SI killing: Police offers cash reward for information

Police today announced a cash reward for information that could lead to the arrest of a suspect wanted in connection with the shooting incident in which a Sub Inspector was killed and two Constables were injured at Maspotha, Kurunegala on November 15.

Demonetize Rs. 5,000 note- PHU

The Pivithuru Hela Urumaya (PHU) today urged the government to follow the example set by the Indian government to destroy the black market by demonetizing the Rs. 5,000 note.

Special TV channel for live Parliamentary sessions

A special TV channel, which will only telecast parliamentary proceedings live, will be launched in three months time, Speaker Karu Jayasuriya informed Parliament today.

Case against Weerawansa fixed for trial

The lawsuit filed against MP Wimal Weerawansa by JVP General Secretary Tilvin Silva for the publication and distribution of a book titled "Neththa Venuwata Etta" was re-fixed for trial on March 10 and 15 by the Commercial High Court today.

From yellow to white, RDA changes zebra crossings

All zebra crossings in the country which have been painted in yellow will be painted white from December 3, the Road Development Authority (RDA) said today.

Ministry of Agriculture: Rent Rs. 23.5 mn a month; Furnishing and partition Rs. 250 mn

The Ministry of Agriculture would spend an additional Rs.250 million to improve facilities in the building at Rajagiriya, which is rented at Rs.23.5 million a month for Ministry office, it is learnt.

He was the culprit

A man who volunteered to help the police to conduct investigations of a burglary in Kotiyakumbura was taken into custody on suspicion and questioned to find that he was responsible for the incident.

CCD probes into ‘Fashion Bug’ fire

The Colombo Crimes Division (CCD) has launched an investigation into the fire erupted at the Pepiliyana, Boralesgamuwa ‘Fashion Bug’ store on Saturday night.

Arrest all inciters, President orders

Arrest all those who incited racism, President Maithripala Sirisena had instructed the IGP and Chiefs of Security Forces at the Security Council meeting held this week at the President’s Official Residence in Colombo.

Govt. to introduce 24 vocational subjects for those who fail at O/Ls

Twenty four (24) vocational subjects such as robotics that has demand in the job market would be introduced for students who fail at the G.C.E. Ordinary Level examinations, Education Minister Akila Viraj Kariyawasam said yesterday.

Veteran actor Wimal de Costa bows out

Veteran character actor Wimal Kumara de Costa who proved his exceptional skills on stage, films and television passed away this evening at the age of 69.

Govt. suppresses media: MR

The incumbent government was ‘repressing’ the media, Former President and Kurunegala District MP Mahinda Rajapaksa said in a media statement toda

New Constitution may have 240 seats: RW

The Constitutional Assembly was looking at the possibility of increasing the number of MPs in the legislature to 240, Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe said.

One shot dead, one injured in Kandy

One person was killed and another injured when unidentified gunmen in a car opened fired near the Babaliyagolla mosque in Ankumbura, Kandy this morning.

Three Maldivians, one Pakistani arrested with 2 Kg of heroin

Three Maldivian nationals and a Pakistani national were arrested with two kilos of heroin worth Rs. 20 million in Mount Lavinia last night by the Police Narcotics Bureau (PNB).

Dozens killed as train derails near Kanpur, India

At least 45 people have been killed after 14 carriages of an Indian express train derailed in northern Uttar Pradesh state, reports say.

Eleven Indian fishermen arrested in SL waters

Sri Lanka Navy yesterday assisted the Sri Lanka Coast Guard to arrest 11 Indian fishermen who were fishing illegally in Sri Lankan waters off the seas of Delft Island.

Fire at textile warehouse in Pepiliyana

A fire broke out at a well-known textile warehouse in Pepiliyana, Borelasgamuwa this evening, Fire Brigade said. It also said that six fire brigade vehicles have been sent to the scene.  

PUCSL unhappy over CEB delaying implementation of power plants

Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) yesterday issued a directive expressing its grave concerns to the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB), over the delay in constructing power plants according to the approved Least Cost Long Term Generation Expansion Plan (LCLTGEP) and demanded an explanation for the same before November 29.

PM wants salary hike for MPs

Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe told Parliament today that salaries of parliamentarians should be increased.

Muslim Council deplores Wijedasa’s statement on ISIS

The Muslim Council of Sri Lanka (MCSL) said today it was seriously concerned about the statement made in Parliament by Justice Minister Wijedasa Rajapaksa about the Muslim community.

IMF approves US$162.6 Mn Disbursement to Sri Lanka

International Monetary Fund (IMF) said in a statement that its Executive Board has completed the first review of Sri Lanka’s Extended Fund Facility (EFF) arrangement, which enables the disbursement of about US$162.6 million.

Nalini claims she was not aware of Rajiv Gandhi’s assassination plan

Rajiv Gandhi's assassin Nalini Sriharan, who is in jail for more than 25 years now, has claimed in her tell-all autobiography that neither she nor her husband was aware of the assassination plan of Rajiv Gandhi.

PM submits six subcommittee reports to Constitutional Assembly

Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe today presented the Constitutional Assembly the reports of the six subcommittees appointed for the purpose of drafting a new Constitution.

12-hour water cut in Colombo

A 12-hour water cur will be imposed in several areas in Colombo from 9.00 am to 9.00 pm today due to a maintenance work of the power supply at the Ambatale water treatment plant, the National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) said.

Chinese national drowns in Weligama

A 29-year-old Chinese national drowned in the sea off Udupila, Weligama yesterday while he was sea bathing with a group of foreigners, Police said.

Vehicles for 58 MPs-25 Mn as Imp. duty on each: Ravi

The Government will receive Rs.25 million as import duty for each of the 58 vehicles which are to be given to 58 MPs, Finance Minister Ravi Karunanayake told Parliament today.

Probe on incident of an engineer occupying Speaker's

Speaker Karu Jayasuriya has requested Parliament Secretary General Dammika Dassanayake to conduct an investigation into the incident where his chair in the chambers was occupied by an engineer.

Age limit for trishaw drivers transporting people

Legal age limit for trishaw drivers who provide public transport should be increased to 25, Chairman of the National Council for Road Safety, Dr. Sisira Kodagoda said today.

Jayawardene to coach Mumbai Indians in IPL 2017

Former Sri Lanka captain Mahela Jayawardene has replaced Ricky Ponting as the head coach of Mumbai Indians for the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL).