Wheel on Expressway; training aircraft lands safely

A private Cessna type training aircraft made an emergency landing at the Ratmalana domestic airport a short while ago after one of its wheels fell in the Millaniya area on to the Southern Expressway, the Air Force said. Pictures

Video: Manpower workers to get rights soon

The government plans to enact new laws to ensure the safety and rights of workers employed by manpower companies, Minister Gamini Lokuge said.

9-hour water cut in parts of Gampaha District

The Water Supply and Drainage Board (WSDB) announced that water supply would be interrupted in the Kelaniya, Wattala, Hendala, Biyagama, Mahara, Dompe Pradehsiya Sabha areas and in the Peliyagoda, Ja-Ela, Wattala Urban Council areas including the Biyagama Export Processing Zone from 8.00 am to 5.00 pm today.

Ban wants to strengthen domestic processes in SL

UN Chief Ban Ki-moon has encouraged Sri Lanka to engage constructively with the international community and cooperate with the proposed human rights inquiry to strengthen the existing domestic processes.

SC orders English translation of ITAK manifesto

Based on a petition filed against the use of the word “Confederal” instead of “Federal” in the amended policy statement of the Ilangai Thamil Arasu Kachchi (ITAK), the Supreme Court ordered that the original and the amended policy statements be translated into English and submitted to Court.

Ten kilos of explosives seized in transit

A lorry driver was taken into custody  today from a location close to the clock tower in the Anuradhapura Town while he was allegedly transporting  10 kilogrammes of explosives, 500 detonators and  40 metres of fuse cord,  police said. Pictures

Video: JVP proposes amendment

The Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) today submitted an amendment to the Government motion, which opposes the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) inquiry into allegations of violations of Human Rights during the last stages of the war.

Body of Estonian found in hotel room

The police found the body of 38-year-old Estonian in a hotel room at Habaraduwa.

Police shooting: Sergeant interdicted

A Police Sergeant attached to the Katunayake Police was today interdicted over an incident at which a man was injured in police firing

Special Rapporteur has exceeded his mandate-SL

The Sri Lankan government charged the Special Rapporteur (SR) on the Human Rights of IDPs of exceeding his mandate, during the Interactive Dialogue at the 26th Human Rights Council session

India, TN on the same page on Tamils: Wigneswaran

The newly formed Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government and Tamil Nadu will not be at variance in regard to the political needs of Sri Lankan Tamils, Northern Province Chief Minister C.V. Wigneswaran said

PC killed by train

A 52-year old Police Constable attached to the Weligama Police station was run over by the Matara-Colombo train in Ahangama this morning, Police said.

Audio: Ratnapura severely affected by heavy rains

Low-lying areas in the Ratnapura District have been flooded due to adverse weather conditions since last night, the Disaster Management Centre (DMC) said ???

Rail services resume

The railway service on the Badulla-Colombo track came to a standstill last evening due to earth slips in the Watawala area, and has now resumed, the Railway Control Room said

Sri Lankan swindles Kuwaiti

A Sri Lankan expatriate swindled a Kuwaiti citizen of KD 350 and disappeared after promising to bring a housemaid from his country within 25 days

SL-India fishermen talks end in deadlock

Sri Lanka on Thursday said the fishermen issue with India will be referred to a high-powered committee meeting in June after talks between the representatives of the two fishing communities ended in a deadlock. 

MR leaves for Bolivia

President Mahinda Rajapaksa left for Bolivia this evening to attend the Summit of Head of State and government of the Group of 77 and China.

Police tear gas protesters

Police fired tear gas on a group of people who were protesting over an alleged assault in Aluthgama on the Galle--Colombo Road this evening, police said.

Video: President vows express travel to Polonnaruwa

President Mahinda Rajapaksa said he would provide opportunities for the people to travel between Colombo and Polonnaruwa within 90 minutes in two more years and assured the provisions would be made to begin work immediately.

Tense situ in Aluthgama

A tense situation prevailed at Aluthgama on the Galle-Colombo Road after an assault incident this evening.Pictures

Japan interested in SL’s anti-terrorism skills

Japan's Maritime Self-Defence Force Admiral Katsutosi Kawano today said the Japanese Navy would like to learn from Sri Lanka’s experiences with anti-terrorism operations when he called on President Mahinda Rajapaksa at President’s House in Anuradhapura this morning

Sluice gates opened in Central Province

The Disaster Management Centre today declared a minor flood situation in the Central Province as major reservoirs including Upper Kotmale, Mausakele, Castlereigh, Lakshapana and Norton Bridge started overflowing as a result of the torrential rains

Bridge collapses on Rakwana- Deniyaya Road

The traffic on the Rakwana- Deniyaya Road came to a standstill this morning after the Kalupalama bridge at Hedaraliwatta collapsed while a lorry transporting a load of fertilizer was passing the bridge, police said. Pictures

Buddhism: The foundation of our culture and way of living: MR

President Mahinda Rajapaksa in a Poson message said it was the teachings of Buddhism that built Sri Lankan’s thinking on respect for and sustenance of the lives of humans and all other living species which led to our nation earning the respect and friendship of other nations.

Rogue three-wheel driver arrested

A three-wheel driver, who had allegedly robbed 110,000 Yen and Rs 4,000 from a Japanese woman, was arrested in Colombo Fort yesterday

Video: STF nab 85 kilos of heroin

The Police Special Task Force (STF) on Wednesday seized 85 kilogrammes of heroin with a street value of more than Rs. 680 million when they took into custody a hybrid car with two suspects on the Biyagama Road in Kelaniya. Update

Lankan swims to TN rescued

A Sri Lankan Tamil was rescued by fishermen after they found him struggling to swim towards the Rameswaram coast of Tamil Nadu on Wednesday.

Clear lack of commitment to address gender equality in SL: UNFPA Rep.

Recent statements made by certain government ministers indicate a lack of importance in addressing issues of gender equality in Sri Lanka and they are of grave concern, UNFPA Representative in Sri Lanka, Alain Sibenaler, said yesterday

Video: NFF says consulting Parliament a good idea

The National Freedom Front (NFF) today commended the Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP)’s decision to ascertain the views of Parliament on the letter sent by UN Human Rights High Commissioner regarding the appointment of an investigative team on Sri Lanka and her request seeking permission for the team to enter the country.

Local recruit of SL mission in Russia killed

A local recruit attached to the Sri Lankan Mission in Russia was killed on the spot today when a truck ran over him, the External Affairs Ministry said.