​FCID grills Yoshitha-MP Namal

Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa’s son Yoshitha is being questioned by the FCID at the Navy Headquarters, MP Namal Rajapaksa said.“Yoshitha was asked to come to the Navy Headquarters this morning, and he is being questioned by the FCID over the CSN case,” MP Rajapaksa told Daily Mirror.

​Limits number of terms of Diyawadana Nilame

The Buddhist Temporalities’ (Amendment) Bill, which seeks to limit the number of terms a person could be appointed to the post of Diyawadana Nilame (DN) and authorises the Commissioner General of Buddhist Affairs to remove the DN from the post was presented to Parliament yesterday.

​No allegations of war crimes-President Sirisena

In a Talk to Al Jazeera interview, the Sri Lankan president Maithripala Sirisena appears to contradict key findings from a UN investigation into the country's civil war, released in September last year.

​Ban remains hopeful SL stands by its commitment

UN Chief Ban Ki-moon recalled that the Human Rights Council resolution on Sri Lanka, co-sponsored by the current Government, affirms the importance of a credible justice process and international participation in the judicial mechanism.

Indians left in lurch as SL bans foreigner kidney transplants

With the Sri Lankan government closing its doors to foreigners seeking kidney transplants, what was a last resort for those suffering final-stage kidney ailments has now become a journey too far, Pune Mirror reported today.

FCID arrests Rohan Weliwita

Former president Mahinda Rajapaksa's Spokesman and CSN Chairman Rohan Weliwita was arrested by the FCID this morning in connection with alleged financial irregularities taken place at the CSN. 

Sashi’s handwriting to be checked by EQD

The Colombo Chief Magistrate yesterday directed the CID to send a specimen of MP Wimal Weerawansa’s wife Sashi’s handwriting and signature to the examiner of questioned documents.

Govt. launches Mega City Project

One of the main objectives of the Government’s highly ambitious Mega City Project is to minimize the huge gap in income, education, health, living standards and social status of Sri Lankans and to create an opportunity for future generations to live as equal partners of the country’s  multifaceted development, President Maithripala Sirisena said yesterday.

Raviraj killing: Defence questions integrity of crown witness

While cross examining the crown witness in the non-summary inquiry into the killing of former TNA Jaffna District MP Nadaraja Raviraj, Defense Counsel who appeared for the second suspect, alleged that the crown witness, Sampath Prithiviraj, and his accomplices from Karuna’s party had been involved in the alleged killing and later appeared as a crown witness to protect himself from facing charges.

Indian media show on kidney racket: GMOA

The Government Medical Officers Association of Sri Lanka (GMOA) yesterday alleged the recent ‘Indian media show’ on the kidney racket which allegedly involving some Sri Lankan doctors was handled by an Indian anesthetist who had been sacked by a Colombo based private hospital.

Probe into 6-year-old's body found from well: No arrests made

No suspect has been arrested so far in connection with the recovery of the body of a 6-year-old boy from an unprotected well at Sampur in Trincomalee on Monday night, police said today.

JKH to delay Cinnamon Life project

Sri Lanka’s premier blue chip John Keells Holdings PLC (JKH) said the completion of the Cinnamon Life project, previously Waterfront, would be delayed till 2019.

World record attempt drives man to hospital

A 31-year old man attempting to set a world record by letting 10 vehicles to be driven on his body was hospitalized after the third vehicle suddenly stopped on his belly.

No increase in canned fish prices: Ravi

Finance Minister Ravi Karunanayake today dismissed media reports that prices of canned fish would be increased.“There is no truth in these news reports. Measures have only been taken to provide high quality canned fish to the consumers,” he told a news conference held at the ministry.

Traffic plan during Independence Day rehearsals

Traffic will be restricted on roads along Galle Road near Galle Face in Colombo on January 30, 31 and February 2 due to the Independence Day ceremony rehearsals, Police said.

Joint Opposition criticizes PM’s statement

The Joint Opposition today condemned the speech made by Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe in Parliament targeting the media and said both the Prime Minister and the Media Minister should humbly apologise to the media.

JHU visits Gnanasara Thera in Prison

A group of Jathika Hela Urumaya (JHU) members including its National Organiser Nishantha Sri Warnasinghe, several monks and lawyers on Thursday visited Bodu Bala Sena (BBS) General Secretary Ven. Galagodaatte Gnanasara Thera who is detained at the Welikada Prison.

A/L applications from Feb.1 to 29

The Department of Examinations has requested sitting the 2016 GCE A/L Examination to send in their applications between February 1 and February 29.

Enough evidence against SL suspect: Maldives

The Maldivian Police have enough evidence to detain the 27-year-old Sri Lankan arrested on charges of conspiring to assassinate President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom, the Maldives Legal Affairs Minister Azima Shakoor told a media conference in Colombo today.

Sand removed from ASP’s swimming pool

The sand placed in the swimming pool at Sri Lanka Labour Party Leader and Businessman A.S.P. Liyanage’s residence in Rajagiriya was removed this morning under the supervision of Colombo Crime Division (CCD) Chief Vijith Gunaratne and the Rajagiriya Police.

MR arrives at PRECIFAC

Former president Mahinda Rajapaksa arrived at the PRECIFAC this morning to give a statement over the non-payment of bills owed to the ITN. Mr. Rajapaksa was questioned regarding this matter on several previous occasions and he had averred that the Sri Lanka Freedom Party should be held accountable.  

Australia raids homes of SL born man over ISIS video

Australian counter-terrorism police have raided two homes in Melbourne reportedly linked to a Sri Lankan-born Australian national who appeared in a propaganda video for the Islamic State (IS) last year, the International Business Times reported on Friday.

​11-year-old boy injured in blast

A 11-year-old boy was injured in a minor blast at Rajanganaya-Yaya yesterday, Police said. The blast had occurred when the boy was playing with an object, suspected to be an improvised explosive device (IED), on his way home from school.

​Isaipriya’s family oppose film release

Opposing the release of a Tamil film based on the life of slain former LTTE television broadcaster Isaipriya, titled ‘ Porkalathil Oru Poo ’, her mother and sister have approached the Madras High Court seeking to restrain the director from releasing the film, the Hindu newspaper reported

Graham Ford signs up for second spell as SL coach

Graham Ford has agreed to return to Sri Lanka for a second spell as coach, his English county championship employer Surrey announced on Thursday.

​SL watching Maldivian situ. very closely-Cameron

British Prime Minister David Cameron told the House of Commons on Wednesday that Britain and its allies including Sri Lanka are watching the Maldivian situation very closely.

13-year-old girl found dead

The body of a 13-year-old girl was found from a home in Mawathagama this evening, Police said.

PM denies saying 'Int'l involvement not ruled out'

Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe on Thursday denied reports that -- at an interview with Channel Four -- he had said the Sri Lankan Government had not ruled out a foreign judicial inquiry on alleged human rights violations in Sri Lanka.

Remove stickers within a week: Gemunu

One more week would be given to bus operators residing outside the Colombo District to remove any form of stickers or banners, which could be interpreted as racist, the Lanka Private Bus Owners’ Association (LPBOA) Chairman Gemunu Wijeratne said today.

Welikada Prison Superintendent transferred

Senior Superintendent of Prisons Anura Ekanayake, who was in charge of the Welikada Prison, had been transferred to the Prisons Headquarters with immediate effect, Prison officials said today.