PMK wants TN varsities to conduct distance education in SL

PMK leader S. Ramadoss on Tuesday appealed to the University Grants Commission (UGC) to allow universities in Tamil Nadu to conduct correspondence courses in Sri Lanka for the benefit of Tamil students in Sri Lanka.

Japanese judge to assist SL probe: PM

In the wake of a request made by the Japanese Prime Minister, Sri Lanka is likely to obtain the services of a Japanese judge for the investigation into alleged human rights violations during the armed conflict.

Ex-lover surrenders with abducted teacher

The man who claimed to be the ex-lover of the 28-year-old abducted female schoolteacher surrendered to the Urubokka Police along with the said teacher thiis afternoon.

Video: What is the use of parliament if UNHRC dictates terms? : GL

Former External Affairs Minister, Prof. G.L. Peiris had written to the religious leaders including the Mahanayaka Theras informing them on the UNHRC resolution on Sri Lanka and requesting them to intervene to reject the resolution from being implemented.

SL experts confirm bomb blast on Maldivian president’s speedboat

The explosion on the Maldivian president’s speedboat on September 28 was caused by a bomb targeting President Abdulla Yameen, an inquiry commission revealed today.

Justice Titus Bodhipala appointed BC Chairman

President Maithripala Sirisena appointed three fresh Commissioners to the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption, today, ending several months of inability to function fully.

Resolution to increase T Bill threshold passed

A resolution presented by the government to increase the current Treasury Bill limit by Rs. 400 billion, a resolution which was defeated on April 7, was passed in parliament today.

Kandy Vishnu Devalaya Basnayake Nilame passes away

The Basnayake Nilame of Kandy Sri Maha Vishnu Devalaya and Aluthnuwara Dedi Munda Devalaya, Mohan Panabokke passed away this afternoon at the Kandy General Hospital.

Paranagama and Udalagama reports tabled in parliament

The government today tabled in parliament the recently released report of the Office of High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) in Geneva recently.

Video: Lawyers to file FR case against CID

Attorney-at-law Udul Premaratne today appeared at the Sri Lanka Human Rights Commission (SLHRC), to forward a petition on behalf of Dunesh Priyashantha, alias ‘Kondaya’ against alleged abuse and the recording of a false statement by the Criminal Investigation Division (CID).

Nine-year-old boy missing since Saturday

A mentally-challenged nine-year-old boy living in Gonagan Aara in Buttala is reported to be missing from last Saturday, Police said.  

No credible evidence to prove sexual favours: SLRCS

The Sri Lanka Red Cross Society today said that no credible evidence to support the claims that Sri Lanka Red Cross technical officer requested sexual favours for awarding Indian built houses in the north.

Kondaya released in another case

Dunesh Priyashantha was produced in the Attanagalle Magistrate’s Court in connection with a case of stealing cattle.

Kokmaduwa- Imaduwa stretch reopened

The road between Kokmaduwa- Imaduwa on the Matara-Galle stretch of the Southern Expressway which was temporarily closed due to landslide risk has been reopened for traffic, police said.

Video: Prison guards escort Kodikara to WPC meeting

UPFA western provincial councillor Upali Kodikara, who was remanded yesterday on charges of obstructing the police at the BMICH, attended today’s WPC meeting at Battaramulla escorted by prison guards.

President directs IGP to probe disappearance of cop

President Maithripala Sirisena has instructed Police Chief N.K. Ilangakoon to conduct a full-scale investigation into the disappearance of police sergeant Gunathilaka, who was attached to the Vavuniya DIG Office Special Investigation Unit, the Presidential Media Unit said.

Video: Weliwita summoned over missing tapes

Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa’s Media Spokesman Rohan Weliwita has been summoned to the Homagama Police to record a statement over the misplacement of 3,000 video tapes belonging to the Presidential Secretariat, when Mr. Rajapaksa was President.

MR visits Sobitha Thera in hospital

Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa has paid a visit to Ven. Maduluwawe Sobitha Thera, who is currently at the Dr. Neville Fernando Teaching Hospital in Malabe.

Sangaree’s son elected to Canadian parliament

Tamil United Liberation Front (TULF) leader V. Anandasangaree’s son Gary Anandasangaree has won the new riding of Scarborough-Rouge Park for the Liberal party, beating the Conservatives after the party dropped candidate Jerry Bance late in the campaign.

5 Lankans reach TN using high-speed boat

Five persons were suspected to have arrived onboard a high-speed fibre glass boat from Sri Lanka that was found abandoned at a coastal village near in Rameswaram last week, a top Tamil Nadu police official said today.

Video: Sajin goes to S’pore for treatment

The Colombo Chief Magistrate today granted leave for former UPFA MP Sajin de Vass Gunawardena to travel to Singapore for a five-day visit to seek medical treatment. 

Video: Canadian Liberal Party wins in federal elections

Canada's Liberal Party was headed for victory over the incumbent Conservatives of Stephen Harper, major news outlets said, based on early counts in the east of the country.

Three killed in accident

Three persons were killed after a lorry crashed into a tree at Dimbulagala on the Aralaganwila-Mahiyanganaya Road this morning, police said.

Kokmaduwa- Imaduwa segment closed again

The stretch between Kokmaduwa- Imaduwa on the Southern Expressway, was temporarily closed again due to the risk of landslides, police said.

Video: Angelo wins Cricketer of the Year award

Sri Lanka captain Angelo Mathews was named Cricketer of the Year, to go along with the awards for Best Batsman in ODIs and Tests at the Dialog Cricket Awards this evening, as Kumar Sangakkara was voted 'People's Player of the Year'.

Video: Sex workers seek legal recognition

An organization calling itself the Centre for Sex Worker’s Rights (CSWR) today requested President Maithripala Sirisena to legalise their occupation and provide them legal recognition so that they could continue with their profession without any hindrance.

Sajin seeks permission to go abroad

Former UPFA Parliamentarian Sajin de Vass Gunawardane today filed a motion requesting the Colombo Chief Magistrate's Court to grant him permission to go abroad to seek medical treatment.

Unidentified suspect found hanging in Police cell

An unidentified man arrested on suspicion by the Wellampitiya Police has allegedly hung himself inside the police cell this afternoon.

CA allows to record Army Chief’s, MI's statements

The Court of Appeal today issued an order directing the Homagama Magistrate to summon Army Commander A.W.J.C. de Silva and the Director of Military Intelligence Corps and other officers to inquire and record evidence in respect of the ongoing inquiry into the disappearance of veteran journalist Prageeth Ekneligoda.

Audio: Jana rejects Sumanthiran’s claim on demo in Paris

Eastern Provincial Councillor Govindan Karunakaran (Jana) of TELO today rejected the claim of TNA MP M.A. Sumanthiran that those who protested in France and disrupted a TNA meeting were people who had been victims of TELO.