Aluthgamage fails to fulfill bail conditions, remanded

MP Mahindananda Aluthgamage, who was arrested and released on bail by the Fort Magistrate’s Court, was remanded a short while ago as he failed to fulfil bail conditions. MP Aluthgamage was arrested by the Financial Crimes Investigation Division (FCID) today

Aluthgamage released on bail

UPFA MP Mahindananda Aluthgamage, who was arrested by the Financial Crimes Investigation Division (FCID) today, was released on bail by the Fort Magistrate’s Court a short while ago.

Pakistan’s National Defense Uni. delegation in SL

A 21-member delegation from the National Defense University (NDU) of Pakistan, led by Major General Fiaz Hussain Shah, is currently visiting Sri Lanka on a foreign study tour from April 15 to 19.

FCID arrests MP Mahindananda Aluthgamage

United People's Freedom Alliance (UPFA) MP Mahindananda Aluthgamage was arrested by the Financial Crimes Investigation Division (FCID) today on charges of misappropriating government funds amounting to Rs.39 million in 2014 to buy Carrom and Checker-boards.

President arrives in London to attend CHOGM

President Maithripala Sirisena arrived in London this morning to attend the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM).

Aluthgamage arrives at FCID

United People's Freedom Alliance (UPFA) MP Mahindananda Aluthgamage arrived at the Financial Crimes Investigation Division (FCID) a short while ago to give a statement in connection with misappropriating government funds worth Rs.39 million.

SL joins C'wealth Clean Oceans Alliance to end plastic pollution

Countries from across the Commonwealth have yesterday pledged to eliminate avoidable single use plastic in an ambitious bid to clean up the world’s oceans.

Father and son killed, mother injured in accident

A 31-year-old man and his 3-year-old child were killed while his wife sustained injuries when the car they were travelling in skidded off the road and toppled at Kumdukwela in Ella yesterday.

US to impose new sanctions on Russia for supporting Syria

United States' Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley said Sunday the Trump administration will announce more sanctions against Russia on Monday, the CNN reported.

Navy assists distressed foreign sailing ship

Sri Lanka Navy's Advanced Offshore Patrol Vessel SLNS Sayurala assisted a foreign yacht named "Sandetie" which had distressed in deep seas 72 nautical miles off  Galle Light House yesterday

Iran approves extradition treaty with Sri Lanka

Iranian lawmakers in Tehran on Sunday had ratified a bill on the extradition treaty between the governments of Islamic Republic of Iran and Sri Lanka, the Islamic Republic News Agency reported.

BIA immigration office ceiling collapses

A section of the ceiling of the Immigration Office at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) collapsed on Friday due to heavy showers an official said.

Fire breaks out in Karapitiya Hospital

A fire broke out at the main laboratory of the Karapitiya Teaching Hospital in Galle this evening, the Police said.

379 admitted to National Hospital during New Year

A total of 379 people were admitted to the National Hospital in Colombo during the last two days of 13 and 14, Hospital’s Deputy Director General Dr. Kumara Wickramasinghe said today.

Iranian Speaker to visit SL, Vietnam to discuss Syrian situation

A delegation headed by Iran’s Parliament Speaker Ali Larijani would arrive in Sri Lanka and Vietnam to discuss about the Syrian situation among other bilateral and international issues, MEHR News Agency reported today.

Man kills wife in Tangalle, commits suicide

A 22-year-old woman was killed by her husband near the Weligediya Beach at Kudawella in Tangalle this afternoon, police said.They said the husband had committed suicide afterwards in the Suriyawella area.

National Oil Anointing Ceremony tomorrow

The national oil anointing ceremony will take place tomorrow (16th April) at 10.16 am at Attanagalla Purana Raja Maha Viharaya, under the patronage of Speaker Karu Jayasuriya and Health Minister Dr. Rajitha Senaratne, the Government news portal announced today.

President leaves for UK

President Maithripala Sirisena left for the United Kingdom today to attend the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) to be held in London. The President is expected to meet British Prime Minister Theresa May, Commonwealth Secretary General Patricia Scotland and have bilateral talks.

Three spill gates of Udawalawa Reservoir opened

Three spill gates of the Udawalawa Reservoir were opened today owing to the heavy showers experienced in catchment areas, the Disaster Management Centre (DMC) said today.

Indian on tourist visa arrested for selling garments

A 52-year-old Indian man was arrested by the police yesterday while he was engaged in cloth business at Rajamalwatta Junction in Modara violating visa conditions.The suspect, who had arrived in Sri Lanka on a tourist visa, would be produced in the Hulftsdorp Magistrate’s Court today.

Sri Lankan wins lawsuit against UK Health Service

A Sri Lankan refugee who could not speak English has won a legal battle against the UK (NHS) National Health Service after her child was brain damaged after hospital staff did not explain the importance of feeding a newborn, the Telegraph reported on Friday.

Another Chinese arrested with cigarettes worth Rs. 1.4 mn

A Chinese man was arrested while attempting to smuggle in cigarettes valued at Rs. 1.4 million at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake this morning, the Customs Department said.

Legal action against careless cycle race organisers

Police Spokesman Ruwan Gunasekara today said they would seek legal action against the organisers of cycle race events if any fatal accident occurred during the races because of backup vehicles.

Russia calls for UN Security Council meeting on Syria

Russia on Saturday called for an emergency meeting of the United Nations Security Council as Moscow said it would consider supplying S-300 missile systems to Syria following US-led airstrikes, Reuters reported today.

Four Lankans arrested with Wallapatta worth Rs. 9.4 mn

Four Sri Lankans were arrested while attempting to smuggle out Wallapatta valued at Rs. 9.4 million to Dubai at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake this morning, the Customs Department said.

683 acres of land in Thelippalei released to legal owners

The Sri Lanka Army released a record 683 acres of land in Thelippalei to 964 legal owners during a ceremony held on Friday in Thelippalei.

Let us work together to bring true peace: Sampanthan

Lasting peace and harmony are inevitable for a country to make progress in development and other areas of concern, Opposition Leader R. Sampanthan said in his New Year message.

Eight-month-old killed, seven injured in Kochchikade accident

An eight-month- old infant was killed and seven others were injured when the car they were travelling in veered off the road and crashed into railings of a nearby bridge at Madapalla in Kochchikade on the Negombo-Meerigama Main Road last evening, Police said.

US, UK and France launch air strikes in Syria

The US, UK and France have launched air strikes against alleged Syrian chemical weapons facilities in response to chemical weapons attack in a Damascus suburb a week ago, the Guardian reported a short while ago.

Committed to achieving sustained peace and prosperity: PM

Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe said in a New Year message, that the dawn of spring brought the flourish of nature and nourishes the human spirit, as we think about the ideas of cooperation and forgiveness.