Lawyers discussing Fonseka’s release: Anoma

Former Army Commander Sarath Fonseka’s wife Anoma said yesterday their lawyers were discussing the terms of her husband’s release after it was confirmed by President Mahinda Rajapaksa when she met him on Wednesday night

Lankan scholar attacked in India

A PhD scholar from Sri Lanka, who was pursuing her research at National Dairy Research Institute (NDRI), Karnal in India  was seriously injured on Thursday evening after she was attacked by a gang of unidentified youths

TNA divided over high command

The Tamil National Alliance (TNA) appears to be divided over its registration as a separate political party, after its ally ‘Ilankai Tamil Arasu Kachchi’ (ITAK) opposed the proposal by other parties to appoint a high command comprising representatives of all the parties in the alliance, informed sources said yesterday

Court summons Mohan Peiris

Homagama Magistrate issued summons on former Attorney General Mohan Peiris to appear in court for the inquiry into the disappearance of journalist Prageeth Ekneligoda

Cabinet approves SF’s release

President Mahinda Rajapaksa has obtained the approval of the cabinet of ministers to release jailed Sarath Fonseka, Presidential Spokesman Bandula Jayasekara said

Ranil gives deadline for Govt.

United National Party (UNP) Leader Ranil Wickremesinghe said today his party would come out strong against the government because the people complained that the opposition was ineffective in its campaign against the soaring cost of living

Court blocks Olympic telecasting except state TV

Commercial High Court issued an order preventing Asia Pacific Broadcasting Union (APBU) from awarding telecast rights of upcoming London Olympics any channel except state run, Rupavahini

Jailed LTTE prisoners on strike

A group of 80 ex-LTTE prisoners who are being held at the Colombo Remand Prison in Welikada have commenced a hunger strike urging authorities to hasten court hearings or to release them.

SL to offer dual citizenships

The government is to amend the Immigration and Emigration Act of Sri Lanka in order to offer dual citizenships, a minister said

MR promised to free SF-Anoma

President Mahinda Rajapaksa has promised to free jailed former army chief SarathFonseka unconditionally and at the earliest opportunity, the ex-general's wife said on Thursday, AFP reported.

American jumps off Colombo hotel?

An American believed to have jumped off the 5th floor of a five-star hotel in Colombo died after admission to the Colombo National Hospital last evening, police said.

‘Transferred students will not be affected’

Students already transferred from one national school to another school for Advance Level will not be affected by the circular canceling such transfers, Minister Bandula Gunawardane said.

Crucial announcement on SF likely on Saturday

Former Army Commander Sarath Fonseka is most likely to be released from jail next Saturday – on the day of the third year anniversary of the war victory against LTTE separatists, the Daily Mirror learns

Charred body found in Narahenpita

Police have found a charred of a 28 year old youth in a car on Park road, Narahenpita early today, police spokesman SP Ajith Rohana said UPDATE

Case on SF assassination attempt

The suspect who had been in remand custody for more than 6 years in connection with the assassination attempt of Former Army Commander Sarath Fonseka in a suicide bomb blast at the Army Headquarters in 2006 was yesterday further remanded till May 30 by a Colombo Court

Anoma more hopeful now than before

Former Army Commander Sarath Fonseka’s wife Anoma said yesterday she had not been notified by anyone of her husband’s impending release despite reports to that effect

Judge’s house bombed

A bomb has been hurled at the residence of Marawila Additional District Judge and Magistrate Chandana Kalansuriya at Marawila a short while ago. No casualties reported, police said

Aide says grandmother not in house as Dhanuna came

Giving evidence in the case filed against Dhanuna Tillekeratne’s grandmother, a domestic aide who had been employed at her home told Court that Mrs. Tillekeratne (grandmother) had not been at her residence when Dhanuna Tillekeratne arrived there on February, 2010

Fraud in Matale police

Two woman police constables and a home guard were interdicted for their alleged involvement in a fraud in the Matale Police Headquarters. They are alleged to have misappropriated the reward fund

More facilities for SL refugees

The Indian State government yesterday announced some more welfare measures for Sri Lankan Tamil refugees living in camps.

23 Police Officers transferred

Twenty-three police officers- including three SSPs, four SPs and four ASPs were transferred with immediate effect based on service requirements, the Police Headquarters announced.

Sun Sea case: Two men charged

The man who allegedly purchased the ship-Sun Sea-that carried 492 Tamils to Canada has been charged with illegally organizing its entry, as has another person who was onboard the rickety craft.

Two VIP mill owners ruling paddy fields in Polonnaruwa

The parliamentary Committee on Public Enterprises (COPE) has in its inquiries found that two politically influential mill owners in the Polonnaruwa district have defaulted on the repayment of loans amounting to Rs.300 million borrowed from a state bank, it is learnt.

UNP doubts whether Govt. is genuine

The United National Party (UNP) said today there were questions whether the Government was genuine about Monday’s bilateral talks with the UNP though there was the possibility of a broad dialogue with all opposition political parties to resolve the national issue. 

Gas explosion: 18 hospitalized

A liquid petroleum gas pipeline explosion at a crab packing factory in Dankotuwa this morning left 18 workers suffering from respiratory problems and requiring hospital treatment, police said. They said except for one all the others are women.

Heavy showers expected –Met Dept

The Meteorological Department today warned that heavy showers will be expected in the coming weeks with the Southwest monsoon condition becoming active over Sri Lanka.

Jayasuriya duped in Toronto

A group of international cricket players, including Sri Lanka's Sanath Jayasuriya say they are still waiting to get paid after participating in a marquee event in Toronto this past weekend.

Police entry copies to be issued speedily

The Sri Lanka police department has introduced a facility to obtain a copy of the original police entry instantly, Police spokesman Ajith Rohana said

SF will be released soon: MR

Jailed former Army Commander of Sri Lanka Sarath Fonseka, who led the Eelam war IV against the Tamil Tigers and helped win it, is set to be released shortly

Indian worker’s death: Questions over visas

Amid the death of an Indian worker at a Gampaha steel factory, immigration and emigration authorities are asking people to help trace foreigners working in Sri Lanka without valid work permits, officials said yesterday.