Child hacked to death in Vavuniya

The body of a 10-year-old school boy, who had been hacked to death, had been recovered from a home garden in Vavuniya yesterday, the Police said. They said, the investigations were carried out after a message received to the Vavuniya Police.

Confusion over on arrival Visa to India from April 14

Despite Indian Premier Narendra Modi’s pledge to grant on arrival Indian Visas to Sri Lankan tourists from April 14, confusion reigns over the matter with doubts if it would be implemented from that date.

We do not know how ad got there-Lakpahana

Following an advert featuring a semi nude man which created a furor on Facebook causing the advert to be removed shortly after it was uploaded, officials of the Lakpahana office said yesterday that they were unaware of how the advert got there.

Audio: Tiran Alles accuses the minister

MP Tiran Alles, who was grilled by the Police Special Investigation Unit for about two hours, told media that Minister Patali Champika Ranawaka was behind all this carefully planned mudslinging effort in order to tarnish his political image.

STF member accidentally shoots himself

A Special Task Force (STF) member died after his weapon went off accidently while he was engaged in official duties in the Ridee-Ella area in Dambulla, Police said.

Man shot at in Tissa and H’tota

A man who was shot at by an unidentified person in Tissamaharama town today, was later shot again  at the Hambantota Hospital while undergoing treatment, police said.

Kotakethana woman’s killing: Son arrested

The 18-year-old son of the 39-year-old woman who was found dead in Kotakethana on Monday, had been arrested today in connection with the killing, police said.

Pushpa Rajapaksa foundation under probe

The Colombo Fort Magistrate today ordered the managers of two state banks and a private bank that the bank account details pertaining to the Pushpa Rajapaksa Foundation named after former Minister Basil Rajapaksa’s wife be handed over to the Police Financial Fraud Investigations Unit in connection with a financial fraud investigation.

I will not respond to baseless charges: Bribery DG

Dilrukshi Wickramasinghe, the Director General of Bribery or Corruption Commission today said that she is attentive on the complaint made against her by the Ravana Balaya Organisation charging her of misconduct and said the true nature of these allegations would be revealed to the people soon.

Parliament will be dissolved after 19A is passed – President

President Maithripala Sirisena today said the parliament will be dissolved after the 19th Amendment to the Constitution is passed on April 20.

Tiran Alles summoned to SIU

Parliamentarian Tiran Alles was summoned to the Police Special Investigation Unit (SIU) today to make a statement over financial fraud allegations leveled against him, the Police said.

CBK jeered at SLFP Balamandalaya

Former President Chandrika Kumaratunga who attended the meeting of the Kurunegala District SLFP Balamandalaya this morning at the Kurunegala Maliyadewa Girls’ School auditorium came under hooting and jeering of the crowd.

19A: SC ruling read in House

The Supreme Court has determined that the 19th Amendment to the Constitutions is consistent with the Constitution but certain sections require a referendum, Speaker Chamal Rajapaksa announced in Parliamnet a short while ago.

Take action on abductors: Parents

Dinithi Aloka Ranasinghe’s parents, Gamini Ranasinghe and Damani Indira Rodrigo today handed over a petition to the Ministry of Child Development requesting that action be taken into the matter where Minister Rajitha Senaratne’s son Eksath who is alleged to be forcibly keeping Dinithi Aloka at their home.

Modi hopes for peace in SA

While hoping that peace and prosperity would flourish in South Asia, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said dividends were visible in the quantum leap taken in relations with neighbouring countries including Sri Lanka.

Bodh Gaya Bodhi tree in good health: India

The Bodhi tree, the sacred descendant of the peepal tree under which Gautama Buddha attained enlightenment about 2,500 years back, is in good health and there is nothing to worry on the health front, say plant scientists

Remains of Mahanayake thera brought to Sri Lanka

The remains of the Mahanayake of the Asgiriya Chapter Most Venerable Udugama Sri Buddharakkitha Thera was brought to Sri Lanka from Singapore a short while ago

Malani accuses, Sujeewa denies

United People's Freedom Alliance (UPFA) MP Malani Fonseka accused Deputy Minister of Justice Sujeewa Senasinghe of abusive remarks even involving her personal life.

Resign: Dinesh tells Govt.

Mahajana Eksath Peramuna (MEP) leader Dinesh Gunawardane today urged the government to relinquish office immediately as it had failed to muster the support to pass a financial regulation.

Video: MR defeated only once; RW 28 times: NFF

Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa had been rejected only once unlike Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe who had been rejected 28 times by the people, the National Freedom Front (NFF) said today.

Replace me if you want: Nimal Siripala

Opposition Leader Nimal Siripala de Silva, in an emotional speech asked those agitating for his removal to do so if they wished to. He said he would respect any ruling by the Speaker in this regard.

April 12: Day of Mourning

Sunday, April 12 had been declared as a Day of Mourning for the late Mahanayake of the Asgiriya Chapter the Most Venerable Udugama Sri Buddharakkitha Thera, who passed away at a private hospital in Singapore last morning at the age of 85.

Govt. contradicts itself so we voted against: SLFP

SLFP General Secretary Anura Priyadarshana Yapa said today they defeated resolution to raise the Treasury Bills threshold because the Finance Minister had informed Parliament that they had enough funds to pay salaries thus contradicting the Government’s earlier reason for the need of a bond issue.

Video: Motion defeated because split in opposition: Kiriella

Leader of the House and Minister Lakshman Kiriella said today the voting on the increase on the Treasury Bills’ threshold showed a split among members of the opposition.

Mine collapses: two killed, two missing

At least two miners were killed and two others are missing after a gem mine in Gilimale, Ratnapura collapsed a short while ago, police said.

54 Lankans evacuated from Yemen: Govt.

Fifty-four Sri Lankans, who were stranded in Yemen resulting from the volatile situation there, have been evacuated and steps would be taken facilitate their return to Sri Lanka, the Foreign Ministry said.

Susil tasked to find nominee for Opp. Leader post

Speaker Chamal Rajapaksa has instructed UPFA General Secretary Susil Premjayantha to find a suitable nominee for the post of the Opposition Leader after a discussion with the fellow opposition MPs when the matter led to a heated debate among opposition members in Parliament today.

Mathews among Wisden's Cricketers of the Year

Sri Lanka’s Angelo Mathews has been named among Wisden’s five cricketers of the year while star batsman Kumar Sangakkara was named for the leading men’s cricketer in the world award.

Cricket Selection Committee appointed

Sri Lanka Cricket announced today that Kapila Wijegoonewardene has been appointed as the Chairman of the National Selection Committee with effect from April 8, 2015. The other members of the committee are Amal Silva, Brendon Kuruppu and Hemantha Wickramaratne.

Two Lankan refugees arrested

Two Sri Lankan youths were today arrested by the Coastal Marine Group Personnel at Pamban sea coast, in Tamil Nadu, Indain police said.