Legal action against dual registered voters

The time given to voters to register only in one district to prevent dual-registration will lapse on March 20th and the Elections Commissioner will take legal action against those who ignore the reminders to do so by the department, a senior official said.

Film on Prabha's death; Army

Army Commander Jagath Jayasuriya addressing troops in Mullaitivu today said that the Army would be producing a documentary containing eye witness evidence of the final battle that took place in the Nanthikadal lagoon AUDIO

Delay due to lack of eyewitnesses; IGP

Police Chief N. K.Ilangakoon said today that the delay in solving the Kahawatte double-murder was due to lack of eyewitnesses. Addressing the media the IGP stated that the Police had to conduct investigations based on forensic evidence and this resulted in the delay in  apprehending the suspects.

Transfer not linked to attempted abduction

The Officer –In- Charge of the Kolonnawa Police station, IP S. Samaranayake has been transferred to the field Police headquarters with immediate effect. Police spokesman Ajith Rohana told the Daily Mirror that the transfer had no connection with the attempted abduction of the Chairman of the Kolonnawa during the weekend.

Mihintale Chief Prelate removed

The Chief Prelate of the MIhintale Rajamaha Vijharaya Ven. Namalweva Rathnasara Thero has been suspended by the Malwathu Chapter with immediate effect. The Chief prelate has been accused of child molestation.

"Ali Baby" surrenders

The UPFA member of the Weligapola Pradeshiya Sabha  Wasantha also known as "Ali Baby" who is a suspect in the murder of a 21 year-old youth has surrendered to the Ratnapura Police a short while ago.  Villagers are reported to have celebrated the arrest

Special child care unit of Kalubowila closed

The special child care unit of the Kalubowila hospital has been closed due to an infection in the ward, Director of the Kalubowila hospital Dr Anil Jayasinghe said

Govt. trying to create a rift within TNA; Sampanthan

Tamil National Alliance's leader R. Sampanthan said that the government has continuously tried to create a rift within the TNA

Mahela is the best captain-Akram

Former Pakistani skipper and a legendary pace bowler, Wasim Akram hailed Sri Lankan captain Mahela Jayawardene as the best captain in the world.

Girly no more

Popular yesteryear actress Girly Gunawardane (77) passed away yesterday and the funeral will be held at the Borella General Cemetery today (12) at 5.30 pm. She is the mother of popular film star Sabeetha Perera and husband of the late actor/ director Stanley Perera.

India’s support for US resolution would backfire: Swamy

The Janata Party leader today said India should not join human rights groups at a UN meeting in passing a “one sided” resolution condemning Sri Lanka for alleged human rights violations during its war against the LTTE

Sajith hits out at US-resolution

The US- resolution on Sri Lanka filed at the UN Human Rights Council is a violation of the UN charter and an infringement of internal affairs of a country, UNP Deputy Leader Sajith Premadasa said yesterday

She-camel dies due to wrong diagnosis

A she-camel of the Dehiwala Zoological Gardens died on Saturday while being treated on the advice of the veterinary surgeon assuming that she had been pregnant.

US soldier kills 16 Afghan civilians

A US soldier in Afghanistan has killed at least 16 civilians and wounded five after entering their homes in Kandahar province, senior local officials say.

India take up fishermen issue in Colombo

India has asked its mission in Colombo to take up the issue of 16 fishermen being allegedly injured by the Sri Lankan Navy with the authorities in that county.

Afghan family arrested at BIA

CID sleuths at the Bandaranaike International Airport, Katunayake arrested an Afghanistan couple and their five children this morning when they were attempting to leave for Germany on fake visas, police said.

Abduction claim not true - Army

Buses of SB’s brother set on fire

Two buses belonging to Central Provincial Council Chairman Saliya Dissanayake, brother of minister S.B.Dissanayake were set on fire by unknown persons at his Madanwala residence in Haguranketa, early today,police said.

Battle of the Blues ends in draw

The 133rd Battle of the Blues cricket encounter between Royal College and S. Thomas College ended in a draw at SSC grounds a short while ago. Royal college were 22 for one wicket at the end of their second innings chasing a target of 241 set by the Thomians.

SL’s commitment needed-Akashi

Special Representative of the Japanese government for Sri Lanka Yasushi Akashi stressed the need for Sri Lanka’s commitment to the full implementation of the LLRC report.

Sicille Kotelawala in UK-Interpol

The Criminal Investigations Department has informed the Colombo High Court that Sicille Kotelawala, a respondent in the Golden Key case is currently residing in Britain.

B’desh to use Hambantota port

Lankan sentenced in Dubai

A Sri Lankan national and two others have been jailed for three months as they stole a watch worth Dhs15,000 belonging to a hotel client on Dec.10 last year, in Dubai, Gulf Today reported.

Threat to actress: Lady Doctor transferred

The Chief Medical Officer (CMO) of the Kataragama hospital has been transferred to the Middeniya Rural Hospital with immediate effect, after her husband had allegedly threatened popular Sinhala actress Sanoja Bibile.

ASP caught in the act

Bribery sleuths arrested an Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) from the Nugegoda area a short while ago at a temple in Wijerama for allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs. one million out of 1.2 million demanded from a woman in Maharagama, officials said.

Pro-Tamil outfits target SL academic

Activists of several pro-Tamil movements in Tamil Nadu disrupted an international conference held at the Manonmaniam Sundaranar University (MSU) in Madurai, India and forced the organisers to send away a Sri Lankan academic, on Thursday, Times of India reported.

Minister’s aide not being probed-Police

Police said UPFA Pradeshiya Sabha member L.H. Dharmasiri who had reportedly fled  Kahawatta with his family, after his brother was arrested in connection with the killing of a mother and daughter, was not being investigated but his statement might be recorded.

3 months leave for Duminda & Keheliya

Parliament today granted three months leave for both Minister Keheliya Rambukkwella and MP Duminda Silva owing to their health condition. 

Coordinating secy. removed - Minister

Public Administration and Home Affairs Minister W.D.J. Seneviratne said his Coordinating Secretary Lokugam Hewage Dharmasiri has been removed from his post and all powers delegated to him were withdrawn

Soldiers’ killing over personal dispute - Army

It has now been revealed that a Soldier shot himself after killing two other soldiers over a personal dispute in Chavakachcheri, Jaffna, Military Spokesman Brigadier Nihal Hapuarachchi stated 3 soldiers shot dead in Jaffna