Probe on teacher who hung slippers round student’s neck

An inquiry is to be held over allegations that a female teacher at a school in Serunuwara had hung a pair of slippers round the neck of a schoolgirl as punishment for not wearing shoes to school

One killed in Sri Pada fall

One person died and two were injured after they slipped and fell during the Sri Pada pilgrimage near Indikatupahana this morning, Police said

Three Sri Lankan women held, gold seized at Bangalore airport

Three Sri Lankan women, who allegedly tried to smuggle in gold, were apprehended by the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) personnel at Kempegowda International Airport (KIAL) on Saturday night

A/L question paper setters removed

The sudden removal of university academics who set the GCE Advanced Level question papers in some of the subjects, have created waves within the education sector, Parliament was informed last week

Video: Illegal route permits steer private buses to doom: PBOA

The Private Bus Owners Association (PBOA) yesterday alleged that illegal route permits for expressways, distributed by officials, was rapidly decreasing businesses for private buses on normal routes along the Galle Road and connecting roads

Random checks on face-covered motorcyclists

A random check on motorists wearing face-covered helmets would be carried out throughout the day, Police said. 

Stop family planning, go unlimited-Mervyn

While claiming it was sad to see only the Sinhalese being instructed to limit the number of children in their families, Minister Mervyn Silva said today he was ready to help large families which were struggling to feed, clothe and educate their children. Pictures

Vatican declares Popes John Paul II and John XXIII saints

Huge crowds have gathered in Vatican City to see a historic ceremony where two popes - John Paul II and John XXIII - are declared saints.

Ulterior motive behind govt. action-TNA

TNA Leader R Sampanthan said that the government action to ban several organizations and individuals on the basis of aiding in attempts to regroup the LTTE, has also been perceived by independent observers as a reaction to the events that took place at the recent UNHRC sessions in Geneva.

Two die after consuming liquor in Mirigama

A get-together among friends ended in tragedy at Pallewela, Mirigama when two people including the host died and two others hospitalised last night after consuming liquor, police said

South Korean PM resigns over ferry disaster response

South Korea's prime minister announced his resignation Sunday morning, taking responsibility for the slow initial response to a ferry's sinking that has left nearly 200 dead with scores more still missing.

Courts to go hi-tech, says CJ

Chief Justice Mohan Peiris said the country's judicial structure would be subjected to reform and the judicial work in Courts would be transformed into an electronic Technology system in due course.

SL concerned over Ban's report to UNSC

Maldives extends continuous support to SL at Int’l Fora

The Maldivian Foreign Affairs Minister Ms. Dunya Maumoon had assured Maldives’ to Sri Lanka on the international front when she called on President Mahinda Rajapaksa at Temple Trees this morning.

Two Japanese Naval Ships in Colombo

Two Japanese Maritime Self Defence Force (JMSDF) ships, Samidare DD-106 and Sazanami DD-113 arrived at the Port of Colombo for a goodwill and supply visit on Friday.

Indian Tamil parties shocked by SC’s decision

Political parties wedded to Tamil nationalism on Friday expressed “shock and disappointment” at the Supreme Court’s decision to extend the stay on a February 19 order, directing the release of seven life convicts in the Rajiv Gandhi assassination case.

SL among 21 countries with rape in conflict

A new U.N. report names 21 countries including Sri Lanka where rape and other sexual violence has been committed in current and recent conflicts.

Body of infant found in Kelani River

The body of a newborn infant was found near 'Kalu Paalama' in the kelani River this morning, police said.

30-year-old SL man falls to death in Sharjah

The Sharjah Police are investigating the death of a 30-year-old Sri Lankan national on Thursday evening after he fell from the 24th floor of Al Mansoor Building near Lulu Hypermarket in Al Nahda area.

Packer's project approved

The two gazette notifications on mega projects by Australia’s business tycoon James Packer and JKH Waterfronts were passed in Parliament with a majority of 65 and 68 votes respectively this evening while Government ally JHU voted against both projects.

Video: We will show red light to Govt. - JHU

The Jathika Hela Urumaya (JHU) said today it had decided to vote against the three gazette notifications permitting the setting up of a mixed development project and flash a red light at the Government which was veering off from its stated principles of creating a national economy. Pictures

Uni. lecturer arrested for luring teenage girl via FB

A 55-year-old university lecture was today arrested by the National Child Protection Authority (NCPA) on charges of luring an underage child via the Facebook, officials said.

Father’s body recovered from Nilwala River

The body of the man who is alleged to have thrown his two daughters to the Nilwala River yesterday was recovered from the same river a short while ago, the police said.

China pledges to support SL at UN Security Council

While describing China as an ‘all-weather’ friend to Sri Lanka, China on Thursday pledged to continue its support to Sri Lanka at UN forums, the President’s Office said.

Virgin passenger plane in hijack scare

A Virgin Australia passenger plane was involved in a suspected hijack Friday after a drunk passenger attempted to break into the cockpit, a Virgin official told the Reuters news agency.

Marvan appointed new Coach

Former Cricketer Marvan Atapattu has been appointed as the National Team Head Coach and Ruwan Kalpage as the Interim Assistant Coach with immediate effect, the Sri Lanka Cricket announced.

Rajiv's killers not to be released for now: SC

In a significant development, the Supreme Court on Friday deferred the verdict in the assassination of former prime minister Rajiv Gandhi and referred the case to a larger Constitution Bench.

A Gobi associate arrested

A man, suspected to have been a close associate of the slain LTTE leader Ponniah Selvanayagam Kajeeban alias Gobi, was arrested by the Terrorist Investigation Department (TID) in Jaffna, police said.

England post too good to turn down, says Paul Farbrace

England's new assistant coach Paul Farbrace admitted on Thursday that it was impossible turn down the job even though he will have mixed feelings when he faces former employers Sri Lanka next month

Red notice on Nediyavan: Norway still evaluating the request

Norwegian Foreign Ministry said that it was still evaluating how to respond to the approach by the Sri Lankan government with regard to the red notice that make it necessary for Norway's government to arrest Perinpanayagam Sivaparan or Nediyavan...