Health Min. asks Police to probe kidney racket

The Health Ministry requested the Police Department launch an investigation into the alleged kidney racket.

US snowstorm: Mammoth blizzard shuts New York

A massive snowstorm has brought much of the eastern US to a standstill, affecting some 85 million people.

Five member committee to investigate kidney racket

A five-member committee has been appointed to look into the alleged kidney transplant racket in Sri Lanka, the Health Ministry said.

NCPA wants lengthier paternal leave

The National Child Protection Authority (NCPA) was contemplating on urging the Government to enact or amend laws to grant lengthier paternal leaves, NCPA Chairperson Dr. Natasha Balendra said yesterday.

SLMC’s Thowfeek nominated to Hafeez seat

Sri Lanka Muslim Congress (SLMC)’s Sharif Thowfeek was nominated to fill the seat that fell vacant after the resignation of MP Abdul Hafeez from his parliamentary seat last week, the Election Commission said today.

SL Tamil youth arrested for bid to kill Indian police officer

A 19-year-old Sri Lankan Tamil youth has been arrested here on the charge of attempting to murder a special sub-inspector of police attached to the city police.

Kidney racket: Indian police to work with SL

Indian police said yesterday working with Sri Lankan investigating team was necessary for them to carry out investigations into the recently busted kidney racket since the conspiracy and execution of the racket took place in India and Sri Lanka, The Hindu Newspaper reported.

Transplants are authorized by Ministry: PHA

The Private Hospitals Association (PHA) said yesterday that all organ transplant surgeries are authorized by the Ministry of Health prior to surgery and that all member hospitals abide by this procedure.

Exams Timetable for 2016

The timetable for key examinations to be held during 2016 was announced by the Examinations Department today.

GMOA refuses to teach SAITM students

The Government Medical Officers Association (GMOA) today vowed to abstain from teaching medical students of unapproved medical colleges such as the South Asian Institute of Technology and Medicine (SAITM) who come to State hospitals for clinical training.

62 gold bars smuggled from SL seized in India

Gold bars valued at Rs 2.21 crore, smuggled into India from Sri Lanka, were today seized from a car by Directorate of Revenue Intelligence officials at a toll gate on a national highway in Tamil Nadu, the PTI reported.

No cash grant for 3rd child of police personnel

The Police Department has informed police personnel not to request the cash grant for their third child anymore because the funding for such a cash grant has not been allocated by the 2016 Budget.

Nishantha Wickramasinghe summoned by PRECIFAC

SriLankan airlines’ former chairman Nishantha Wickramasinghe and its Chief Executive Officer Kapila Chandrasena have been asked to report to the PRECIFAC on Tuesday.

Body of beheaded motorcyclist found in Middeniya

The beheaded body of a 30-year-old motorcyclist was found at Kariyamadiththa in Middeniya this morning while the body of a 48-year-old man was found hanging some 500 meters away, Police said.

Gota at PRECIFAC again

Former defense secretary Gotabhaya Rajapaksa arrived at the PRECIFAC this morning to give a statement over the Rakna Arakshaka Lanka controversy.

Kumar Gunaratnam further remanded

Senior member of Frontline Socialist Party (FSP) Kumar Gunaratnam was further remanded till February 05, by the Kegalle Magistrate’s Court today.

Int’l community needn’t worry about matters of state interest: MS

President Maithripala Sirisena has said the international community need not worry about matters of state interest and the investigation into war crime charges should be internal and indigenous, without violating the laws of the country.

Late Kala Keerthi Eileen’s funeral on Sunday

The funeral of late Kala Keerthi Eileen Siriwardhana will be held at the Borella cemetery at 11 a.m. on Sunday. The renowned writer and educationist, Ms. Siriwardhana passed away at the age of 87 at her residence on Wednesday.

Somawansa to join joint opposition?

Former JVP leader Somawansa Amarasinghe is to join hands with the joint opposition led by MP Dinesh Gunawardane to engage in future politics, it is learnt.

PRECIFAC summons Shiranthi

Former first lady Shiranthi Rajapaksa is to appear before PRECIFAC on January 25, sources said.

Govt. should bear responsibility over kidney transplant issue: GMOA

The Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) said yesterday that the government should bear the responsibility of any irregularity taken place in the complex process of kidney transplantation.

Mega City Structure plan launch on Jan.29

The consensual government’s US 30 billion ‘Mega-City Structure Plan’ that will transform Sri Lanka into a higher income Smart City or the Center of Excellence in Asia by 2030 will be unveiled on Friday, January 29 at the Independent Square under the patronage of President Maithripala Sirisena and Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe.

FCID records statement from Anusha Samaranayake

Anusha Samaranayake, the fast bowling coach of Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) who was suspended over match-fixing charges, arrived at the Financial Crime Investigation Division (FCID) today to give a statement over the same charges.

Vaas to assist Ireland for T20 World cup

Former Sri Lanka bowler Chaminda Vaas is to help Ireland prepare for the ICC World Twenty20 tournament in India as a consultant bowling coach, Cricket Ireland announced on Thursday.

Disciplinary action against Kotadeniyawa OIC and five others

Police said disciplinary action would be taken against the Kotadeniyawa OIC, an Inspector and four other officers for detaining two suspects, in connection with the investigation conducted into the Seya Sandewmi murder, in an illegal manner.  

Action against doctors involved in kidney scam: Rajitha

Health Minister Rajitha Senaratne today warned that the names of any Sri Lankan surgeon found to be involved in the controversial kidney transplant scam would be struck off the Medical Register despite his or her social or professional status and added the findings of the report he had ordered would be forwarded to the CID for legal action.

Bribery Com. files action against Welgama

The Bribery Commission today filed action against former Transport Minister and Kalutara District MP Kumara Welgama on charges of illegally paying Rs.3.2 million to the former Vice Chairman of the Sri Lanka Transport Board.

Scholarship cut-off marks revised

The cut off marks of the Grade 5 scholarship examination had been revised for the following schools due to the addition of an extra class for the grade at Colombo Royal College by the Education Ministry.

Nalaka Godahewa released on bail

Former Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Nalaka Godahewa and two other ex-Directors R. Ibrahim and Dhammika Manjira Perera, who were arrested by the Financial Crime Investigation Division (FCID) over alleged misappropriation of funds in the SEC, were today ordered to be released on bail by Colombo High Court Judge Pathmini N. Ranawaka.

Embilipitiya Police gets new HQI

Officer In-charge (OIC) of the Hanwella Police Station Chief Inspector P.W.S. Sumanapala has been transferred as the HQI of the Embilipitiya Police with immediate effect.