​Indian nabbed with Rs.16 m worth gold at BIA

A 25 year-old Indian man has been detained at the Bandaranaike International Airport, Katunayake when he attempted to smuggle gold worth over Rs. 16 million, this morning, the Customs said.

​ACC to be dissolved ?-report

The Asian Cricket Council (ACC) will no longer be working as an independent organisation for running the game of cricket in Asian countries, Pakistan Observer reported. 

​US envoy holds talks with SL on accountability

US Assistant Secretary of State for Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor Tom Malinowski, who travelled Sri Lanka recently held talks with the government officials as well as the human rights and other representatives on many issues including strengthening democracy, transparency, and accountability.

​Five new members appointed to SLFP CC-report

President Maithripala Sirisena has appointed five members to the Central Committee of the Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP), state owned ITN reported on Monday.

​322 drivers arrested during last 48-hour

A total of 322 drivers had been arrested by police across the country during the 48 hours between 6 am on Saturday and 6 am today (13), for driving under the influence of liquor, Police said.

Electoral reforms ready by Apr 22

The Cabinet on the proposed electoral reforms will be taken up for discussion by the Ministers at the meeting scheduled for April 22, the first after the April New Year vacation, informed sources said.

Minister denies political interference

Sports Minister Navin Dissanayake has written to the International Olympic Committee (IOC) categorically denying that any pressure was exerted to any sports body or federation by the Sports Ministry as alleged in its letter to him on April 7, 2015.

COPE releases latest findings

There had been only 13,371 passenger arrivals and 16,712 departures at the Mahinda Rajapaksa International Airport in Mattala for 9 months from January to September 2014, the latest findings by the Committee on Public Enterprises (COPE) had revealed.

​Four FSP supporters injured

At  least four persons were injured following a clash between the supporters of the Frontline Socialist Party and another group over some payment issue of a office, that was used by the FSP, at Gannoruwa, Peradeniya,police said.

CB Governor to face legal action in Singapore

Voice against Corruption is to file legal action against Central Bank Governor Arjuna Mahendran in Singaporean High Courts on violation of emigration laws of that country, its Convener Wansantha Samarasinghe said.

IOC, FIFA issue red notice on Sri Lanka

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) and its member FIFA - the world governing body for football, have asked Sri Lanka to reverse its decision to hold elections under controversial provisions of the Sports Law in order to ensure autonomy and jurisdiction of national sports associations. Failure to do so would leave Sri Lanka at risk of international status

Child dies of suffocation

A six- year- child of Harumalgoda in Habaraduwa has died of suffocation when a rubber balloon was stuck in his throat.

Police launch special operation to nab drunk motorists

A total of 175 people had been arrested by police across the country during the 24 hours between 6 am on Saturday and 6 am today (12), for driving under the influence of liquor, Police said.

Release of Sigiriya girl delayed

The release of the girl, who was sentenced to two years imprisonment over allegedly damaging the Sigiriya Mirror Wall, would be delayed till Court cases of two appeals are cleared, Deputy Minister of Justice Sujeewa Senasinghe said today.

​A six year-old elephant calf donated to New Zealand

A female elephant calf named Anjalee – a resident of the Pinnawala elephant orphanage has been given to new Zealand’s Auckland zoo in honor of an exchange agreement made between the two countries.

Details of SL refugees sought from Australia

The Puducherry government has written a letter to the Australian authorities seeking details of investigation of illegal trafficking of Sri Lankan refugees from Puducherry to Australia, said Inspector General of Police Praveer Ranjan.

Man beaten to death at Union Place

A 30-year-old man was found severely beaten at the Union Place bus halt in Slave Island last night, the Police said.

Three Indians arrested for visa violation in Kandy

Three Indian nationals had been arrested by the Kandy Police last night on charges of overstaying their visa and engaging in illegal trade in Kattukale, the Police said.

​Red box security if SL cricket team visits Pakistan

Pakistan said that if the Sri Lankan cricket team tours Pakistan, they would be accorded memorable welcome and would be given red box security.

Five MPs removed from SLFP CC

Five SLFP Parliamentarians had been removed from the Central Committee of the Sri Lanka Freedom Party with immediate effect, party sources said.

​Ekanayake also removed from SLFP CC

Former Minister and Kurunegala district Parliamentarian T.B.Ekanayake has also been removed from the Sri Lanka Freedom Party’s Central Committee. 

No barrier for MR to contest election from UPFA-MS

President Maithripala Sirisena said there were no barriers for former President Mahinda Rajapaksa to contest at the forthcoming election from the United People’s Freedom Alliance (UPFA).

Salinda and Chandrasena also removed from SLFP CC

Former Ministers SM Chandrasena (Anuradhapura district MP) and Salinda Dissanayake (Kurunegala district MP) have been removed from the SLFP Central Committee. 

​Bandula removed from SLFP’s Central Committee

Former Minister and Parliamentarian Bandula Gunawardana has been removed from the Sri Lanka Freedom Party’s Central Committee.

Confused Sirisena yielding ground to resurgent MR-Indian media

The fledgling Maithripala Sirisena-Ranil Wickremesinghe government appears to be yielding ground to a resurgent former President Mahinda Rajapaksa because of internal disunity, contradictory policies and indecisive political leadership, The New Indian Express reported. 

Final batch of Sri Lankans arrive from Yemen

The final batch of Sri Lankans who were evacuated from Yemen arrived in Sri Lanka last night to which included a group of 15 individuals and a one-and-a-half year old. 

TN Fishermen protest continuing arrests by Lankan Navy

The fishermen of Rameswaram, in Tamil Nadu staged a demonstration on Friday, protesting against the arrest of fishermen and confiscation of their boats by Sri Lankan navy and urging the authorities to secure their traditional fishing rights in the Palk Bay.

SLFP links electoral reforms to 19A

The Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP), which decided to support the 19th Amendment sans the clauses that need approval at a referendum, has appointed a committee to explore how best to introduce electoral reforms through a 20th Amendment to be enacted simultaneously, party sources said today.

China, Sri Lanka Hold Military Drill

China and Sri Lanka have held a joint drill at a comprehensive military training base in southern China to enhance their capabilities, specially in combating terror.

Three-day booze ban from April 12-14

All liquor shops, bars, taverns and places selling alcohol will be shut from April 12 to 14 on the orders of the Excise Commissioner General.