Maldives bans hotel spas after protests

The Maldives has ordered hundreds of luxury hotels to close their spas after protests by an Islamist party which claimed they were a front for prostitution, an official says

Not interested in SLMC post: Carlo

In the midst of controversy over Prof. Carlo Fonseka’s appointment as Sri Lanka Medical Council (SLMC) Chief in the coming month which certain groups in the medical profession had protests against in fear of an impending crisis in the medical sector, Fonseka said today that he was not interested in the SLMC Chief.

Cyclone ‘Thane’ moves from SL

The Meteorological Department says fisherman can now engage in fishing in the seas around the country as the risk caused by cyclone ‘Thane’ outside Sri Lanka has diminished.

JVP convention to expel rebels

The nine Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) central committee members who defected from the party are likely to lose their positions when the party appoints its new central committee at a special convention tomorrow at Debarawewa in Tisshamarama.

Full strength to curb traffic offenders: Police

The Police Headquarters said today that it will deploy its full strength today to arrest individuals for speeding and drunk driving during New Year celebrations.

Release him with civic rights

Amidst speculation that former Army Commander will be released on January 1, UNP reformists led by MP Karu Jayasuriya and Deputy Leader Sajith Premadasa today urged the government to release him with his civic rights in tact.

Principals, teachers want A/L results revised

Ten education sector trade unions including principals and teachers charged that the formula used to calculate the GCE A/L Z-score was flawed and therefore urged the government to revise the results and issue it afresh.

Step father arrested over the death of 5 year old

A step father was arrested by the police for brutally assaulting and burning three step children in Haputhale leaving a five year old boy dead.

PC commits suicide after shooting his girlfriend

A police constable committed suicide after he allegedly shot his girlfriend this evening inside her house in Madurankuliya, the Puttalam police said.

Notice of injunction issued on JVP leadership

The District Court of Colombo today issued notice on the JVP leadership informing  that the court will restrain them from holding the convention which is scheduled to be held at Tissamaharama on January 1 in the event if they  ignored the  court’s notice.

Five policemen injured in clash

Five policemen were injured when a clash took place between villagers and police during a music concert which was held on Thursday night at the Hakmana Urban Council grounds.

Five youth arrested for harassing a tourist

Five youth were arrested in Negombo for harassing a Swedish tourist while she was on the Negombo beach

Take action against those responsible for the A/L issue: JHU

The JHU urged the minister to take action against those who are responsible for the Advanced Level results issue. Speaking to Daily Mirror online, the Deputy General Secretary of the JHU Udaya Gammanpila stated that the lack of early preparation on the part of the authorities

‘Thane’ moves to India

The tropical cyclone ‘Thane’ in the Bay of Bengal, entered India early this morning, December 30. The bad weather conditions in the Northern sea areas of the island are expected to ease while dry and cold weather will prevail over the island

TNA call for debate regarding A/L results

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Fish trader found dead after being abducted

A fish trader was found dead last night in Thotalanga after he was abducted by an unknown group in Modara on Wednesday, the police said

Minuwangoda UPFA urban councillor found dead

The body of a Minuwangoda UPFA urban councillor, Dinesh Chandrasiri Silva was found under a bridge in the Diyagampola area in Kotadeniyawa last night. According to the police his death remains mysterious

Everyone's passing the ball regarding the A/L fiasco: Thalatha

UNP Ratnapura District Parliamentarian Thalatha Athulokarala speaking to Daily Mirror online today said that the government is not taking responsibility in the recent debacle regarding the Advanced Level results

Four Narahenpita police personnel remanded

The Colombo Vacation Court Magistrate has remanded four police personnel attached to the Narahenpita Police on charges of having forcibly obtained Rs.1,030 from an aviation engineering student and sexually harassing a girl who was with him at the Narahenpita Krimandala Mawatha police checkpoint on Friday night

Soldier arrested for killing army officer

A soldier was taken into custody for killing an army officer and injuring another officer by shooting them in Jaffna today, army officials said

Lankan found dead in Chennai-bound train

A Sri Lankan national was found dead on Thursday in a Chennai-bound train at a Bhopal railway station, officials said Thursday

Strong winds and rains in North

Strong winds and rains expected in North, North Central and North Western Province due to thunder storms developing in Bay of Bengal, Department of Meteorology  stated

Two Lankans remanded in connection with attempted murder

The Limassol District Court issued an eight day remand yesterday for two Sri Lankan suspects aged 25 and 38, in connection with the attempted murder of a 32-year-old compatriot on December 17 in Limassol.

CPC gets $ 2.5mn as legal fees

A Singapore arbitration panel has ordered CITI Bank to pay $2.5 million to Ceylon Petroleum Cooperation (CPC) as legal fees for the Hedging case, the Petroleum Ministry stated

Island rankings at 2011 GCE A/L’s

The following students were ranked first second and third in the island rankings in their respective streams at the 2011 GCE Advanced Level Examination:

Stranded SL fishermen safe

Sixteen Sri Lankan fishermen who were said to have been stranded in the sea outside Sri Lanka as result of thunder storm ‘Thane’ are now safe and would reach Sri Lankan shores shortly, a spokesman from the Ministry of Fisheries said a short while ago

Man arrested for possessing pornographic videos

A youth who had allegedly possessed pornographic video clips on his mobile phone was arrested by police on Galle Road in Kollupitiya and produced before the Colombo Fort Acting Magistrate who released him on bail.

Re-correct answer scripts papers: Sajith

UNP Deputy Leader Sajith Premadasa today requested the education authorities to cancel the results of the GCE advanced Level Examination and subject all question papers to a process of re-correction in order to do justice to the students who have been affected by the errors of results.

Tarzan's chimp Cheetah 'dead at 80'

Cheetah the Chimp, co-star of the 1930s "Tarzan" films with Johnny Weissmuller and one of the world's oldest chimpanzees, has died in Florida. He was thought to be about 80 years old.

Free "tuk-tuk" taxis for Parisians

Parisians have a new, very affordable way of getting around the French capital as of this week - free "tuk-tuk" taxis.