Man with gold biscuits nabbed

A person who was due to fly to Bangalore-India was nabbed with nine gold biscuits weighing1201grams by the police narcotic bureau officers last evening, police said.

SLPL shrouded in more mystery

News of the "alleged corruption which centres around a taped conversation" has spread in several media outlets locally and internationally after Sri Lanka Cricket issued a press released on Sunday to this effect

Govt. perturbed over UN review team

India, Spain and Benin have been assigned by United Nations Human Rights Chief Navaneetham Pillay to assess the human rights situation in Sri Lanka at the November Universal Periodic Review (UPR)

Swamy slams Karunanidhi

Janata Party president Subramanian Swamy today condemned DMK chief M Karunanidhi for his “outrageous” remarks against Indo-Sri Lanka relations at a pro-Eelam TESO meet.

UPFA, SLMC clash in Ampara

A tense situation was reported from the Adalachchenai area in the Ampara District after two groups, comprising supporters of the SLMC and the UPFA, had reportedly clashed this evening.

Import tax on B.onions and potatoes increased

Minister Johnston Fernando said today that import tax on a kilo of Big Onions and potatoes will be increased by Rs.25 and Rs.20 respectively with effect from midnight today.

Min. Rishad issued notice by Mannar court

Mannar magistrate Ranga Dissanayake today issued notice on Minister Rishad Bathiudeen to appear in court on August 27 for allegedly threatening a judge.

More errors in A/L question papers

The Examinations Commissioner W. M. J. Pushpakumara today vowed to do justice to the 2012 GCE A/L candidates and said none of them would be made to suffer with regard to the errors in several question papers.

Thief falls asleep inside wine store

A man who had allegedly broken into a wine store on Ratnapura road with the intention of stealing money was arrested by the Rakwana police. He had fallen asleep after being intoxicated by the alcohol he had consumed while in the store, when the arrest was made.

Video: Power cut to continue - CEB

CEB said it will continue the day-time power cuts until Wednesday and meanwhile decide on whether or not to extend the power cut period further. UPDATE

ICC probes alleged corruption in SL

The International Cricket Council (ICC) is investigating alleged corruption in Sri Lanka, which centres around a taped conversation, a Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) press release has said.

Tilak to quit SEC?

In spite of the commendation the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chief Tilak Karunaratne received from the Committee of Public Enterprises (COPE) last week for ‘excellent performance’, the regulator is believed to be under extreme pressure, which may eventually lead to his stepping down, Mirror Business reliably learns.

Swaziland King due here

Swaziland King Mswati III will arrive in Sri Lanka today on a three-day State visit, the Government Information Department said.

SL gang arrested in Dubai

Five Sri Lankans allegedly broke into a medical store in Jumeirah and stole three laptops, the Dubai Criminal Court heard. The accused, identified as OMB, 22, clerk, AMR, 30, office boy, MSF, 21, salesman, and MAM,25, store keeper, are also charged with destroying two safes.

Housing complex for ministers & deputy ministers

The government has decided to acquire a 20 storey housing complex in Bambalapitiya to provide official residences for ministers and deputy ministers, Cabinet has approved the purchase of this housing complex for Rs. 425 million.

UN agencies hit by lack of funds

UN agencies in Sri Lanka remain hard pressed to continue with humanitarian assistance to war affected people in the North due to lack of fundings, a UN official said. 

From London to Rio de Janeiro

The Olympic spotlight has now moved to Rio de Janeiro and South America's first shot at the Olympic Games.

Be watchful about development too: MR

President Mahinda Rajapaksa called on the people to be vigilant in respect of development activities as it was difficult to contain corruption and malpractice in those activities despite efforts made by the government.

Allocate more funds for defence: Ratnasiri

Senior Minister Ratnasiri Wickramanayake today said that armed forces and police should be equipped with modern weapons as there were signs of terrorists raising their heads again.

Rs 1 mn reward for info on Kahawatte killers

The Police department has decided to award Rs.1 million to any individual who provides correct information about the whereabouts of suspects involved in the killing of a mother and daughter in Kotakethana area in Kahawatte on July 19.

Indian Court permits holding of TESO meet

Bringing an eleventh hour relief to DMK chief M. Karunanidhi, the Madras High Court today permitted holding of the much-hyped pro-Eelam TESO meet called by him in Chennai, this afternoon.

Errors in A/L Agriculture paper

Errors in the 2012 A/L Examination seems to mount with reports of another error in Agriculture Paper II (Old Syllabus) held yesterday (11) morning.

Badulla tense, HQI injured

Police used tear gas to disperse a group of minor employees at the Badulla Hospital, who were protesting in front of the hospital blocking the main road this morning, police said.

DMK holds conclave on Tamil issue

After Chennai Police denied permission to hold a public meeting in an apparent effort to revive the defunct Tamil Eelam Supporters Organisation (TESO), the DMK is holding a conclave on the Sri Lankan Tamil issue at a private hotel in the city.

SLPL:Nagenahira Nagas wins

Nagenahira Nagas beat Ruhuna Royals by 5 runs on Duckworth/Lewis method in the first match of the Sri Lanka Premier League tournament at the R. Premadasa Stadium this evening.

Govt. begins resettling in PTK

The resettlement ministry said today that some 380 families or 1204 people are to be resettled at east Puthukudyiruppu (PTK), having moved them away from the Manik Farm welfare camp in Vavuniya in the north where they were putting up.

SLPL: Ruhunu to bat first

Ruhunu Royals, led by Lasith Malinga won the toss and elected to bat first, in the first match of the inaugural Sri Lanka Premier League, against the Nagenahira Nagas.

Swamy asks Jaya to visit SL

Janata Party President Subramanian Swamy on Saturday asked Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa to visit Sri Lanka to ‘help foster Sinhala-Tamil’ reconciliation as he took jibes at DMK chief M. Karunanidhi for going ‘bankrupt’ on ideas on the Sri Lankan Tamils issue.

India needs to take relook at dealings with neighbours-MR

In the strongest reaction yet to India's contentious support to a US sponsored resolution at the UNHRC against Sri Lanka earlier this year, President Mahinda Rajapaksa has broken his silence by calling upon the Indian government to have a relook at its dealings with its neighbours.

Russian drowns

A 32 year-old Russian national drowned in the Induruwa seas last evening, police said.