Smuggler arrested with 1.176 kg of heroin in Maligawatta

An individual was arrested with 1.176 kilograms of heroin in Maligawatta during a raid carried out by the Maligawatta Anti Corruption Unit this morning.

SL ranks third in ICC T20

New Zealand’s victory over Sri Lanka in the second T20 at Eden Park today pushed Sri Lanka to the third position in ICC T20 ranking.

SL cricket fans escorted from Eden Park by police

Spectators trying to enjoy the New Zealand vs Sri Lanka Twenty20 cricket match at Eden Park seem to have their eyes on something else.

One killed, another injured in Kadawatha shooting

One person was killed and another injured when unidentified men hacked and shot at them at Gonahena, Kadawath this morning.

Five arrested with 950kg sea cucumber

The Sri Lanka Navy arrested five persons with illegal sea cucumber at Kappaladi, Kalpitiya yesterday.

Container truck runs over 12-year old boy

A 12-year-old child had been run over by a container truck at Koskumbura in Kelaniya last night, the Police said.

SL drops plan to buy fighters from Pak after India objects

Stiff opposition from India has forced Sri Lanka to drop plans, at least for now, to buy JF-17 Thunder fighter aircraft from Pakistan.

​Norway to assist in SL reconciliation process

In its fresh efforts to renew ties with Sri Lanka, Norway is to explore opportunities in cooperating with the government in the reconciliation process, it is learnt.

Lankan arrested with Rs.2 mn worth foreign currency

A 28-year-old Sri Lankan was arrested at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) while attempting to smuggle out Rs. 2 million worth foreign currency to Dubai this morning.

Hirunika released on bail

Colombo District United National Front MP Hirunika Premachandra who was arrested this morning by the Colombo Crime Division (CCD) over an abduction of a person in Dematagoda was released on bail by the Colombo Magistrate’s Court.

Constitutional Assembly: Special Parliament session on Jan. 12

A special Parliament session has been scheduled on January 12 to seek the approval to convert parliament into a constitutional assembly.

New constitution a home-grown one: President

President Maithripala Sirisena, who blamed extremist groups for creating a constitutional monster, appealed for a peaceful transition towards a new era.

Constitutional Assembly: motion presented in parliament

Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe presented a motion in Parliament a short while ago to convert parliament into a Constitutional Assembly.

Hirunika arrested

Colombo District United National Front MP Hirunika Premachandra was arrested by the Colombo Crime Division (CCD) a short while ago over an abduction of a person last month, police said.  

New Kelani Bridge: construction work to begin soon

Construction work of the elevated bridge parallel to the Kelani Bridge is scheduled to commence this year with the Road Development Authority (RDA) ready to call for tenders soon.

​Escaped Mexican drug lord 'El Chapo' recaptured

Infamous Mexican drug kingpin Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman, who humiliated authorities when he tunneled out of a maximum-security prison in July, has been captured, Mexico's president said Friday.

SL needs new political front: Basil

Former Economic Development Minister Basil Rajapaksa said yesterday there was an urgent to form a new political front in the country.

​AG directs CID to arrest Hirunika

Attorney General Yuwanjan Wanasundara Wijethilake yesterday ordered the arrest of Colombo District United National Front MP Hirunika Premachandra over an abduction of a person last month. 

New Constitution will fulfil aspirations of our people-MS

The Constitution will be transformed to strengthen the hopes and meet the aspirations and desires of the people where Sri Lankan failed to meet during the post conflict period after the end of the war, President Maithripala Sirisena said.

It's nothing but political revenge: Gota

Former Defense Secretary Gotabaya Rajapaksa said on yesterday that he was summoned by the FCID, PRECIFAC, Bribery and Corruption Commissions last year not to investigate fraud and corruption but to take political revenge.

Talks with Live Events fails, CMC goes ahead with lawsuit

The Colombo Municipality has decided to take legal action against 'Live Events', the company which organized the Enrique Iglesias concert at the CR&FC Grounds in Colombo after both parties failed to reach a settlement even after several rounds of talks, officials said.

Racing star Malagamuwa summoned by Court

The Colombo High Court Judge Kusala Sarojini today summoned racing star Dilantha Malagamuwa and two others to appear in Court on January 18 to answer charges filed against them on charges of having defrauded a Japanese national of US$6 hundred thousand.

President pardons man who attempted to assassinate him

President Maithripala Sirisena met the former LTTE cadre, convicted on charges of attempting to assassinate him in 2006 and granted the convict a presidential pardon during the national celebration at the BMICH to mark the President’s first year in office.

JVP protest; Traffic in Kohuwala

Heavy traffic congestion has been reported in Kohuwala because of a protest campaign against the government by the Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP), police said

Body of 34 year-old man found in Borella

The body of a 34-year-old man was found in the upper floor of a two-storey house in Borella this afternoon following a phone call to the police emergency line 119.

Chris Gayle was unprofessional -Mahela

Sri Lanka great Mahela Jayawardene says Chris Gayle did not handle himself well when he made suggestive comments towards a female TV presenter.

Pakistani nabbed with heroin worth Rs.2mn at BIA

A 48-year-old Pakistani was arrested this morning while attempting to smuggle into the country Rs.2 million worth of heroin, Customs media spokesman Leslie Gamini said.

Appointing Constitutional Assembly against people’s mandate: Wimal

National Freedom Front (NFF) Leader Wimal Weerawansa today alleged that the government was planning to introduce constitutional reforms which include the scraping of the unitary state and the priority given to Buddhism.

​Gunaratnam further remanded

Senior member of Frontline Socialist Party (FSP) Kumar Gunaratnam was further remanded till January 22, by the Kegalle Magistrate’s Court today.

UN Chief congratulates Maithripala

United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki Moon has congratulated President Maithripala Sirisena on the first year anniversary of his presidency and welcomed the Government’s announcement to commence constitutional reforms.