Protest causes traffic congestion at Borella

Traffic congestion was reported in Borella because of a protest march by the Inter University Bikkhu Federation (IUBF) and Inter University Students Federation (IUSF).

Gamini Wijesinghe is new AG

Gamini Wijesinghe was today appointed as Auditor General (AG), Presidential Media Unit said.

India buys time to respond to Sethusamudram case

BJP leader Subramanian Swamy on Thursday has warned the NDA government against reviving the UPA's Rs 25,000 crore Sethusamudram channel project, which was meant to make Palk Strait navigable for bigger ships to save them from circling Sri Lanka while travelling from India's one coast to the other, the Economic Times said.

Kumar Gunaratnam further remanded

Frontline Socialist Party's polit-bureau member Kumar Gunaratnam was further remanded till December 11 by the Kegalle Magistrate’s Court today.

Restraining order on IUBF and IUSF protest

Kaduwela Magistrate today issued a restraining order on the Inter University Bikkhu Federation (IUBF) and Inter University Students Federation (IUSF) preventing the entry of a protest march by them into the parliament road from Polduwa Junction, police said.

Bird hits Srilankan flight, grounded for hours in Tiruchi

A Sri Lankan Airlines flight (UL131) from Colombo to Tiruchi had suffered a bird hit while landing at the Tiruchi Airport this morning.

Madras HC permits to commemorate slain LTTE cadres

The Madras High Court on Thursday had permitted the Dravidar Viduthalai Kazhagam (DVK) to hold a meeting to commemorate ‘Heroes Day’ in remembrance of slain LTTE cadres who have laid down their lives for the rights of Tamils in Sri Lanka, the Hindu said.

Jagath Pushpakumara at PRECIFAC

Former Minister of Coconut Development Jagath Pushpakumara arrived at the PRECIFAC a short while ago to give a statement over financial irregularities alleged to have taken place at the Coconut Development Board, an official of the commission said.

New Zealand bat in Pink-ball Test

Brendon McCullum finally won his first toss of the series and New Zealand will bat first in the inaugural day-night Test against Australia at Adelaide Oval. It means that Mitchell Starc will likely enter the history books as the first man to bowl a pink ball in Test cricket, with either Tom Latham or Martin Guptill to face the first delivery.

Elections Commission hits legal obstacles

The newly constituted Elections Commission has been hit a legal lacuna, with it being unable to determine its functions and roles, it is learnt.

Permission refused for Aksha to travel abroad

Teledrama actress Aksha Sudhari who is presently enlarged on bail over charges of criminal breach of trust for allegedly having defrauded an Indian national of Rs 140 million (after having an affair with him) was refused permission to travel abroad by Colombo Additional Magistrate Nishantha Peiris today.

Attack on students: NPC tells IGP to take action

The National Police Commission (NPC) said today it had informed Police Chief N.K. Illangakoon to take disciplinary action against the low-ranking police personnel who were found to have been involved in the attack on HNDA students.

Body of teenager found near Kokkuvil

A body of a young man lying by the railway line at Kokkuvil was recovered by the police this morning, police said.

Govt. shouldn’t ban Prabhakaran commemoration: Vickramabahu

New Left Front leader Vickramabahu Karunaratne said today that if Rohana Wijeweera could be commemorated, the same privilege should be given to commemorate slain LTTE Leader Velupillai Prabhakaran.

Sharma lauds President Sirisena

Secretary General of Commonwealth Kamlesh Sharma today said the Chair in Office President Maithripala Sirisena has done a wonderful job to promote Commonwealth ideals.

Canteens increase prices; challenges Ravi K

While increasing the price on hoppers, plain tea and varieties of items sold at canteens from today the national organiser of the Canteen Owners Association  Asela Sampath said the association would challenge the Finance Minister Ravi Karunanaya to tell a place where one could buy food items at prices mention in the budget.

725 booked for breaking lane law

The Police Department today said that it had taken action against 725 drivers for violating the newly implemented lane law during the 10 hours period from 6.00 a.m. to 4.00 p.m. today.

18-hour water cut in Colombo

The water supply to Colombo and suburbs would be suspended for 18 hours from 11.00 a.m. on Saturday (28) to 5.00 a.m. on Sunday, the National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) said.

Sunil for COPE, Lasantha for PAC

JVP MP Sunil Handunnetti was appointed as the Chairman of the Parliamentary Committee on Public Enterprises (COPE) while State Minister Lasantha Alagiyawanna was appointed as the Chairman of the Committee on Public Accounts (PAC), following a decision taken by the government today.

Sharif allows India-Pak series to hold in SL

Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif on Thursday gave green signal to Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) for series against India in Sri Lanka next month, Dunya News reported.

Body found in a canal at Dematagoda

The body of a male was found floating in a canal near the Mihindusenpura housing complex in Dematagoda, Police said. They said they were waiting for the Colombo Magistrate’s arrival before taking the body out of the canal.   

Heavy traffic in Battaramulla

Heavy traffic was reported along the Sri Jayewardenepura Road at the Polduwa Junction and near parliament in Battaramulla due to a protest carrying out by a group of unemployed graduates blocking the road.

15 Indian fishermen caught poaching in SL waters

Fifteen Indian fishermen were arrested and their three trawlers taken into custody while poaching in Sri Lankan waters near the Delft Island and North-West of Thalai-mannar this morning, Navy Media Spokesman Akram Alavi said.  

KP’s bank details to be checked for Rajiv Gandhi’s killing

The Multi-Disciplinary Monitoring Agency (MDMA) is keen to know about the bank details of Selvarasa Pathmanathan alias ‘KP’ and some of his associates over the investigation on Rajiv Gandhi Assassination Case.

Restraining order on Unemployed Graduates’ protest

Kaduwela Magistrate today issued a restraining order on the Convener of the Unemployed Graduates’ Union Dhammika Munasinghe and five others preventing the entry of a demonstration by the Unemployed Graduates’ Union into the parliament road this morning.

Rakna Lanka issue: Lawyers object to inclusion of Gota, four others as respondents

Lawyers appearing for former defense secretary Gotabaya Rajapaksa, Avant Garde Chairman Nissanka Senadipathi, former Navy Commanders Jayantha Kolabage, Jayantha Perera, and former assistant secretary to the defense ministry Damayanthi Jayaratne raised objections over the PRECIFAC naming their clients as respondents in an inquiry into the alleged fraud and corruption at Rakna Arakshaka Lanka Ltd when the matter was taken up before the commission t

Gota arrives at PRECIFAC

Former Defence Secretary Gotabaya Rajapaksa arrived at PRECIFAC a short while ago to record a statement on the controversy with regard to the floating armoury belonging to Rakna Arakshaka Lanka Ltd.

India may link terror to decision on India-Pak series

The Indian government is examining BCCI's request for a green signal for the Indian cricket team to play Pakistan in Sri Lanka in December, amid indications that Islamabad's continuing support to terror groups will be a major factor in shaping the decision.

Stick to your lane: Police

The traffic lane law would be strictly implemented starting today especially along the Sri Jayewardenepura Road from Jayanthipura to Colombo, the Police said yesterday.

TNA wants a DS who can converse in Tamil

The confidence the people in North placed on the government had begun to crumble, TNA Parliamentarians and Provincial Council members said at a media conference today (25).