12-year-old boy goes to police against father

A 12 year-old-boy, had lodged a complaint at the Bandaragama Police Station against his father, who he said has been allegedly assaulting his mother, sister and himself for a long time.  

SL-India to setup Joint Working Group on Fisheries

Sri Lanka and India today agreed on the setting up of a Joint Working Group on Fisheries to meet every three months and a meeting between the Ministers for Fisheries every six months.

Water cut in Colombo

The water supply will be interrupted in several areas in Colombo for eight hours from 9.00 pm today to 5 am tomorrow due to an urgent repair, the National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) said.

23 arrested for dumping garbage in Kelani River

About 23 people including 13 women were arrested by the police for dumping garbage into the Kelani River and Bolgoda Reservoir last night, Police said.

Advanced level students to get tabs: PM

All students in the advanced level stream will get tabs while university students will be able to buy tabs on a concessionary rate soon, Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe said yesterday.

Dredger ‘Sayuru’ runs aground in Hikkaduwa

The dredger ‘Sayuru’ belonging to the Fisheries Ministry is reported to have run aground near Hikkaduwa Fisheries Harbour due to strong winds while it was deployed to remove sand at the harbour.

Naval rating killed in elephant attack

A 42-year-old naval rating attached to the Panama Sastrawala navy camp was killed after he was attacked by a wild elephant last evening, Police said.

Seven children reject 80-year-old mother

An 80-year-old mother of seven in a complaint to the Bandaragama Police said today that her five daughters and two sons had neglected to take care of her.

Maldives President sends message of condolence

Maldives President Abdulla Yameen has sent a message of condolence to President Maithripala Sirisena, following the demise of veteran vocalist, musician and composer, Mr. Pandith W. D. Amaradewa.

CAA to take over Palali Airport

The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) plans to take over the Palali Airport as part of the Government police to operate the country's airfields on a joint civilian–military basis on a decision taken by the Cabinet Sub Committee on Economic Reforms.

Northern politicians apathetic about people's plights: Governor

Northern Governor Reginald Cooray today charged that certain Northern politicians were not concerned about the real problems faced by the people in the province and survive on misinformation and lies which fuel unrest in the North and the South.

Chinese group to get land in South for industrialisation

A Chinese Merchant Group will be given 50 square kilometres of land in the South for industrialization, Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe said today at the 15th Asia Pacific Conference of German Business held at the Hong Kong Exhibition and Convention Centre.

Wimal’s daughter complains to NCPA against social media websites

MP Wimal Weerawansa's daughter today complained to the National Child Protection Authority (NCPA) saying she was being mentally harassed by false accusations made against her by several social media websites.

No permission to increase prices of powdered milk: Ravi

Finance Minister Ravi Karunanayake today said the prices of powdered milk would not be increased for any reason following the recent VAT increase imposed on imported powdered milk.  

Fire at Musaeus College auditorium

A major fire has broken out in the Musaeus College auditorium in Colombo 7, the Fire Brigade said and added that it had deployed 10 fire-fighting  trucks to help douse the fire.  Three ambulances had also arrived at the scene.

Suspect jumps from 5th floor of Gampaha Hospital, dies

A 35-year-old suspect who was severely injured when he is alleged to have jumped from the fifth floor of the Gampaha Hospital is reported to have died after he was admitted to the Colombo National Hospital today.

His voice will continue to echo in our ears: President

President Maithripala Sirisena issuing a condolence message over the demise of Pandit W.D. Amaradeva said that the nation is stricken by the demise of great maestro who belonged to the generation of pioneers.

Hotline to complain about high priced medical drugs

The Health Ministry has introduced two numbers through which the public can lodge complaints about pharmacies which do not comply with the decrease in price of drugs. The numbers are 011-3071073 and 011-3092269.

Tissa Attanayake’s bail application rejected

Colombo High Court Judge Sarojini Kusala Weerawardena today rejected the bail application submitted by former MP Tissa Attanayake.

Wimal at PRECIFAC

MP and former Minister Wimal Weerawansa arrived at the PRECIFAC a short while ago to give a statement with regard to the alleged corruption at the National Housing Development Authority.

Ravi responds to Chinese envoy

Responding to Chinese Ambassador Yi Xianliang, Finance Minister Ravi Karunanayake yesterday said he had every right to talk on behalf of Sri Lanka as a sovereign country.

No reason to create 'Aava': Gotabaya

Former defence secretary Gotabaya Rajapaksa said yesterday that there was no reason for the Army or Military Intelligence to create a gang like ‘Aava’-- though Health Minister and Cabinet Spokesman Rajitha Senaratne had alleged that Mr. Rajapaksa had created the gang.

SLFP committee to review COPE recommendations

The SLFP Committee headed by Minister Nimal Siripala de Silva to review the recommendations of the COPE report in respect of the bond scam was to meet for the first time today at the official residence of Labour and Trade Union Relations Minister John Seneviratne, State Minister of Finance Lakshman Yapa Abeywardana said.

Lankan in Dubai accused of biting part of ex-girlfriend's ear off

A 34-year-old Sri Lankan is accused of attacking his ex-girlfriend and biting off a part of her ear, the UAE National reported today.

One-week period of mourning declared

A one-week period of national mourning was declared by the Government today to honour late Pandit W.D. Amaradeva. Last rites of Mr. Amaradeva would be held with full state honours on Saturday.

NGOs only protecting rights of suspects, criminals: Justice Minister

A majority of the Human Rights groups and NGOs in the country were only protecting the rights of suspects and criminals, instead of looking into the grievances of victims or witnesses, Justice Minister Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe said today.

Pandit Amaradeva’s funeral with full state honours

The final rites of Pandit Amaradeva will be held at the Independence Square in Colombo on Saturday evening with full state honours.

Fire breaks out at Bambalapitiya houses

A fire broke out at several wooden houses situated along the Bambalapitiya Railway Station a short while ago.  Units of the Fire Brigade had arrived at the location.  

COPE probe will be impartial: President

President Maithripala Sirisena said today the investigations into the Central Bank issue should be free of political interference and he would forward it for an impartial and independent judicial process.

Arjuna Mahendran returns

Central Bank's former governor Arjuna Mahendran, who was out of the country for almost a week, returned to the country a short while ago.