67 more intercepted off Wennappuwa

The Navy intercepted another boat-load of asylum seekers last night some eight nautical miles off Wennappuwa. The 67 on board included 13 Sinhalese and 54 Tamils. The boat was brought to the Mutwal fisheries harbour and those on board were handed over to the CID.

Elections on September, 8

The Elections department confirmed the Provincial Council elections for the Eastern, Sabaragamuwa and North Central Provinces will be held on Septemeber, 8

Video: Four SLFPers sacked over rape allegations

Four members of the Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) including the Akuressa Pradeshiya Sabha Chairman have been sacked from their posts and the party over allegations of having molested children and women.

UK invites exceptionally talented migrants

The UK government says it invites exceptionally talented leaders in Sri Lanka in the fields of science, humanities, engineering and the arts to work in the UK.

Six beggars fined Rs.10 each

Six beggars charged with begging and obstructing pedestrians in Kollupitiya were fined Rs.10 each and severely warned by a Colombo Court yesterday.

Indian Navy Ship in Trinco

The Indian Naval Ship ‘Chetlat’, a fast attack craft, arrived at the Port of Trincomalee yesterday, the Sri Lanka Navy said.

SLMC didn’t get President’s blessing-Spokesman

Presidential Spokesman Bandula Jayasekera said that Sri Lanka Muslim Congress did not get the blessing of President Mahinda Rajapaksa before going alone for the forthcoming Eastern Province Provincial Council election.

Mother and daughter burnt to death in Kahawatta

Two more women-a mother and daughter- who were burnt to death inside a house in Kahawatte were found by the Police in the early hours today, the Police said.

Rabid dog runs amok in Vavuniya

Some 30 people were bitten by a dog said to be suffering from rabies and admitted to Vavuniya Hospital on Wednesday. The dog had caused havoc in Vavuniya town last afternoon by biting people indiscriminately.

President to intervene in market affairs again

The Commissioners of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Director Board of Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE), members of the Colombo Stock Brokers Association (CSBA) and several high networth stock market investors  have been called for a special meeting by the President

Bollywood's first superstar passes away at 69

Rajesh Khanna, the actor who became Bollywood's first superstar with a string of movie hits in the seventies, died in his Mumbai home on today. He was 69. Khanna was also a former Lok Sabha MP

Summons issued again on former AG

The Colombo Fort Magistrate today issued summons on Seylan Bank Chairman and former Attorney General Mohan Pieris to appear in Court on July 24 in connection with a case filed by a bank customer that funds in her account had been misappropriated

Two TNA candidates withdraw due to threats

Two TNA candidates have withdrawn their candidacy due to threats by an unknown gang in the Batticaloa district, former MP M.K. Sivajilingam said

Video: UNP is united -Sajith

UNP deputy leader Sajith Premadasa said today that he and the party leader Ranil Wickremesinghe were of the same mindset and was working towards achieving victory at the forthcoming elections.

Tense situation in Mannar

Police had fired tear gas on around 500 protesting fishermen in the Uppukulam area in Mannar this afternoon. UPDATE

SLMC to contest alone

Backtracking on its previous decision to contest the Eastern Provincial Council elections under the UPFA banner, the SLMC today decided to contest the elections separately, its leader Rauff Hakeem confirmed

SL sells $1 Billion of bonds

Sri Lanka's $1 billion, 10-year sovereign bond will yield 5.875 percent and was more than ten times oversubscribed, two sources close to the deal said on Tuesday

Ranil faults CB over loss on Greek bonds

Opposition United National Party (UNP) Leader Ranil Wickremesinghe yesterday blamed the Central Bank for the loss of US$6.6 million, which was invested in Greek Bonds and said Parliament could not ignore these questionable deals

Lankan envoy not a war crime suspect-Australia

The Australian Federal Police said that they had dismissed war crimes allegations against Sri Lanka's High Commissioner to Australia, Thisara Samarasinghe more than four months ago, the Australian based 'Canberra Times' reported.

Unlike some of previous Commanders I always listen-Jagath

Army Commander Jagath Jayasuriya said that unlike some of previous commanders he always listens to everyone who comes to him.

Video: Ali Baba and his 40 thieves-SF

Former Army Commander Sarath Fonseka said that the current political culture replicated Ali Baba and his 40 thieves, with middle level politicians following their leaders.

Video: 'Sri Lanka X news' staff files FR case

United National Party (UNP) MP Mangala Samaraweera today filed a fundamental rights violation petition in the Supreme Court challenging the raid on the 'srilankaxnews.com' website and the arrest of its employees by the CID and sought Rs.50 million as compensation.

One more boat with 42 nabbed

Another Australia bound trawler with 42 passengers onboard, including 2 children, was taken into custody off the Batticaloa coast, by the Navy today, sources said.

Dy.Min. Sarana released on bail

Deputy Minister Sarana Gunawardane and fifteen other suspects were released on bail by the Attanagalla Magistrate Court a short while ago on charges of damaging a private property in Horogalla.

Child rapists identified

Four suspects, including member of the Tangalle Urban Council Anjana Liyanage have been identified at the identification parade by the 14 year-old alleged rape victim, today.

SL top military officers cut short India visit

Two senior Sri Lankan defence officials today left here cutting short their visit to the Defence Services Staff College in Wellington, India in the wake of protests by political parties in Tamil Nadu against imparting training to them by India.

Attempt to sell infant fails

Three persons including the parents of a six day-old infant were arrested by the Chilaw Police today for attempting to sell the infant, Police said.

Video: Embilipitiya PS chairman joins UNP

The Embilipitiya Pradeshiya Sabha Chairman Wijaya Witanage (UPFA) today joined the UNP to contest the forthcoming Sabaragamuwa Province Provincial Council election representing the UNP from the Ratnapura district.

Video: UNP threatens to take legal action

The main opposition UNP charged today it would take legal action against the Government if it used and abused state property for election campaigning.

6-year-old SL refugee in TN raped and killed

Security was strengthened at the Sri Lankan Refugee Camp in N.Mettupatti as tension prevailed over the murder of six-year-old Sirija alias Srinidhi. According to police sources, the girl was raped before being killed.