471 fined for speeding on Expressway

The Southern Expressway Traffic Division has fined 471 individuals mainly for exceeding the speed limit (100 kilometers per hour). A total of 51 accidents have been reported so far since the first expressway in Sri Lanka was opened on November 27.

Suspension lifted on Pera Student Unions

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Who is Kumar? - JVP maintains

JVP leader Somawansa Amarasinghe speaking to Daily Mirror online maintained that he did not know of the existence of 'Kumar Mahaththaya'. responding to a query by the Daily Mirror as to the JVP's response on the detainment of the wife and children of the elusive JVP rebel leader Kumar Gunarathnam

Elusive JVP rebel leaders family detained

The wife and 2 children of elusive leader of the JVP’s rebel group Kumar Gunarathnam also known as 'Kumar Mahaththaya' were detained at the Bandaranaike International Airport a short while ago according to the Police.

Meteor 2012

Sri Lankans will get the opportunity of viewing the first meteor shower in the New Year on Tuesday January 3 the Sri Lanka Astronomical Association said yesterday.

12 Lankans caught trying to sneak out of Malaysia

Twelve Sri Lankan nationals and four Afghans were arrested at Pantai Sungai Tengah, Bandar Penawar, while they were attempting to sneak out of Malaysia yesterday.

CAA yet to act on gas price revision

The authorities have not yet taken a decision to increase domestic gas prices, despite such a request from the Laugfs Gas Company, official sources confirmed yesterday.

Debate over Saddam Hussain Gramam in East

A controversy is brewing in the Eastern Province following the fall of the Saddam Hussain regime in Iraq, over the move by certain quarters to change the name of the village hitherto called Saaddam Hussain Gramam in Eravur.

ETA approval must for short-term visitors

Short-term visitors to Sri Lanka and transit passengers should obtain travel authorization prior to their arrival in the country from today, officials said.

Somawansa re-appointed as party leader

JVP leader Somawansa Amarasinghe was reappointed as the party leader and nine dissidents were expelled from party at a special convention today in Debarawewa.

Underworld firgure found dead in Thalawathugoda

A wanted criminal  known as ‘Dabare’ was shot to death in Kimbulawewa in Thalawathugoda by an unidentified gang after he was abducted last morning. According to police sources the 40 year old victim was wanted by the police for a number of criminal activities

JVP Dissdents to sever links with the party

JVP dissidents who boycotted the party’s special convention today said that they would sever political links with the party hereafter. The party had its special convention today to appoint a new set of office bearers expelling the dissidents who have now formed a new organisation called “Movement for People’s Struggle' (MPS)

Eleven treasure hunters arrested

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7.0 magnitude earthequake hits Japan

A 7.0 magnitude earthquake occurred on Sunday afternoon in the east of the Japanese main island of Honshu, shaking was felt in Tokyo, local media reported

Two Indians arrested with foreign currency worth Rs.11mn

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SL among world’s top five destinations to travel in 2012

The world’s leading and  most discerning and trusted monthly travel magazine in Britain 'Condé Nast Traveller', has nominated Sri Lanka as one of the top five destinations to watch in the year 2012. The travel experts of the magazine have predicted that Sri Lanka will be among the hottest new holiday destinations for travellers in the coming year

10 SJP students suspended

Ten more students of the Sri Jayawardenapura University have been suspended due to their involvement in violent activities within the university premises, university authorities say.

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