Two killed in crash

Two people were killed and five others injured when the van they were travelling in crashed into a wall on the A9 road in Kodikamam, Jaffna today, police said.

Prageeth probe: Police under no pressure to conceal infor

Police Headquarters said today that some of the details of the investigation into the disappearance of Prageeth Eknaligoda had been released to the public but the rest could not be revealed because the investigations were continuing.

Admiral Jayantha Perera appointed Advisor to President

Former Navy Commander Admiral Jayantha Perera was appointed as the Advisor to the President on Maritime Affairs by President Maithripala Sirisena with effect from August 13, 2015.

Indonesian passenger plane missing over Papua region

An Indonesian domestic passenger aircraft carrying 54 people lost contact with air traffic control today in the remote eastern Papua region, the National Search and Rescue Agency (BASARNAS) said.

Sobitha Thera commends Election Chief

The Ven. Maduluwave Sobitha Thera, who heads the Movement for a Just Society, today met Elections Commissioner Mahinda Deshapriya and encouraged him to keep up the good work he was doing in making sure that this election was free and fair.

Chinese tourists advised to be cautious in Sri Lanka

Chinese tourists traveling in Sri Lanka have been urged to remain cautious due to various accidents in the island nation.

Two Chinese nabbed at BIA with currency, garnets

Two Chinese nationals with foreign currency and gems worth Rs. 7.8 million were arrested by the Sri Lanka Customs yesterday, while attempting to smuggle out to Delhi at the Bandaranaike International Airport.

Two youths drown in Maussakele

Two youths aged 17 and 19 had drowned while they were bathing at the Maussakele Reservoir in Maskeliya yesterday, the Police said.

​Indian police unable to obtain inputs from ex-LTTE cadre

A former militant of the proscribed LTTE K. Krishnakumar (39) arrested by the Indian police in Tamil Nadu on July 20 turned out to be a hard nut to crack and the ‘Q’ Branch police could arrest only one person, a Sri Lankan Tamil who had offered financial assistance to him in the aftermath of his arrest, police sources said.

Man shot dead in Valachchenai

A 35-year-old man was shot dead in Valachchenai by unidentified gunmen while he was riding his motorcycle this morning, police said.

63,000 police personnel on election duty

Police Chief N.K. Ilangakoon said today 63,000 police personnel belonging to all ranks would be deployed on election duty in view of Monday’s general elections.

Sri Lanka stun India to claim first Test

Rangana Herath picked up seven wickets in a sublime display of left-arm spin bowling to power Sri Lanka to a spectacular comeback win by 63 runs against India on the fourth day of the opening test at Galle today.

Daily Mirror News Alerts now on Whatsapp

Daily Mirror readers can now sign up to get news alerts sent directly to their mobile phones with a new service using the messaging app ‘Whatsapp’.

Free access on Expressways on Election Day

Motorists will be allowed to use all Expressways free-of-charge on Monday, August 17 to facilitate people who leave for their villages to cast their votes, the Highways and Investment Promotion Ministry said today.

Six LTTErs arrested in India

Six LTTE men were arrested on Friday in central Kolkata by special task force.

HRW urges SL to ensure free and fair election

Authorities in Sri Lanka should ensure that voters have safe and secure access to the polls to vote in parliamentary elections on Monday (17), Human Rights Watch (HRW) said yesterday.

Video: ED introduces SMS service to receive complaints

The Elections Department yesterday introduced an SMS service-2343-for the general public to lodge complaints related to election law violations.

Former CJ challenges President’s move

Former Chief Justice Sarath N. Silva claimed yesterday President Maithripala Sirisena should learn the law of the country from the kindergarten level.

Govt. banished investors and hailed underworld: Mahinda

Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa who is contesting Monday's parliamentary elections from the Kurunegala District today alleged the government banished foreign investors including those from India and China and had welcomed underworld figures instead.

Susil, Anura expelled from SLFP

Susil Premajayantha and Anura Priyadarshana Yapa, who were removed from their respective general secretary posts of the SLFP and UPFA, had also been expelled from the membership of the SLFP.

Foreigner tries to smuggle 5 Kg of cocaine

A 39-year-old European woman was arrested by Customs officials today at the Bandaranaike International Airport carrying 5 kg of cocaine worth Rs.85 million concealed in story books and fax rolls.

I never knew Mr. Thajudeen: Yasara

A name that has come up with the death of Rugby player Wasim Thajudeen was of Yasara Abeynayake.  In her comments to the Daily Mirror, Yasara said, “I never knew Mr. Thajudeen nor have I ever even spoken to him.

Court stays Anura,Susil functioning as general secretaries

Former UPFA MPs Duminda Dissanayake and Dr. Vishwa Warnapala today obtained an enjoining order preventing SLFP General Secretary Anura Priyadarshana Yapa and UPFA General Secretary Susil Premajayantha from functioning as the general secretaries of the SLFP and the UPFA and that Mr.Dissanayake and Dr. Warnapala be empowered to function as the general secretaries of the SLFP and the UPFA respectively.

Video: Ranil as PM without mandate, then why not MR - Wimal

National Freedom Front (NFF) leader Wimal weerawansa said if the premiership could have been given to Ranil Wickremesinghe without any mandate, President Maithripala Sirisena would certainly have to give it to former president Mahinda Rajapaksa who would win the election with a majority seats and have majority support in parliament.  

Hasitha Madawala’s murder: Main accused sentenced to death

The main accused in the murder of Kelaniya Pradeshiya Sabha Member Hasitha Kelum Madawala was today sentenced to death by the Gamapaha High Court.

Suspected LTTE senior member detained, deported: IGP

On Aug 7 the Police’s Counter Terrorism Special Branch launched an operation in the vicinity of Kuala Lumpur which led to the arrest of a male Sri Lankan citizen.

Don’t repeat President’s letter to MR: EC

Elections Commissioner Mahinda Deshapriya today instructed media institutions not to keep repeating President Maithripala Sirisena’s letter sent to former president Mahinda Rajapaksa as it could affect his candidature.

MR asks Maithri to respect people’s verdict

In a response to President Maithripala Sirisena’s letter, former President Mahinda Rajapaksa said today that he hopes President Sirisena would respect the verdict of the people at the parliamentary elections in the same manner he respected the verdict on January 09 and left the Temple Trees by early morning.

Senior UPFA members want MR as PM- Susil

UPFA general secretary Susil Premajayantha said yesterday that he and other senior party members had signed an agreement that, if the UPFA won the elections of August 17th, they would support the appointment of former president Mahinda Rajapaksa as prime minister.

Court rejects Premalal's request to vote

The request of former Deputy Minister Premalal Jayasekara , who is now in remand custody, to cast his vote at Monday's general election was rejected by Pelmadulla Magistrate Dinesh Lakmal Perera today.