Accident kills Lankan in UAE

Three workers were killed and 16 injured after the bus they were travelling in crashed in Fujairah. Police identified the dead as two Bangladeshi men and a Sri Lankan man.

Flying Fish: Public performance board seeks AG advice

In light of the controversy arisen over a the screening of the Sinhala film ‘Igilena Malu’ (Flying Fish) at a French Film Festival last week, the Public Performance Board (PPB) today said they are seeking Attorney General’s advice regarding the course of action that should be followed in the future, when being notified or providing approval for foreign film festivals held in Sri Lanka.

Hostages alive from Somali pirate-held boat that sank

At least three, and perhaps all, of the 15-man crew of a merchant vessel that sank last week while being held by Somali pirates are alive, their families said Saturday.

Ensure Colombo doesn't dilute 13th amendment: Jayalalithaa

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J. Jayalalithaa Sunday urged the Indian government to put pressure on Colombo not to axe or dilute a constitutional provision that ensures autonomy to provinces and minorities.

A Pakistani smuggler arrested at BIA

A Pakistani, who is alleged to have had in his possession some 6,000 tablets of Rivotril, was arrested at the Bandaranaike International Airport by officers of the Customs narcotic control unit. These tablets valued at Rs.300,000 are used in treating mental patients but is also rumoured to be used by students.

Two killed in Wattala accident

At least two people were killed in a collision between a van and a motor cycle in the Wattala, Thelangapatha junction on the Colombo – Negombo main road this morning, Police said.

Video: Four nabbed with Kerala Ganja

Four suspects were arrested with 61 kilogrammes of Indian Kerala Ganja by the Puttalam Division Crimes Unit in the Kalpitiya Kudawa area last night, police said.???

Security up at Lankan mission after threat

Security has been tightened at the Sri Lankan deputy high commission in Nungambakkam after the officials there complained of receiving a threat letter a couple of days ago.

US navy SEALs in Trinco

The exercise Flash Style, the Annual Joined Combined Exchange Training (JCET) between the US Naval Special Warfare Community and the Sri Lankan Armed Forces is currently underway at the Naval Dockyard in Trincomalee.

SL ready to deploy female soldiers in peacekeeping missions

Sri Lanka Army announced that a contingent of over 100 female soldiers are trained, ready and are awaiting an opportunity to be deployed in UN peacekeeping missions.

A Bollywod thriller on SL war to be released in Aug

'Madras Cafe' - a Bollywood spy thriller based on the civil war that ravaged Northern Sri Lanka is set to be released on August 23.

Indian fishermen urge govts to end SL Navy's 'highhanded' behaviour

Fishermen from the Nagapattinam coastal district of Tamil Nadu did not set out to sea today, demanding that the Centre and state governments contain the alleged 'high handed' behaviour of Sri Lankan navalmen who frequently cut their fishing nets and damage their boats.

One dead, 88 rescued in Australia refugee boat sinking

Australian authorities were scouring remote seas for survivors on Saturday after a people-smuggling boat carrying 97 went down, with 88 people rescued so far and the body of a baby found

Curepe man on $1,000 bond for pelting Malinga

A Curepe man was yesterday placed on $1,000 bond after he appeared in court charged with throwing missiles at Sri Lanka fast bowler Lasith Malinga on Thursday, during the final of the Cel­kon Mobile Cup tri-na­tion series  at the Queens Park Oval, Port of Spain.

Govt. rules out foreign polls observers

The government yesterday ruled out the need to bring in international polls observers in view of the forthcoming elections to the Northern, Central and North Western Provincial Councils

Retired HC Judge Warawewa on UNP ticket

Former High Court Judge P.B. Warawewa is expected to contest the Central Provincial Council Elections on the United National Party (UNP) ticket from the Kandy District

Video: Govt. using 13-A as a red herring: UNP

UNP parliamentarian Lakshman Kiriella said today the Government was using the devolution of police and land powers to provincial councils as a red herring to divert the people’s attention from the burning issues, because of which the Government was unable to go before the people

Yatiyanthota PS Chairman arrested for bribery

The Yatiyanthota Pradeshiya Sabha Chairman Wasantha Kumara had been taken into custody today for allegedly soliciting a bribe of Rs.15,000 from a person to obtain a license to start a poultry farm in the area

Parliament adjourned due to lack of quorum

Parliament was postponed due to lack of quorum of 20 parliamentarians a shortwhile ago, by the Deputy Chariman of Committees Chandrakumar Murugesu who was at the chair. The law making body is to re-convene on July 23.

Video: PC elections to cost Rs.1,500 million

Election Commissioner Mahinda Deshapriya today said the estimated funds for the Provincial Council elections to be held in September, would increase because of the increase in electricity tariff

Govt. to proceed with PC polls under existing provisions of 13th Amendment

Cabinet spokesman Minister Keheliya Rambukwella said that if the Parliamentary Select Committee did not come up with proposals to amend the 13th Amendment to the Constitution, the Northern Provincial Council elections and other Provincial Council elections will be held according to the existing provisions of the 13th amendment

Big onions import tax hiked

The Finance Ministry announced that the import tax on big onions has been increased by Rs.15 from today.

Angelo banned

Sri Lanka Cricket captain Angelo Mathews has been banned for two One Day Internationals after the team was found guilty of a slow over rate in yesterday’s final against India

Two killed, 13 injured in road accident

One person was killed and six others were injured when a van skidded off the road and crashed into the nearby bridge at Ulapane in Gampola this morning, police said

Accident kills 3 in Polonnaruwa

Three people were killed and 19 others injured when a private bus skidded off the road at Kotaleeya area in Manampitiya, and hit with a tree this morning, police said

India on top after Sri Lanka collapse

Sri Lanka lost their last eight wickets for 30 runs, to be dismissed for 201 off 48.5 overs in the final of the Tri-Nation Series at Queen's Park Oval on Thursday

Mahabodhi Temple again open to the public

The government said yesterday that Sri Lankan pilgrims may now resume pilgrimages to the sacred Mahabodhi Temple in Bodhgaya, India

OIC, Deraniyagala police transferred

The Officer In-charge of the Deraniyagala police station N.D.Gunawardane was transferred to the Padukka police station with immediate effect, police sources said yesterday

President meets Hirunika

Hirunika Premachandra, the daughter of slain Presidential Advisor Baratha Lakshman Premachandra met President Mahinda Rajapaksa at Temple Trees this morning

Govt. thwarts Rosy’s move to get more women

The government today thwarted an attempt by UNP MP Rosy Senanayake to present a private member’s bill seeking to reserve 30 percent of slots for female candidates at local government elections