Only ministers under influence of drugs can condemn killing of criminals: JVP

Only Ministers who are under the influence of drugs could condemn the killing of the underworld criminal in Matara, JVP-affiliated Voice Against Corruption (VAC) Convenor Wasnatha Samarasinghe said today.

Makandure Madush’s accomplice ‘Thilak’ shot dead

Manel Rohana alias Thilak, an accomplice of underworld figure Makandure Madush, was shot dead during a shootout at Kamburupituya in Matara this evening, Police Spokesman SP Ruwan Gunasekera said.

High quality rice at affordable prices: Amaraweera

The Paddy Marketing Board (PMB) will enter the domestic rice market shortly for the first time and sell high-quality rice varieties at an affordable price while maintaining a steady price for paddy, Agriculture Minister Mahinda Amaraweera said.

People will see no reason for PCs: GL

The Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) said today people would question the practical need for provincial councils if the government delayed elections to them any further.

Anunayake's sermon: Those misunderstood it make statements-Gota

Former defence secretary Gotabaya Rajapaksa said today that he could not understand why the President, the Prime Minister, the Finance Minister and others are interested in a private 'anushashanawa' by Ven. Wendaruwe Upali Anunayake Thera.

Leopard killing: Suspects remanded

The four suspects who were arrested by the Kilinochchi police over the leopard killing incident was remanded till June 29 by the Kilinochchi magistrate today.  

Heavy traffic at D.R. Wijewardena Mw

Heavy traffic was reported along the D.R. Wijewardena Mawatha in Colombo 10 due to a protest march organised by a group of postal workers outside the Central Mail Exchange (CME).

Georgia arrests eight Sri Lankans for trying to illegally cross border

Eight Sri Lankans have been arrested by the border police and state security service of Georgia for attempting to illegally cross the border in the Adjara region, the Agenda.ge News reported on Sunday.

Gota arrives at FCID

Former defense secretary Gotabhaya Rajapaksa arrived at the FCID this morning to make a statement over an alleged misappropriation of government funds to build a monument for his parents Police said.

Leopard killing: Another four suspects arrested

Four more suspects were arrested by the Kilinochchi police in connection with the incident where a leopard was brutally killed at Ambalakulam in Kilinochchi on Thursday.

Army corporal shot at in Ratmalana

An army corporal was hospitalised after being shot at by a group of men arrived in a three-wheeler and a motorcycle at Chakindarama Road in Ratmalana this morning, police said.

I only meant governance based on firm policies: Anunayake

In response to critical remarks made by persons about a speech made by him in which the Nazi dictator Hitler was mentioned, Anunayake of the Asgiri Chapter Ven. Wedaruwe Dharmakeerthi Sri Ratanapala Thera clarified that he only meant governance based on firm policies with this reference.

Aloysius had given liquor dealership to some MPs: Ranjan

Perpetual Treasuries Chief Arjun Aloysius has given liquor sales dealerships from Mendis Ltd to several MPs at a discount, Deputy Minister Ranjan Ramanayake alleged yesterday.

SL Army peacekeeping mission held up due to delay in clearance by HRCSL

The deployment of another contingent of military personnel for UN peace keeping mission has been held up due to the delay in giving clearance for them by Sri Lanka Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka HRCSL, it is learnt.

University Education in imminent jeopardy- CaFFE

There would be a negative impact on the University Education in the long-run because of the Rs. 1 billion worth of funds of the University Grants Commission (UGC) that had been invested in the controversial bond transaction, Campaign for Free and Fair Elections (CaFFE) said.

Man shot at in Kotahena

Two men arrived on a motorbike opened fire at a man at Jampettah Street in Kotahena this evening, Police Spokesman Ruwan Gunasekara said. He said the victim was admitted to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) of the National Hospital, Colombo. 

Foreign courts not permitted to try our soldiers - AG

Attorney General, in his sum up on the Bill entitled “Mutual Assistance in Criminal Matters (Amendment)” submitted that Government of Sri Lanka will not permit any of our soldiers to be tried in foreign jurisdiction on war crimes.

Calling for military rule is contrary to Buddhism - PM

If someone called for a Hitler type military rule in this country in my presence I would have condemned it right there as it is against Buddhism, Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe said over the weekend.

Hajj agents heap charges on Hajj Committee

The Hajj Agencies Union of Sri Lanka today urged President Maithripala Sirisena to appoint a Commission to probe the alleged corruptions in the Hajj pilgrimage committee at the Department of Muslim Religious And Cultural Affairs, which comes under the purview of Ministry of Muslim Religious Affairs.

Two missing, three rescued in raft mishap

Two people went missing and three others were rescued after a raft toppled in Malagane Tank in Wariyapola this afternoon, Police said.

Two arrested over leopard killing remanded

The two suspects who were arrested by the Kilinochchi police in connection with the incident where a leopard was brutally killed at Ambalakulam in Kilinochchi on Thursday (21) were today remanded until June 29 by Kilinochchi Magistrate.

Escaped LTTE member arrested in Mankulam

A suspect, an ex-LTTE member who had fled while transporting LTTE material in a three-wheeler in Oddusuddan, had been arrested last night at Mankulam, the Police said.

Army denies withdrawing its formations in North and East

Sri Lanka army said some political elements are attempting to put the national security at risk by misleading the public on the grounds that the Army is in the process of withdrawing its formations in the North and East and downsizing its strength.

Two arrested over leopard killing

Two suspects were arrested by the Kilinochchi police in connection with the incident where a leopard was brutally killed at Ambalakulam in Kilinochchi on Thursday.

Pakistani woman found dead on SL-bound flight

A Pakistani woman, who was on board the UL 306 flight from Wangi in Singapore to Sri Lanka, was found dead yesterday, Police said

Rule of law must prevail even for criminals: Mangala

In the wake of the death of Matara robbery’s main suspect, Finance and Media minister Mangala samaraweera said in a twitter message that the rule of law must prevail even when dealing with criminals.

Vandersay sent home on disciplinary grounds

Leg-spinner Jeffrey Vandersay has been recalled home from West Indies over conduct to breach of contractual obligations of the agreement signed between SLC and Vandersay.

Local industries being neglected by import oriented govt.: Dinesh

Joint Opposition MP Dinesh Gunawardane yesterday charged that local industries were in crisis due to the government's policy of favouring foreign industrialists and asked what action the government would take to protect local small and medium-scale entrepreneurs.

Zimbabwe President survives explosion at rally

Zimbabwe President Emmerson Mnangagwa has survived an apparent bomb attack in the city of Bulawayo, BBC reported.Video footage from White City Stadium appears to show an explosion happening close to Mr. Mnangagwa as he was leaving the stage having addressed supporters.

Demarcated areas outside Knuckles boundary: Ministry

The Public Enterprise and Kandy City Development Ministry yesterday said the report of the team of auditors sent to the Knuckles Mountain Range had revealed that the lands demarcated for the proposed-projects were outside the rock boundary of the mountain range.