Deaths due to allergy?

Though it was initially believed that the deaths of a young mother and child from UAE was due to food poisoning, it is now suspected that the reason could be an allergy caused by a mosquito repellent vapor in the hotel room

Pakistan beat SL, seal final berth

Pakistan sealed their place in the final of the Asia Cup after they completed a comprehensive bonus-point victory over Sri Lanka at Dhaka on Thursday

SF acquitted in Hi-Corp case

High Court judge Sunil Rajapaksa today acquitted Sarath Fonseka from the Hi-Corp case, dismissing it by saying that he cannot be sentenced twice on the same offence VIDEO

We are not with Wimal - Yapa

Boycott of Google mail and US products is a personal choice of Minister Wimal Weerawansa and government does not endorse that view, acting Cabinet spokesman Lakshman Yapa Abeywardana told at today’s cabinet media briefing

SL envoy apologises to Indian MPs

Sri Lanka's envoy to India Thursday apologised to Indian MPs for his comments that sought to link those questioning Colombo's human rights record with the Tamil Tigers.

A poacher killed in shooting

A poacher was killed when Wildlife Conservation Officers opened fire during a raid in the Maduruoya National Park early morning today.  The 27 year-old victim was a resident of Henanigala area.

Karunanidhi not to press for amendment on SL

A day after demanding that the government must commit to voting against Sri Lanka for its alleged war crimes at a United National Human Rights Council session in Geneva, former Tamil Nadu chief minister M Karunanidhi led DMK seems to have softened its stand.

Do-or-die battle for SL cricket team

The ever-so-unpredictable Pakistan face their first big test of the tournament when they take on an injury-hit Sri Lankan team, which was outclassed by India in its lung-opener, in an Asia Cup league match today (Thursday).

SL to auction another Mannar oil block

The Sri Lankan government may go ahead with another international round of licensing for another block in the Mannar Basin within approximately the next three months, according to Director General of the Petroleum Resources Development Secretariat (PRDS), Saliya Wickramasuriya.

Emiratis’ death under investigation

Ambassador Hamad Saeed Al Shamsi, Director of the Department of Operations at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the Ministry has been following up and coordinating with the UAE Embassy in Colombo over the death of family of Emirati Mohammed Ali Obaid Al Mazrouei in Colombo.

Double murder: UPFA PS member arrested

Godakawela UPFA Pradeshiya Sabha member L.H.Dharmasiri, who was absconding, has been arrested by a special police team in connection with the double murder in Kahawatta, Police said.

Mathews out of Asia Cup

Sri Lanka suffered a blow on Wednesday when influential all-rounder Angelo Mathews was ruled out for the rest of the Asia Cup due to a calf injury.

Wimal should first be true to his word-UNP

UNP Parliamentarian Dayasiri Jayasekara said that Minister Wimal Weerawansa should first be true to his word and boycott American products before calling on others to do.

Need to keep implications in mind: India

Amid pressure from various parties to support a UN resolution against Sri Lanka, Government today made it clear that it will decide on its action keeping in mind the implications on the reconciliation process as it does not want deepening of confrontation in that country. 

JVP challenges Wimal over Google boycott

Challenging the request made by government minister Wimal Weerawansa’s to stop consuming American products and to refrain from using Google, the JVP urged the government to abolish the defense pact signed with the USA and to impose an export embargo on that country.

Two schools closed due to Mumps

Spread of mumps among the school children in two schools in the Kalutara district has resulted in the closure two schools indefinitely from today.

Two Dubai nationals die in SL

A 22-year-old mother and her one and half year old child, both Dubai nationals died at a private hospital in Wattala early today, police said. The reasons for the deaths are yet to be known.

US concerned over latest charges

Ministers contradicting each other; Karu

Former UNP deputy leader Karu jayasuriya asked the government to clarify its position regarding the implementation of the LLRC recommendation as there were contradicting statements by Ministers.

India beat SL in Asia cup match

India beat Sri Lanka by 50 runs in the ongoing Asia cup played in Bangladesh a short while ago. The Indians scored 304 runs batting first helped by opener Gautham Gambhir and Virath Kohli who scored centuries. The Lankan top order looked to take the game away from the Indians but a middle order

Dont use Gmail, Google; Wimal

Government minister Wimal Weerawanshe called on all Sri Lankans to boycott  American products including Gmail, Google and beverages originating from America.

Amnesty claims ‘preposterous’-SL

While rejecting the latest allegations of arbitrary, illegal detention in Sri Lanka, and extrajudicial execution made by Amnesty International (AI), Minister of Justice Rauff Hakeem said that the claims are made to tarnish the image of Sri Lanka internationally at this ‘crucial juncture’.

Eleven remanded on charges of prostitution

Eleven suspects including nine women from remote areas of the country were arrested and produced in Court by the police, on charges of having run a brothel under the guise of a massage parlour at Galle road, Kollupitiya

SL opt to bowl against India

Sri Lanka captain Mahela Jayawardene won the toss and elected to field in the second match of the 2012 Asia Cup at Mirpur on Tuesday

SL issue rocks Indian Parliament

Both the Indian Rajya Sabha and the Lok Sabha had to be adjourned till 12 noon today following the uproar in the House over the over the issue of alleged atrocities by Sri Lankan forces, Indian media reports said VIDEO

Lankan arrested with Rs.10.1mn gold

A Sri Lankan youth who arrived at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) from Singapore was arrested last night with more than Rs.10.1million worth gold, airport customs said

Woman injured in grenade explosion

A woman was injured after an explosion of a hand grenade last evening in Dorawaka area in Warakapola, police said

Otters AC owe Govt. Rs.354mn in rent

The Thimbirigasyaya Divisional Secretary (DS) has decided to take legal action against the Otters Aquatic Club (OAC), located on a Rs.1.2 billion block of state land in Colombo 7 to collect Rs.354 million in defaulted rent, the Daily Mirror learns

Lankans charged with killing

Two Sri Lankan men charged with the murder of an Oxford farmer have been further remanded in custody to June 5 for a scientific report to be completed

New rules for SMS news alerts

The director-general of the Media Centre for National Security (MCNS), Lakshman Hulugalle today instructed news agencies that issue news alerts over mobile phone to obtain approval before they send out news relating to national security, the security forces or the police.