Veteran actor Gamini Hettiarachchi passes away

Veteran stage and tele-drama actor Gamini Hettiarachchi passed away at the age of 66 at the Colombo National Hospital this evening, Sri Lanka Singers Association (SLASA) President Keerthi Pasquel said.

Horowpothana suspects remanded

The five suspects who were arrested in Horowpothana on Friday for allegedly maintaining links with the National Thowheed Jama’ath (NTJ) and its leader Zahran Hashim, were remanded till June 4.

New govt. will take office, if Govt is defeated by the NCM: JVP

JVP MP Vijitha Herath today said if the no-confidence motion against the government was won in parliament, it will not lead to an election but would only provide an opportunity to form a new government.

Special body appointed to probe Kurunegala doctor

The Health Ministry has appointed a special investigation body to look into the allegations against Dr Siyabdeen Mohamed Safi of the Kurunegala Hospital who is accused of performing sterilization on women forcibly, Minister Dr Rajitha Senaratne said today.

Prez assures security, urges envoys to lift advisories

President Maithripala Sirisena yesterday explained to foreign diplomats in the country that he could guarantee the national security situation was 99 per cent ensured.

Water cut in Maharagama and suburbs due to urgent repair

Water supply to Maharagama and suburbs would be suspended for seven hours from 1 pm till 8pm today due to an urgent repair, the National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) said.

Prof. Wijesooriya issued notices to appear in court

The Court of Appeal today issued notices on Professor Sarath Wijesooriya to appear in the court on June 21 over contempt of court charges.

SriLankan and Mihin Commission extended till June 30

The term of the Presidential Commission of Inquiry (PCoI) probing irregularities at SriLankan Airlines, SriLankan Catering and Mihin Lanka, has been extended till June 30, 2019.

Copper factory employees ordered to appear in CID

Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Court today ordered eight employees of the copper factory in Wellampitiya, to give statements to the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) from tomorrow to June 01.

Mathews urges Mahela to help them

Angelo Mathews, the former Sri Lanka captain has urged legendary cricketer Mahela Jayawardene to help them with his knowledge and encouragement in this crucial time.

Muslim leaders seek legal redress for suspects not linked with terrorism

A group of Muslim political leaders, including some ministers, have requested President Maithripala Sirisena to give redress to the suspects arrested in connection with incidents not directly relevant to terrorism, the Daily Mirror learns

Special select committee to entertain written submissions

The special select committee appointed to look into the Easter Sunday attacks has decided to entertain written submissions filed by the general public.

Unlawful sterilisation: Affected women requested to give evidence

Director of Kurunegala Teaching Hospital, Dr.Sarath Weerabandara, requested from the women to complain immediately to the hospital authorities if they feel that they had been subjected to unlawful sterilisation after caesarean operations performed by the controversial doctor.

‘Why should I resign’: Bathiudeen

The Financial Crimes Investigation Division (FCID) on Saturday recorded over five-hour long statement from Minister Rishad Bathiudeen over an alleged financial misappropriation.

Horrowpothana NTJ group leader has fled the country: Police

The person called ’Abu Bakkar’ who is believed to be the Horrowpothana and Kebethigollewa coordinator of the National Thowheed Jamaath (NTJ) Organisation, had fled to a Middle Eastern country, the police said.

Govt. to revise laws giving effect to Sharia – Vajira

Some parliamentary acts introduced between 2010 and 2015 had given effect to aspects of Sharia law or Islamic law, and the government would revise them, a Minister said yesterday.

Traffic lane law to be strictly implemented

The traffic lane law would be strictly implemented in the country and motorists would be given two weeks to comply with it, Police Spokesman Ruwan Gunasekara said today.

23 suspects arrested during special raid in Narahenpita

Twenty-three suspects, including a woman, were arrested during a special search operation carried out by the police and the military personnel in the Narahenpita area from 7 am to 3 pm today.

Police receive complaints against Bathiudeen, Hisbullah

Two complaints have been received against Minister Rishad Bathiudeen and Eastern Province Governor A.L.A.M. Hisbullah, Police Spokesman Ruwan Gunasekara said today.

Inform CID if have complaints over illegal sterilisations: Police

The police today urged the public to inform the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) If they have any complaints against Dr. Seiugu Siyabdeen Mohamed Shafi for having carried out any illegal sterilisation.

53 hospitalized following wasp attack

Fifty-three people were hospitalised following a wasp attack during a ’Shramadana’ campaign at the President’s College in Minuwangoda today.

Two SL Peacekeepers among those honoured by UN

Captain Hamangoda Wasantha Dinesh Jayawickrame and Corporal Sakralage Samantha Wijekumara of the Sri Lanka Army, who both lost their lives in 2018 while serving with the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA), were among the fallen peacekeepers to be posthumously awarded the Dag Hammarskjold Medal, the UN said.

Three nabbed over Darga Town WhatsApp Group

Three persons including a creator of a WhatsApp Group called ’Darga Town Breaking News’ arrested in Darga Town, Aluthgama yesterday on charges of inciting communal hatred trough social media by the Aluthgama Police.

ISIS boat reportedly sets off from SL, Kerala Coast on high alert

The Kerala coast has been put on high alert following intelligence reports that boats carrying 15 ISIS terrorists had set off from Sri Lanka to the Lakshadweep islands, police said Saturday, the NDTV reported.

Bodies of two women found in Mahavilachchiya

The bodies of two women who were died under suspicious circumstances, were found at Kuda Thammannawa lake in Mahavilachchiya yesterday, police said.

41 Australia bound persons intercepted

The Sri Lankan Navy yesterday intercepted 41 persons illegally bound for Australia in a multi-day trawler, police said.

MR, Modi reiterate commitment to strengthen ties

Opposition Leader Mahinda Rajapaksa and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi had reiterated their commitment to strengthen ties and work towards the mutual benefit of both nations.

Doctor arrested in Kurunegala, handed over to CID

Seigu Siyabdeen Mohamed Shafi, a doctor attached to the Kurunegala Hospital who was arrested for earning assets in suspicious manner, was handed over to the CID, Police Spokesman SP Ruwan Gunasekera said.

FCID quizzes Minister Bathiudeen

The Financial Crime Investigation Division (FCID) recorded over five-hour long statement from Minister Rishad Bathiudeen over an alleged financial misappropriation.

Air quality monitoring machines to be operational next month

The Central Environmental Authority (CEA) yesterday said the air quality monitoring machines installed in Battaramulla and in Kandy would be operational next month and the Authority would be in a position to monitor air quality 24 hours a day from June.