Two cops killed in accident in Galgamuwa

Two police officers aged 29 and 31were killed when their motorcycle collided head on with a cab in Galgamuwa on the Anuradhapura- Padeniya Main Road last night, Police said.

Three jumbos killed by train collision

Three elephants including a young calf were killed after a herd was hit by the Batticaloa bound train while the elephants were walking across the tracks, the Railway Control Room said.

National Elections-UNP will take vital decisions soon: Akila

The United National Party (UNP) Working Committee will soon take vital decisions with regard to the national elections that are due in 2019 and 2020, Party General Secretary and Minister, Akila Viraj Kariyawasam said yesterday.

Private entities show reluctance to implement RTI: Official

Compared to state institutions, the private entities which come under ‘Public Authorities’ had shown less cooperation to the process of Right To Information (RTI), National Media Centre Director Jagath Liyanarachchi said yesterday.  

Sri Lanka knocked out by Afghanistan

Afghanistan have on Monday knocked five-time Asian champion Sri Lanka out of the continent’s premier ODI competition.

SL embassy staff in Austria recalled to send a message: President

While confirming that the entire staff of the Sri Lankan Embassy in Austria including its Ambassador was recalled, President Maithripala Sirisena today said he ordered to do so to send a message across to other Sri Lankan missions as well.

Maneka Gandhi requests President to free elephant ‘Bandula’

Indian Minister and animal rights activist Maneka Gandhi has written to Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena requesting him to free elephant ‘Bandula’ from Dehiwala Zoo, the NDTV reported on Monday.

British drowns in sea off Mirissa

A British man drowns while bathing in the sea off Mirissa with his girlfriend this evening, Kotawila Police said.

CID questions Namal Kumarage for 10 hours

Namal Kumarage the leading figure of the organization identified as an anti-corruption movement was today questioned by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) for nearly ten hours as to how DIG of the Terrorist Investigation Division Nalaka Silva informed him of a plot to lay harm on the lives of President Maithripala Sirisena and former Defence Secretary Gotabaya Rajapaksa by using underworld criminal Makadure Madush who is absconding court

Archaeological monument demolished in Kilinochchi

An archaeological monument in Kilinochchi is reported to have been demolished by officials of the local authority in the area on a request made by Tamil National Alliance (TNA) MP S. Sritharan.  

Draft charges served to Wimal and six others

The Colombo Chief Magistrate today served the draft charges against NFF Parliamentarian Wimal Weerawansa and six others for protesting at Bullers Road opposite the UN office, on the arrival of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Prince Zaid Raad Al Hussain of the UNHRC on February 6, 2016.

JHU wants general amnesty for military personnel, LTTE cadres

The Jathika Hela Urumaya(JHU), an ally of the government, today called for a general amnesty to all the military personnel and LTTE cadres charged for war crimes.

SL ranks 76 at latest Human Development Index

Sri Lanka ranked 76 at the latest Human Development Index (HDI) with a value of 0.770 under the category of countries with ‘High Human Development’, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) said.

VAT on imported fabric reduced to 5%

The Value Added Tax (VAT) on imported fabric would be reduced to five percent with effect from midnight today, Finance and Mass Media Ministry said.  

CA refuses Johnston’s reversion bail application

The Court of Appeal has refused the reversion bail application filed on behalf of former Minister Johnston Fernando a short while ago.

Pakistani arrested with heroin worth Rs. 16mn at BIA

A Pakistani national was arrested by Customs officials at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) this morning, when he attempted to smuggle in 1.6 kg of heroin valued at Rs. 16 million.

Indefinite country-wide strike from September 24: bus associations

All Ceylon Private Bus Association (ACPBA) and the Private Bus Workers’ Association (ACPBWA) today warned that they would launch a country-wide indefinite strike from September 24 midnight, demanding a hike in fares and due to the revision of recent traffic fines.

DIG of TID transferred after allegation of assassination plot

DIG in charge of the Terrorist Investigation Division (TID) Nalaka de Silva has been temporarily transferred to the IT division yesterday, Police Spokesman Ruwan Gunasekara said.

Namal Kumarage questioned for seven hours by CID

The Criminal Investigation Department(CID) grilled for seven hours Namal Kumara who revealed as to how DIG of the Terrorist Investigation Division Nalaka Silva informed him of a plot to lay harm on the lives of President Maithripala Sirisena and former Defence Secretary Gotabaya Rajapaksa by using underworld criminal Makadure Madush who is absconding court at the moment.

Sri Lanka detains 5 Indians over fixing fears

Sri Lanka cricket's anti-corruption unit detained five Indian spectators on suspicion of match-fixing during Sunday's third and final women's ODI between the hosts and India, an official said.

Treasury to absorb SriLankan liabilities

The government decided to create a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) under Treasury to absorb the total liabilities of SriLankan Airlines after writing them off its balance sheets, a Minister said yesterday.

Prominent member of Yahapalana gov. is behind Keith Noyahr’s abduction: JO

The Joint Opposition said today that a prominent member of the yahapalana government was behind the abduction of journalist Keith Noyhar.

Two killed in Hatton Accident

Two individuals succumbed to death after the three-wheeler in which they were traveling toppled on the Hatton- Nuwara Eliya Road and crashed into a private bus coming on the opposite side this evening, police said.

'Atha Kota's associates instill fear psychosis among estate workers in Deraniyagala

During an observation visit to Noori Estate in Deraniyagala recently, estate workers had complained Minister of Hill Country New Villages, Infrastructure and Community Development Palany Thigambaram of the harassment they facing by the associates of former Chairman of the Deraniyagala Pradeshiya Sabha Anil Champika alias ‘Atha Kota’ convicted and sentenced to death over the murder of an estate superintendent in 2013.

US protects its soldiers but wants us to prosecute ours: Godahewa

The US, which co-sponsored the UN resolution on Sri Lanka with the intention of getting Sri Lankan armed forces personnel prosecuted on charges of war crimes, has vowed to protect its soldiers from being subjected to unjust prosecution from the International Criminal Court (ICC), Dr. Nalaka Godahewa said.

Two male bodies recovered from Ragala cave

Two bodies of males were recovered in a rock cave at a forest in Ragala this morning, the Ragala Police said.

Four killed train-car collision at Omanthai

At least four women were killed and another two hospitalised when the KKS –Matara express train crashed with a car at an unprotected railway crossing at Pandrikeida Kulam in Omanthai this morning.

Kuwaiti couple given suspended sentence for assaulting customs officers

The Negombo Magistrate handed a six-month jail sentence suspended for five years for the Kuwaiti couple, who were arrested by the Airport Police for assaulting five customs officials on July 27, after they were found guilty.

President recalls ambassador to Vienna for not answering phone

President Maithripala Sirisena recalled his top envoy to Austria and five other embassy staff for failing to answer his long-distance telephone calls, officials said Saturday.

SL crash to heavy defeat despite Malinga magic

Lasith Malinga returned to international cricket with a bang claiming four wickets in his first match in 12 months, but the butterfingered Sri Lankans have themselves to blame for the crushing 137 run defeat against Bangladesh in the opening fixture of the Asia Cup here at the  Dubai International Cricket Stadium last night.