Online wild animal store raided in Kirulapone

A man who is reported to sell wild animals online was arrested by the officers of the Department of Wildlife Conservation (DWC) today following a raid conducted in Kirillapone

Video: Malaka hospitalized after clash

Son of Minister Mervin Silva, Malaka Silva has been admitted to the Nawaloka Hospital, after he was reportedly assaulted after a clash in the car park of Odel, a leading shopping mall in Town Hall ???

Prince of Wales: Trouble makers warned

The Moratuwa Magistrate has today warned Moratuwa Mayor Saman Lal Fernando and five others not to obstruct the new principal of Prince of Wales College from carrying out his duties. Pictures

Olcott’s associates caught transporting heroin

Six close associates of former underworld kingpin ‘Olcott’ were arrested on charges of possessing heroin

Notice on ousted. CJ Shirani Bandaranayake

Notice has been issued on ousted Chief Justic Shirani Bandaranayake to appear before the Colombo Magistrate Court on September 16 over non declaration of assets.

Video: Noori villagers unravel 'reign of terror'

The villagers of Noori, Deraniyagala, showing strong protest against the incumbent Chief Minister of the Sabaragamuwa Province and senior Police top brass, alleged that Maheepala Herath together with the Police had continuously provided political patronage to the atrocities allegedly committed by former Deraniyagala PS Chairman Anil Champika Wijesinghe alias Atha Kota.???

No dilution of the 13th Amendment-India

Top Indian minister reiterated that the Indian government was firm that there should be no dilution of the 13th Amendment to the Sri Lankan Constitution, PTI reported.

Dilshan century guides SL to series win

Tillakaratne Dilshan scored his 17th one-day international century and shared a second wicket stand of 184 with Kumar Sangakkara to guide Sri Lanka to a series clinching eight wicket win over South Africa in the fourth match at Pallekele on Sunday.

Politico criminals get preferential treatment: BASL

The Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) has noted its grave concern about the marked difference between bail conditions imposed on politically-blessed people and those on ordinary people, the BASL president Upul Jayasuriya said at a Bar Council meeting.

Daughter-in-law set on fire by father-in-law

A man who is alleged to have set his daughter-in-law on fire after smearing her with thinner was arrested by the Seeduwa police. This senseless crime had taken place early in the morning while the woman was preparing milk for her infant.

Cannes thief 'steals 40m euros of jewels' from hotel

An armed man has stolen jewels worth about 40m euros ($53m, £34m) in the French Riviera resort of Cannes, officials say.

Ayurvedic specialist arrested for alleged rape

A prominent ayurvedic specialist, renowned for treatment of broken bones, at the Lelangama Wedamadura in the Ruwanwela was arrested by the Ruwanwela  police for allegedly raping six female patients around the ages of 15-16.

Suspected people smugglers arrested

Indonesia's national police spokesman has confirmed the arrest of four suspects involved in last week's sinking of the boat carrying asylum seekers from Sri Lanka Afghanistan and Iraq.

No nominations for controversial PC member

Former Provincial Councillor Ananda Sarath Kumara who is alleged to have made a teacher kneel before him, has reportedly not been included in the UPFA nomination list for the upcoming North Western Provincial Council elections, informed sources said.

Asath sally to contest CPC elections

Colombo’s former deputy mayor and Tamil Muslim Alliance Leader Asath Salley today told a Vipakshaye Virodaya media conference that he would contest the elections to the Central Provincial Council on the UNP ticket.

South Africa won the toss and elected to bat first

South Africa won the toss and elected to bat first in the fourth ODI against Sri Lanka at the Pallekele International Stadium, a short while ago.

I am unaware such an omission - Daya Master

Following media reports that former LTTE spokesman and propaganda wing leader Velayutham Dayanthi alias Daya Master's name had not been included in the UPFA nomination list for the upcoming Northern Provincial Council elections

Ensure safety of Tamils- BJP leader

Tamils in Sri Lanka should be given special protection and their safety assured, visiting BJP leader Ananth Kumar said.

Police protection for Nawagaththegama teacher

Police security has been provided to the house of Nawagaththegama Navodya School teacher Susila Herath, who was forced to kneel before a politician, police said.

Police record statement from Minister Jeevan

Police recorded a statement from Minister Jeevan Kumaratunga on last Friday's incident at Moratuwa, where a group of protesters pelted stones and water bottles at the minister during a demonstration.

Police attempt to suppress Nuriyawatte evidence

Some senior police officers are allegedly attempting to suppress evidence of the recent atrocities unravelled in Nuriyawatte in Deraniyagala, the Daily Mirror learns.

Khuram death: SL ministers apologise

Senior members of the Sri Lankan government have apologised for the death of a Rochdale man in the country in 2011, the visiting MP has said.

Tamil Nadu man in custody

A 30 year-old Indian who came from Tamil Nadu was taken into police custody at Akkaraipattu while he was engaged in trade violating immigration and emigration laws, police said

Strong winds to continue

Fairly strong winds are expected to continue over the country, particularly along the western slopes of the Central hills while several spells of showers or thundershowers will occur in the Central, Sabaragamuwa, Western and Southern provinces, the Meteorology Department said

South Africa beat Sri Lanka by 56 runs

South Africa beat Sri Lanka by 56 runs in the third one-day international at Pallekele on Friday.

Harmful chemical found in four milk powder brands: Report

The Technology and Research Ministry today revealed that a harmful chemical identified as DCD (dicyandiamide) is found in four varieties of imported milk powder available in the market today.

Illegal immigrants to be settled in PNG: Australia

The Australian High Commission today announced that illegal boat arrivals from Sri Lanka would not be settled in Australia, even if they satisfied the criteria for refugee status under the United Nations Refugee convention.

Biyagama PS member remanded

UPFA Biyagama PS member Saman Weerasiri was remanded till August 2 along with five others by the Mahara Magistrate over an assault.

Chief Security Advisor to UN HR in SL

Chief Security Advisor to the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Abraham Mathai is currently on a visit in Sri Lanka.

Stranded Australia-bound Lankans brought ashore

Sri Lanka Navy’s Offshore Patrol Vessel Samudura brought all the 73 stranded Sri Lankans ashore safely today