No warning board or red light, lorry pays price

A container lorry transporting a consignment of tiles ran off the road at the Massala Junction in Beruwala on the Colombo-Galle road and toppled. Inquiries revealed that the driver had lost control of the vehicle that fell into a pit dug by workers attending to some water supply maintenance work.

JVP unions calling for 40% salary increase

A Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) affiliated trade union today urged the government to grant a 40 per cent salary increase so as to cushion the burden on an already suffering people from the fall out of the unprecedented increase in fuel prices.

Soldier in alleged attempt to rob ATM machine

A solider who allegedly attempted to rob an ATM machine belonging to the Kurunegala People’s Bank Branch today was arrested by police personnel on patrol. The 22-year-old suspect was attached to the Gemunu Watch at Nawandakulam in Jaffna and was on leave. 

Protesters disperse

Protesters gathered in front of the Fort Railway Station dispersed a short while ago.

Protest continues

The protest organised by the UNP today is still continuing despite heavy police presence. The STF have just arrived at the scene and are armed with weapons. The MPs present at the scene have left the site after General Secretary Tissa Attanayake and stalwart Joseph Michael Perera urged protestors to leave peacefully. VIDEO

Brutal crackdown by the Police:Harin

UNP MP Harin Fernando said that the attack on todays protest was brutal and the government would not be able to continue to suppress the voice of the people.

Tissa and Joseph Michael urge protesters to leave

UNP Secretary Tissa Attanayake and MP Joseph Michael Perera have arrived at the scene and are urging the protesters to leave

JJ injured at protest

UNP MP Dr. Jayalath Jayawardena has been injured and he was rushed to hospital. His injuries were caused due to a tear gas pump which hit his head

People’s right to protest taken away: Kiriella

Tear gas is being fired once again at the protesters gathered in Fort. Meanwhile, Daily Mirror online speaking to Lakshman Kiriella says that the people are protesting against the corrupt regime and that the people’s right to protest by the constitution has been taken away AUDIO

Protesters sit on main road

The entire road leading to the Fort Railway Station has been cordoned off and thousands of people are seen trying to get make alternate routes into the railway station. We can see that the crowd have managed to break a gate to enter the railways station A group of protesters can be seen sitting on the main road while MP Harin Fernando is negotiating with the police and protesters

SL beat Australia in 6th ODI

Sri Lanka scored 152 for two beat Australia by eight wickets in the sixth One Day International in the Commonwealth Bank Series according to the Duckworth Lewis method

Water cannons and tear gas fired at protesters

The procession is currently heading towards the Hilton Colombo area but the police have cordoned off the area with barricades. The angry crowd after having being provoked are hooting and some have managed to get through the barricades while water cannons and tear gas are being fired at them

Leading figures yet to arrive at protest

The angry protesters gathered at the Fort Railway Station are currently burning a pro government cut out that was placed near the railway station. Opposition Leader Ranil Wickramasinghe, Karu Jayasuriya and other leading figures are yet to arrive to the protest

Increase salaries and reduce cost of living

The UNP protesters gathered at the Fort Railway Station are calling for salary increase and for a reduction in the cost of living. They also attacked a pro government cut out

Protest not against Mervyn, in support of government: Ranaweera

Kelaniya Pradeshiya Sabha Chairman Prasanna Ranaweera speaking to Daily Mirror online said that the protest organised today was not against Minister Mervyn Silva, but in support of the government. “ We are here to support the efforts of the government, the people have gathered here in support of President

HRW is promoting pro-LTTE propaganda

Director General of the Media Centre for National Security (MCNS) Lakshman Hulugalle in response to the allegation levelled by the Human Rights Watch (HRW) on the recent announcement made by the Sri Lanka Army that it is another government delaying tactic while facing international pressure said that it is one of their tasks that they are engaged in before the UNHRC session in Geneva as a part of promoting pro-LTTE propaganda

Heavy traffic in Fort due to UNP protest

Heavy traffic can be seen near the Fort Railway Station as the UNP protest is about to begin

Sanga scores 10,000

Kumar Sangakkara became the tenth cricketer to score 10,000 one-day international runs, during his innings against Australia at the Sydney Cricket Grounds, a short while ago

Cricketers to be paid dues

Sri Lanka’s unpaid cricketers are to receive their full dues by the end of this month, after Sports Minister Mahindananda Aluthgamage secured the release of Rs.600 million from the Bank of Ceylon for this purpose, the Sports Ministry announced today

Govt. extends relief packages to poorer sections of society

The government today extended the relief packages to cushion the recent fuel price increase effects on poorer sections of the society which include electricity consumers, school van owners as well as fishermen, three-wheeler owners and Samurdhi recipients

National Reconciliation Policy to be presented shortly

A draft towards a National Reconciliation Policy is currently being prepared and will be presented shortly for public discussion by Presidential Advisor on Reconciliation and MP Prof. Rajiva Wijesinha

Aussies bundled out for 158

Australia were bowled out for 158 a short while ago setting a target of 159 in 41 overs. Earlier the match was stopped for about an hour due to rain and the overs were reduced to 41 by taking the Duckworth Lewis method into account

No decision on bread price hike yet

The Bakery Association said today that a decision on the price of bread will be made after today’s meeting with the members of the association.The price revision of bakery products would be likely if tax concessions are not provided, All Ceylon Bakery Owners’ Association President N.K. Jayawardena said

Whitney Houston's funeral Saturday will be broadcast

Saturday's funeral for legendary pop singer Whitney Houston is expected to be made available for television and web streaming from the New Jersey church where she grew up, Houston's publicist said Wednesday  VIDEO

Meter taxis to charge Rs.2 more from 2nd Km onwards

Meter taxi charges will be increased by Rs.2 per kilometre to keep up with the recent increase in fuel prices, the Association of Sri Lanka Metre Taxi Services said yesterday

Cabinet shoots down transport allowance for public servants

The Cabinet has turned down a request by Labour Minister Gamini Lokuge to give a transport allowance to public servants so as to cushion the burden caused by the increase in bus fares, sources said yesterday

If govt. can afford Deyata Kirula it can do without fuel price hike: IUSF

"A government that spent Rs.21,000 million on Deyata Kirula can afford to reduce the fuel prices," Inter University Students Union convener Sanjeewa Bandara said

Fishermen in Negombo await Presidential intervention

The chairman of the Negombo Fishermens' Association Fernando said they have decided to not go to sea until the Government comes up with a viable solution to the fuel price hike

Lightening injures 21 persons in Kamburupitiya

At least 21 persons including 18 army solders were hospitalised after being struck by lightening today

Statements recorded from both sides: CID

The CID team that had been sent by the IGP to investigate the death of a 28-year-old fisherman in Chilaw during a protest yesterday had recorded statements from both sides although no arrests have been made regarding the incident