Mathews arrives at FCID

Cricket Captain Angelo Mathews arrived at the FCID a short while ago to give a statement in connection with a probe carrying out into alleged match-fixing approaches.He was accompanied by Counsel Nishan Premathiratne.

Lankan Smuggler escapes Dubai arrest through toilet window

Details of the incident at Jebel Ali Port emerged as prosecutors tried the Sri Lankan in absentia on Monday. The man, who was in the shipping business, remains at large.

Ranil leaves for Switzerland

Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe left for Switzerland this morning to attend the World Economic Forum to be held in Davos-klosters from tomorrow to the 23rd of this month.

Sexual harassment: Female MPs can complain to Speaker

Speaker Karu Jayasuriya has requested female Parliamentarians to inform him if they are subjected to any kind of sexual or other harassment, the Speaker’s office said yesterday.

Peshala to seek SC analysis on NPC role

The regular summoning of Principals of schools coming under Provincial Councils to Colombo by Education Ministry Higher officials, has created confusion in the duties of the North Central Provincial Council, North Central Province Chief Minister Peshala Jayaratne alleged.

President says Bill presented had shortcoming

President Maithripala Sirisena today said there was a shortcoming on the part of the government when the Theravadi Bhikku Kathikawath Bill was tabled in Parliament.

Embilipitiya clash: final report delayed

The final investigation report into the death of the youth in Embilipitiya, which was to be released today was not released as scheduled as the investigations were not yet concluded, a senior Police officer told Daily Mirror.

Thisara Perera wants to retire from Test

All-rounder Thisara Perera has retired from Test cricket after been constantly overlooked for the longer version but will continue to play limited over cricket.

Talks with President successful-BBS

The closed-door discussions between the Bodu Bala Sena (BBS) and President Maithripala Sirisena this evening had been successful, BBS General Secretary Ven. Galagoda Aththe Gnanasara Thera said.

Mother involved in fatal accident further remanded

The suspect woman, who had allegedly committed the offense of aiding and abetting the 15-year-old her son to drive a car, during which a 10-year-old girl and her 47-year-old mother were fatally run over on a pedestrian crossing on the Baseline Road last Saturday night, was further remanded till January 28 by the additional Magistrate Chandana Kalansooriya today.

Racing star noticed to appear in HC

The Colombo High Court today noticed Sri Lanka’s only motor racing star Dilantha Malagamuwa and two others to appear in Court on March 23 to face charges against them for allegedly defrauding US $ 600,000 from a Japanese national.

Anusha suspended over fixing probe

Anusha Samaranayake, a fast bowling coach attached to Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) had been suspended today pending an inquiry into the alleged match-fixing probe, SLC Secretary Mohan de Silva said.

Canteen Chief nabbed near President’s House

Canteen Owners Association Organiser Asela Sampath had been arrested by the Cinnamon Gardens Police today in the vicinity of the President’s House at Wijerama in Colombo.

New rush hour traffic plan for vehicles leaving Colombo

In a bid to reduce traffic congestion during evening rush hour, Police said a new traffic plan will be implemented from January 21 for vehicles leaving Colombo.

PHU files petition in SC over Kathikawath Bill

The Pivithuru Hela Urumaya (PHU) today filed a petition in the Supreme Court challenging the Theravadi Bhikkhu Kathikawath Bill, which was tabled in Parliament to take action against Buddhist monks who break ‘Vinaya’ rules.

Rail-bus service from Kosgama to Maharagama

A Special Rail-Bus Service operating on the Kelani Valley Railway Line from Kosgama to Maharagama was inaugurated by Transport Minister Nimal Siripala De Silva today.

Saudi Royals throw farewell party for SL driver

A Saudi royal family went out of their way and gave a warm farewell party to its non-Muslim Sri Lankan private driver after 33 years of service, Emirates 24/7 news reported.

SLC Manager at FCID

Sri Lanka Cricket team manager Jeryl Woutersz has arrived at the Financial Crimes Investigation Division (FCID) to give a statement in connection with a match fixing complaint.

Chinese and Indian naval ships in Colombo

Three Chinese and two Indian naval ships arrived at the Colombo Port yesterday on a goodwill visit, the Navy said.

SLC to suspend a fast bowling coach over fixing fiasco

Sri Lanka Cricket is likely to suspend Anusha Samaranayake, a fast bowling coach attached to Sri Lanka Cricket’s fast bowling unit, until investigations into an alleged fixing approach is completed.

NFF to contest LG polls from a new front

The National Freedom Front (NFF) headed by MP Wimal Weerawansa will be contesting the upcoming local government elections from a newly formed political front.

Taiwan to strengthen ties with SL

The Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) which emerged winner at the Taiwanese elections on Saturday is set to strengthen diplomatic ties with the nations in its region and other countries in Asia extending towards the Indian sub continent including Sri Lanka, the authorities said.

PC member questioned for alleged groping in Singapore

One of the Central Provincial Council members who had gone on a 10 day study tour to Singapore few days ago had been taken in for questioning by the Singaporean Police for allegedly groping a woman inside a lift at the hotel they had stayed during their visit, reliable sources said.

Rajitha ready to meet GMOA in Court

Health Minister Rajitha Senaratne today said he was ready to face the Government Medical Officers Association (GMOA) in Court if they decided to sue him over the Malabe Private Medical University.

Teenager, his mother remanded till Jan. 29

The 15-year-old boy, who was arrested on charges of having knocked down a 10-year-old girl and her 47-year-old mother in Dematagoda yesterday, was remanded till January 29 by the Colombo Chief Magistrate Court.

SL cricketers provide info on match fixers

Members of the Sri Lankan cricket team were at the Financial Crimes Investigation Division (FCID) to make a statement on match fixers, Sports Minister Dayasiri Jayasekara said.

Constitutional reforms shouldn’t be mixed up with other issues: MR

Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa said changes to the constitution should not be mixed up with the two key issues of abolishing the executive presidential system and electoral reforms, over which widespread consensus has built up over a period of time.

Sri Lanka cannot be divided: PM

In a special statement on the process of drafting a new Constitution, Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe said today the country could not be divided and that no one had the slightest intention of diluting the unitary nature of the country through the new Constitution.

Twelve including four ASPs transferred

Twelve police officers including four ASPs have been transferred due to service requirements, Police said today.

Embilipitiya clash: police report tomorrow

Police Chief N.K. Illangakoon has instructed Sabaragamuwa Province DIG, C.D. Wickramaratna to hand over the final investigation report in to the death of the youth in Embilipitiya tomorrow (18).