Video: Wimal rejects allegations

Former Minister Wimal Weerawansa today rejected the allegations levelled against his wife Shashi Weerawansa as possessing a fake diplomatic passport and said the charge was ‘a complete lie’

CID to get JMO report on Shashi

Colombo Chief Magistrate Gihan Pilapitiya today permitted the CID to obtain a report from the Judicial Medical officer on the health condition of Shashi Weerawansa, who was earlier arrested on charges of obtaining a diplomatic passport by producing fraudulent documents.

50 injured in head-on collision in Sigiriya

At least 50 passengers were injured when the bus they were travelling in and a lorry travelling in the opposite direction collided head-on near the Navy Camp at Digampathana in Sigiriya, a short while ago, the Police said.

Wimal at CID to give statement

National Freedom Front Leader and former Minister Wimal Weerawansa arrived at the Special Investigation Unit (SIU) of the CID a short while ago to give a statement, the Police said.

Ranil challenges MR

Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe said on Saturday that he was willing to take on former President Mahinda Rajapaksa as his rival candidate at the next General Elections.

SLFP moots national govt

The Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP), after a workshop for its MPs, passed a resolution calling for the reformation of the executive presidential system and the enactment of a new electoral system as two interwoven matters, party sources said yesterday.

Prasanna Ranatunga out?

A political move is underway to strip Western Provincial Council Chief Minister Prasanna Ranatunga of his post after his participation at the political rally conducted by a few parties to press former President Mahinda Rajapaksa to come back as the Prime Ministerial candidate at the next Parliamentary elections, the Daily Mirror learns.

Bangladesh ferry collision kills dozens

The ferry, carrying about 100 people aboard, collided with a trawler on the river Padma about 40km (25 miles) north-west of the capital Dhaka.

Shashi arrested

Former Minister Wimal Weerawansa’s wife Shashi has been taken into custody, for allegedly possessing of a fake diplomatic passport, this evening.

Yoshitha wants to join his father's security division-Ruwan

State Defence Minister Ruwan Wijewardene said Yoshitha Rajapaksa, the son of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa had requested authorities to attach him to his father's security division.

​Abbott’s close link with Rajapaksas was ‘a mystery’-Ranil

Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe said that Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott’s close relationship with the Sri Lanka’s Rajapaksas was ‘a mystery’ to Sri ­Lankans, and that Australia’s ­new Immigration Minister, Peter Dutton, would be unlikely to get the warm welcome received under the previous ­government.

Fmr Maldives ​President Nasheed arrested

The Maldives Police Service (MPS) has on Sunday arrested former President and opposition leader Mohamed Nasheed.

Shashi sick; probe delayed

Responding to reports which said his wife was to be arrested in a few days the Jathika Nidahas Peramuna (JNP) Leader and former minister Wimal Weerawansa said his wife, Shashi Weerawansa was only asked to come to Criminal Investigation Department (CID) on February 19.

Wettasinghe remanded till Feb. 24

Businessman Ravi Wettasinghe, who was arrested on Friday was remanded till February 24, the Police said.

SL beat Afghanistan by 4 wickets

Sri Lanka beat Afghanistan by four wickets in their ICC Cricket World Cup match played at Dunedin , chasing the 233-run target set by Afghanistan with 10 balls to spare.

Pakistan set to sign civilian nuclear deal with SL

Pakistan and Sri Lanka are set to sign civilian nuclear cooperation deal when President Maithripala Sirisena visits Pakistan in late March.

Gang arrested in Athurugiriya

Seven persons had been arrested by the Police in connection over several robberies they had carried out using weapons in the Athurugiriya area, the Police said.

Modi keen to visit Lanka's ancient capital

Prime Minister Narendra Modi may visit Sri Lanka’s ancient capital Anuradhapura during his tour to the island nation next month.

India can’t dump radioactive waste in SL-Champika

The Indo-Lanka civil nuclear agreement would not permit India to dump its radioactive waste in Sri Lankan territory, Minister of Power and Energy Champika Ranawaka said. 

FIU request: SL shares more info on Rajapaksa deals

Sri Lanka has shared more information with India on the billions of dollars that its new government alleges members of the previous regime headed by Mahinda Rajapaksa had stashed abroad, to support the island nation's request for New Delhi's help to set up a Financial Intelligence Unit to trace the money.

Daya Ratnayake promoted to rank of General

The outgoing Commander of the Army Lieutenant General Daya Ratnayake has been promoted to the rank of four star General effective from today by President Maithripala Sirisena.  

Foreigner falls off World’s End

A Dutch tourist who fell off the World’s End in Nuwara Eliya was rescued this morning, Air Force Spokesman said.

Businessman nabbed with Rs. 8.3Mn foreign currency

A 41-year-old businessman who attempted to smuggle Rs. 8.3 million worth foreign currency was arrested by the customs officials at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) this morning.

Rs.1.177 bn spent on CHOGM publicity

The Mass Media and Information Ministry has spent as much as Rs.1.177 billion for the publicity and media coverage of the Commonwealth Head of Government Meeting (CHOGM) conducted in Colombo in 2013, Parliament was informed yesterday.

Shashi on the run?

Former minister Wimal Weerawansa’s wife Sashi Weerawansa who is alleged to have obtained diplomatic and general passports by submitting birth certificate with forged names and dates of birth, has reportedly fled her home according to the CID team assigned to arrest her said.

Five sub committees to assist Cabinet

The Government will appoint five cabinet sub-committees to make suitable recommendations pertaining to specific areas or issues to facilitate the decision-making process of the Cabinet in its endeavour to promote good governance, transparency, productivity and efficiency in the state sector.

Ravi Wettasinghe arrested

Controversial businessman Ravi Wettasinghe who had been on an open warrant was arrested by Immigration officials at the Bandaranaike International Airport this evening whilst attempting to leave the country for Dubai.

80% pictorial warning law passed

The legislation which makes it compulsory to carry pictorial warnings covering 80 per cent of cigarette packs was passed in Parliament without a vote today.

Special Police unit to probe major financial frauds

A new Police unit will be set up to investigate large scale financial frauds, Police Spokesman Ajith Rohana said today.

Mankulam Police Division removed

A  Police division in Mankulam has been removed with effect from today, Police Spokesman Ajith Rohana said.