‘Sri Lanka is the only country that has eradicated terrorism’: Army Chief

Army Commander Lieutenant General Mahesh Senanayake said during an interview with the Hindu News paper that Sri Lanka was the one and only country on the world map that had eradicated terrorism from its soil.

Anuruddha Polgampola remanded

Former State Timber Corporation (STC) Chairman Anuruddha Polgampola, who was arrested by the Criminal Investigations Department (CID), was remanded till May 18 by Colombo Fort Magistrate Lanka Jayaratne today.

Bus strike: SLTB ramps up service; leave cancelled

Leave entitlements of Transport Board drivers and conductors had been cancelled due to the scheduled countrywide bus strike, SLTB Chairman Ramal Siriwardana said.

Malaysia's Anwar Ibrahim released after getting full pardon

Malaysia's former Deputy Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has been released from prison after receiving a full pardon from the king on Wednesday.

Death of two-year-old child: Parents arrested

The parents of a two-year-old child, who was found dead in a housing complex at Maligawatte, were arrested last night, Police said.

Keith Noyahr saved because of my intervention: Karu

Speaker Karu Jayasuriya said yesterday that senior journalist Keith Noyahr’s life was saved because of his intervention when Keith was abducted and he is prepared any moment to give a statement on this incident.

Controlling climate with Chinese Technology

Sri Lanka is looking for the possibility of controlling droughts and floods through controlling clouds using Chinese Technology, it was revealed yesterday.

Fmr. STC Chairman Polgampola arrested

Former State Timber Corporation (STC) ChairmanAnuruddha Polgampola was arrested last night by the Criminal Investigations Department (CID), CID Director SSP Shani Abeysekera said.

Britain says disappointed by SL’s pace of change

The British Government on Friday said it was disappointed by the Sri Lanka’s pace of change in terms of fulfilling its international commitments and said there was much remaining to be done.

Hold elections to 3 PCs: Rohitha challenges govt.

Former minister and MP Rohitha Abeygunawardena yesterday challenged the Government to hold elections to three Provincial Councils, Sabaragamuwa,

JVP urges Govt. to reduce fuel prices

The Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) today urged the government to reduce the recently increased fuel prices and said the government was earning the tax income on fuel unreasonably, showing losses of the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC).

30 monks, 16 individuals hospitalised for food poisoning

At least 30 Buddhist monks and 16 individuals were hospitalised due to food poisoning at a Piriven in Periyakulam, Kekirawa today, police said.

GMOA welcomes decision to absorb SAITM students to KDU

The Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) today welcomed the Cabinet decision to absorb 982 SAITM students to General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University (KDU), after their discussion on Friday with Higher Education Minister Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe.

SDIG Seneviratne appointed acting FCID head

Senior DIG D.W.R.B Seneviratne was temporarily appointed by IGP Pujith Jayasundara on service requirements as the Chief of Financial Crimes Investigation Division (FCID) with immediate effect.

2nd British ruggerite passes away

The 27-year-old British rugby player who was undergoing treatment at a private hospital in Colombo, died today due to respiratory difficulties, Police Spokesman Ruwan Gunasekara said.

Speaker officially signs Judicature Amendment Bill

The Judicature Amendment Bill which was passed in Parliament last week was legalised when Speaker Karu Jayasuriya officially placed his signature to the Bill this afternoon.

SL likely to follow Malaysia's example: JO

Sri Lankans may follow what happened in Malaysia where Dr. Mahathir Mohamad was elected as the country's Prime Minister with an overwhelming majority at the recent general elections by defeating the incumbent government, the joint opposition (JO) said today.

LPBOA also threatens to join bus strike

The Lanka Private Bus Owners' Association (LPBOA) would also said that it would launch a strike if the Cabinet approved bus fare increment was not revised, LPBOA President Gemunu Wijeratne said.

Cabinet decision on bus fare not acceptable: IPPBA to strike tomorrow night

The Inter-Provincial Private Bus Association (IPPBA) said it cannot accept the Cabinet Approved fares increase of 6.56 per cent, which would come into effect from tomorrow midnight and that it would launch an islandwide bus strike from by midnight tomorrow against the decision. 

Cabinet approves to absorb 982 SAITM students to KDU

Cabinet approval has been granted to absorb 982 SAITM students to General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University (KDU), Higher Education Minister Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe said.

Cabinet approves bus fare increase of 6.56%

The Cabinet approval was granted today to increase bus fares by 6.56 per cent with effect from tomorrow.  

Power supply restored, says CEB

The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) said that it had restored the power interruption in the Colombo area a short while ago.

Police seek public help to arrest woman over Rs. 15mn fraud

The Police today released a picture of a 50-year-old woman, who was wanted over an alleged financial fraud of Rs. 15 million.

Dilum Amunugama arrives at TID

Joint Opposition MP Dilum Amunugama arrived at the Terrorist Investigation Division (TID) to record a statement this morning.

Three killed, one injured in three-wheeler accident

Three passengers were killed and another injured when a three wheeler skidded off the road and crashed into a tree in Rotumba, Matara last night.

Power supply interruptions in Colombo

Power interruptions have been reported in Pannipitiya, Dehiwela, Sri Jayawardenepura and Ratmalana areas this morning due to the tripping of Pannipitiya - Biyagama 220 kV transmission line, the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) said.

DIG Mahinda Ekanayake to be new FCID Chief

Central Province DIG Mahinda Ekanayake will be promoted as a Senior DIG and be appointed as the Head of the Financial Crimes Investigation Division (FCID) for a period of two months, the National Police Commission (NPC) said yesterday.

FTA with S'pore: GMOA wants to brief President

The Government Medical Officers Association (GMOA) has written to President Maithripala Sirisena seeking a meeting with him before its token strike on Thursday to discuss the detrimental factors in Free Trade Agreement (FTA) signed with Singapore.

Sanga says no to Pataudi lecture; BCCI still divided

Kumar Sangakkara has expressed inability to deliver the annual MAK Pataudi Lecture, the guests and subject of which has become a hot matter of debate among the sections of the BCCI.

Dozens of Palestinians killed as US opens Jerusalem Embassy

At least 41 Palestinians have been reported killed by Israeli troops in clashes on the Gaza border ahead of the opening of the U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem.