top brass.

SLC considers incorporation

The Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) announced that it was engaged in a transformation of the establishment, leading to constitutional changes, and possibly incorporation.

Mathews not in favour of points system

Sri Lanka captain Angelo Mathews has questioned plans to introduce a points system for his side’s upcoming tour of England.

Lightning kills four jumbos

Three baby elephants and a tusker were killed by lightning at Mahawilachchiya, Anuradhapura yesterday.

President to meet Modi

President Maithripala Sirisena will meet Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his two-day visit to India on May 13.

One dead, one injured when wall collapses on a group of students

A 14-year-old boy died and another was injured when a wall collapsed on a group of students near the ninth mile post on the Siyambalanduwa-Ampara Road yesterday.

Torture still continues in Sri Lanka - UN official

A UN official slammed Sri Lanka’s criminal justice system today, accusing police of sexually abusing suspects and still using torture seven years after the end of its ethnic war, AFP reported.

SC orders AG to look at possibility of recruiting SAITM graduates

The Supreme Court yesterday directed the Attorney General to look into the possibility of recruiting medical graduates passed out from the South Asian Institute of Technology and Medicine (SAITM) in Malabe as government doctors.

SL Navy exports 9 Patrol Craft to Nigeria

Sri Lanka navy yesterday sold 9 small patrol craft, indigenously built by the Inshore Patrol Craft Project of the Navy established at Welisara, to the Nigerian Government.

TN govt. failed to protect fishermen’s interests: DMK

DMK leader M.K. Stalin said that the AIADMK government had failed to find a lasting solution to the fishermen issue, despite promising to protect their livelihood and retrieve Katchatheevu in its 2011 election manifesto.

Girl cuts mother’s hand

A girl has allegedly injured her mother's hand by cutting it with a knife for reprimanding her over an illicit affair with a man, police said.

Arjuna and Marikkar in verbal battle

Ports Minister Arjuna Ranatunga and fellow government MP S.M.Marikkarwere engaged in a heated argument in Parliament yesterday.

Parliament SG must resign: JO

The joint opposition yesterday demanded the resignation of Parliament Secretary General Dammika Dassanayake over the confusion caused during the voting on the supplementary estimate on Thursday.

Gota, Namal to appear before PRECIFAC next week

Former defense secretary Gotahaya Rajapaksa and MP Namal Rajapaksa have been asked to report to the Presidential Commission of Inquiry to investigate and inquire into Serious Acts of Fraud, Corruption and Abuse of Power, State Resources and Privileges (PRECIFAC) next week.

US eases military trade restrictions on SL

The United States government has eased military trade restrictions imposed on Sri Lanka for over eight years, the U.S. Department of State's Directorate of Defense Trade Controls (DDTC) announced.

Yoshitha's application to travel abroad declined by Courts

Yoshitha Rajapakse’s application for permission to travel abroad accompanying his father former President Mahinda Rajapakse to participate at celebrations relating to the assumption of duties of Ugandian President, was declined by Kaduwela Courts today.

A Rajapaksa politically victimizing me: Sajin

While claiming that he was not willing to be a state witness, former UPFA MP Sajin de Vass Gunawardena said today said one of the Rajapaksa’s was attempting to politically victimize him.

Korean attempts to smuggle S$40,000; fined Rs.18 mn

A 45-year-old Korean was arrested by Customs officials at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) early this morning while he was attempting to smuggle 40,000 Singapore Dollars’ worth Rs. 4.3 million to Korea.