Govt. spending to be streamlined

Based on a proposal made by Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe, the Government will in future follow a set of guidelines and laid down criteria on the spending of government funds.

Thotalanga Bennett arrested with 3 kgs of heroin

Five suspects including three main heroin dealers of the same family allegedly connected to a drug smuggling network were arrested today by the Police Narcotics Bureau with 3 kilogrammes of heroin.

Sri Lanka now free of int'l pressure: Ranil

Sri Lanka reached an important milestone in international relations this week after a United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) draft resolution favourable to Sri Lanka was finalised, Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe said.

FCID DIG's phone and bill should be investigated: JVP

Questioning the genuineness of Financial Crimes Investigations Division (FCID), the Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna ( JVP) had called for a special investigation on the mobile phone belonging to the DIG who is in charge of this division.

Three dead, four missing in Kotmale landslide

Three persons were killed and four others were reported missing after a landslide at Wedamulla Watta in Kotmale today.

Update: 10-year-old hacked to death

A 10-year-old schoolboy living at Kapurugoda in Panagoda is reported to have been hacked to death today and his body was recovered from an abandoned house in the area.

Video: Another saltwater crocodile seen off Galle Face

Another saltwater crocodile has been spotted in the sea off the Galle Face beach in the vicinity of the Port City Project construction site.

Prof. Vitharana rejects UNHRC report

Lanka Sama Samaja Party (LSSP) Secretary Prof. Tissa Vitharana today rejected the content of the UN report on Sri Lanka and the manner of its preparation by the Office of the High Commissioner on Human Rights (OHCHR).

Main suspect of Kaduwela shooting arrested

The Operational Unit of the Special Task Force (STF) has arrested the main suspect in connection with the Kaduwela shooting in Dompe at Miriswatte this morning, police said.

US will remain steadfast in SL issue: Kerry

US Secretary of State John Kerry said Sri Lankan government’s decision to join as a co-sponsor paved the way for all of them to work together to deliver the commitments reflected in the UN resolution.

Four killed in Athurugiriya accident

At least four persons, including a six-year-old child were killed in a three-wheeler - bus accident at Koskadawila, Athurugiriya this morning, police said.

Video: Police have committed a grave injustice: Dr. Prathiba

The Commissioner of the Human Rights, Dr. Prathiba Mahanamahewa said today that the 17-year-old schoolboy, who was arrested over the rape and killing of five-year-old Seya Sadewmi, was the victim of a grave injustice.

New US-sponsored resolution on SL tabled

The US-sponsored resolution on Sri Lanka that calls for the participation of ‘Commonwealth and other foreign judges’ in a Sri Lankan judicial mechanism that would be set up to address issues of accountability,

Nothing wrong in visiting MR's home: PRECIFAC

Presidential Commission of Inquiry to Investigate and Inquire into Serious Acts of Fraud, Corruption and Abuse of Power, State Resources, and Privileges (PRECIFAC) Secretary Lacille De Silva said its officials visited ex-president Mahinda Rajapaksa's residence to obtain evidence over a matter concerning the ITN TV station.

SL nationals among 10 held in Kochi

Sri Lankan refugees are among the 10 people detained by police from a homestay at Cherai. Munambam police conducted raids at the homestay on Wednesday night following a tip-off from intelligence agencies.

Hajj stampede death toll rises to 717; no Lankans injured

At least 717 pilgrims were killed on Thursday in a stampede outside the Muslim holy city of Mecca, Saudi authorities said, the worst disaster to strike the annual haj pilgrimage in 25 years.

Video: CID records Buddhika Pathirana's statement

UNP Matara District MP Buddika Pathirana yesterday gave a statement to the CID with regard to a statement made by him about an army contract involving several billions of rupees.

We are for a domestic inquiry with local experts: Champika

Megapolis and Western Province Development Minister Champika Ranawaka said today that allegations of war crimes should be investigated under the existing judicial system by local experts in a manner that would ensure the dignity of the armed forces and those found guilty punished.

Hajj stampede: Death toll rises to 453

At least 453 people taking part in the Hajj pilgrimage have been killed in a stampede near the Islamic holy city of Mecca, officials in Saudi Arabia say.

Assault on motorcyclist: Police responds

In response to the viral video which showed two traffic Police officers assaulting a disabled motorcyclist, the Police had issued a statement saying that “the officers had used minimum force and that the Police respected the disabled”.

150 killed, 400 injured in Saudi Hajj stampede

The death toll in a crush of people at the annual haj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia has risen to 150, the country's civil defense said on its Twitter account.

She robbed her clients

A woman who allegedly engaged in prostitution and had robbed her clients was charged before Colombo Additional Magistrate Nishantha Pieris by the Kirillapone Police.

Six Indian fishermen arrested

Sri Lanka Navy assisted the Sri Lanka Coast Guard to arrest six Indian fishermen along with two Indian fishing trawlers poaching in Sri Lankan waters off Kovilan Point on 23rd September 2015. When the arrest was made the Indian fishermen had been fishing 3.5 nautical miles and 5.2 nautical miles north-west of Kovilan Point.

Video: It's the party's responsibility-MR

Former president Mahinda Rajapaksa said yesterday that it was the United Peoples’ Freedom Alliance (UPFA) that should bear the responsibility for the alleged non-settlement of dues to the Independent Television Network (ITN) for telecasting his advertisements prior to the January presidential election, as he was the party's candidate and not an independent candidate.

Video: Suspect in Seya's murder confesses

A 32 year-old man, who was arrested last evening by the Criminal Investigations Department in Bemmulla, Gampaha had confessed to the rape and murder of five year old Seya Sadewmini, the Police said.

Ravi reveals names of illegal ethanol importers

Two people, including a brother of a former Sri Lankan cricketer, had been importing ethanol illegally, after buying over politicians, Minister Ravi Karunanayake said in Parliament.

Video: Police assault disabled motorcyclist

A disabled person who was riding a motor bike through Kahatagasdigiliya Town was severely and inhumanly assaulted by two Traffic Police officers attached to the Kahatagasdigiliya Police, according to the people in the town.

Video: Crawling saltwater crocodile in Colpetty dead

The saltwater crocodile which was crawling in the sea off Colpetty, about 15ft away from the shore, had been found dead today, Wildlife Conservation Department spokesperson Hasini Sarathchandra said.

Buddika asked to appear before CID

UNP Matara District MP Buddika Pathirana has been asked to appear before the CID to give a statement with regard to a statement made by him regarding an army contract involving several millions of rupees.

Video: Rs.100mn worth of red sandal seized by Customs

The Customs today seized 4.5 metric tons of red sandalwood valued at Rs.100 million in a 20-foot container destined to Malaysia, Customs Director General Leslie Gamini said today.