Infant found near Fort railway

A 5 month-old infant was found near the railway line behind the Lake House in Fort a short while ago, the Police said

Woman falls prey to crocodile

A 43 year-old woman fell prey to a crocodile, while she was bathing in the Nilwala River near Rajagalgoda, Kamburupitiya yesterday, the Police said

India should play a role –CPM leader

Maintaining that the 13th Amendment to the Sri Lankan Constitution was the consequence of the historic Rajiv-Jayawardene Accord, India’s CPM leader Sitaram Yechury on Friday said that India should play a role in the implementation of the provisions of the accord while strengthening the best of relations between our two sovereign countries

More ties with more countries-SL

Sri Lanka said that it has forged diplomatic ties and further strengthened its relationships with a large number of countries in Latin America, Africa and the Caribbean

AG sues 18 ex-MPs for not settling bills

The Nugegoda District Judge today issued summons on 18 former MPs who had not paid rent and settled electricity and water bills at the MPs’ quarters in Madiwela.

Britain asked to safeguard SL cricketers

The Sri Lankan Embassy in London has been directed to request the British Government to provide security to the Sri Lankan Cricketers and Sri Lankans in Britain in the wake of reports of coordinated attacks on them, the Ministry of External Affairs said today.

Mervin vows to keep a hold on his tongue

Minister Mervin Silva said today that in future he would not accuse anyone of anything without knowing the proper facts.

CPC not incurring losses: Minister

The Jathika Sevaka Sangamaya (JSS) said today that the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) was incurring more heavy losses in billions of rupees after reopening the Sapugaskanda Oil Refinery.

Stabbing of lecturer: Suspect recovering

The suspect, who is alleged to have stabbed the Open University Legal Studies Department Head on Wednesday, is recovering and conscious, Kalubowila Teaching Hospital Deputy Director Dr. Lionel Muhandiram said

MR sends condolences to Singh

In a letter addressed to Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh, President Mahinda Rajapaksa expressed condolences today for the loss of life and property as a result of the unprecedented natural calamity in north India.

Journalists can decide on media ethics: MR

President Mahinda Rajapaksa said today he would permit journalists to decide on a code of ethics for themselves instead of the government introducing one for them.

PSC on constitutional changes appointed

Parliamentary Select Committee on constitutional changes was appointed today.It comprises 19 members and is headed by Minister Nimal Siripala De Silva as its Chairman

Video: UK wants SL to keep its commitments

The British Government said it would have the opportunity to further urge Sri Lanka to make concrete progress in areas of concern during the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) to be held in Sri Lanka

Gotabhaya Rajapaksa a great king: Mervyn

Minister Mervyn Silva said he sees Gotabhaya Rajapaksaas a brave and great king who rescued this country and someone who strengthens the hands of President Mahinda Rajapaksa

SL imposes 10 pct tax on gold imports

"The government has imposed a 5 percent customs duty and another 5 percent surcharge on gold imports," a top government official who is involved with the decision making told Reuters on condition of anonymity Update

Presidential Comm.for Matale Mass Grave issue

Former Supreme Court Judge S. I. Imam, former High Court Judge Bandula Atapattu and former Parliament Secretary General Dhammika Kithulegoda have been appointed to the Presidential Commission set up to probe the Matale mass grave issue

Ricky Ponting to quit cricket

Former Australian Test and one-day cricket captain Ricky Ponting has announced he will retire from all forms of the game in Octobe

Jagath Chamila wins best actor award in New York

Talented Sri Lankan actor Jagath Chamila was awarded the best actor's award a short while ago at the New York City International Film festival in New York for his outstanding role in 'Sameege Kathawa' (Sam's Story)

All missing journalists are alive -Arundika

All journalists, including Sandaruwan Senadheera of Lanka E news, who are said to have disappeared, are living abroad, government MP Arundika Fernando told Parliament today

India beat SL by 8 wickets, enter finals

India defeated Sri Lanka by eight wickets and entered the finals of ICC Champions Trophy 2013 on Thursday, and will play against England in Birmingham

SL set 182 run target for India

Sri Lanka scored 181 for eight in their Champions Trophy semi-final against India in Cardiff today.

Govt. looks into threats against SL cricketers

The government today charged that the Tamil youth in England had been hired by certain groups to carryout various activities including death threats against Sri Lankan cricketers who are participating in the ongoing Champions Trophy one day tournament, but assured the matter would be looked into by the government

Audio: Casinos won’t develop Lanka’s economy: Harsha

Well-known economist and UNP parliamentarian Harsha De Silva said today casinos, which were being set up in Colombo, were not meant to develop country’s economy because of the huge tax concessions given to the owning companies

Sri Lanka to bat first

Indian captain MS Dhoni won the toss and elected to field in the match against Sri Lanka in the ongoing Champions Trophy 2nd semi final.

Major fire at Mihintale forest reserve

A major fire broke out in the Mihintale forest reserve a short while ago. Our reporter said the fire brigade units and the Air Force rushed to the scene in order to douse the spreading fire

Video: Lecturer stable; suspect still unconscious

The Open University lecturer, who was admitted to hospital with stab injuries, is in a stable condition, Accident Services Training Coordinator and Team Leader Pushpa Ramyani de Soysa said ???

Met department issues warning

Fishing and Naval communities from Mannar to Potuvil via Galle and Jaffna to Trincomalee are requested to be alert as strong winds up to 70KmPH are expected in the regions, Metrology Department said in a communiqué

Brothel raided in Nugegoda

Four women, manager and another were arrested in a brothel which had been operating clandestinely in Nugegoda, yesterday by the Mirihana Police

Infant’s body found in garbage bag

A body of an infant was found in a garbage bag near South Thalangama, Battaramulla when employees of Kaduwela Municipal Council were collecting garbage yesterday, police said

5 SL Tamils shifted to Trichy special camp

Five inmates of the special camp for Sri Lankan Tamil refugees in Chengalpattu were shifted to a new camp in Trichy on Tuesday. The move comes amid the government’s decision to hand over the Chengalpattu and Poonamallee camps to the State prisons department