Navy recovers LTTE destroyed passenger ferry ‘Valampuri’

The wreckage of the passenger ferry ‘Valampuri’ which was destroyed by a LTTE suicide boat in 1998 in the seas off Point Pedro, was discovered by the Navy yesterday.

Mihin Lanka merges with SriLankan

All routes of Mihin Lanka would be absorbed to SriLankan Airlines from October 30.

Lion Brewery permitted to import beer without import taxes- FM

The Finance Ministry yesterday said that Lion Brewery Ltd in Biyagama has been permitted to import beer for a period of three months and imposed taxes and other levies equal to that of locally manufactured beer at the point of importation instead of import taxes and other levies.

Mihin Lanka to cease operations on Oct. 30?

The low cost local carrier Mihin Lanka has decided to discontinue all its flights and services with effect from October 30, 2016, a notice sent to airline’s travel partners disclosed.

Appropriation Bill 2017 on Oct.19

The Government has sought a special parliamentary sitting on October 19 to present the 2017 Appropriation Bill ahead of the annual budget debate.

CID search SAITM lab for Thajudeen's body parts

The CID and a team of experts yesterday searched the Laboratory belonging to the South Asian Institute of Technology and Medicine (SAITM) in Malabe for Wassim Thajudeen's body parts, which had gone missing after the initial postmortem examination.

The nine provinces were a British creation: MS

President Maithripala Sirisena said the nine provinces were a creation of England's King George and therefore there should be no quarrel over them.

TNA leadership tussle triggered demo: Vasu

The recently held Eluga Tamil demonstration in Jaffna by Northern Province Chief Minister C. V. Wigneswaran was a result of internal competition for the TNA leadership led by Opposition Leader R. Sampanthan, MP Vasudeva Nanayakkara said today.

Work to rule campaign by ATCA

Air Traffic Controllers’ Association (ATCA) of Sri Lanka commenced a work to rule campaign with effect from today, the Association said.

'Pakistani' pigeon carrying threat message for Modi in Indian custody

The Punjab Police have said they have "taken into custody" a pigeon that was found near the state's border with Pakistan, carrying a note with a threat message for Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Two Bills on Buddhist Affairs to be put off

The Government today decided to shelve two pieces of legislation relating to Buddhist Affairs due to objections from the Mahanayake Theras of the various chapters.

SL issued statement on SAARC at behest of India: PHU

India is behind Sri Lanka's statement that the atmosphere was not conducive to hold the SAARC Summit in Islamabad, Pakistan, the Pivithuru Hela Urumaya (PHU) said today.

Swiss Justice Minister to raise migration issue in SL

Swiss Justice Minister Simonetta Sommaruga will tackle the issue of repatriating Tamil asylum seekers to Sri Lanka during her visit to the country, Swissinfo.ch reported on Sunday.

Thajudeen's missing body parts: CID at SAITM lab

A team of experts, including CID officers, arrived at the lab premises of the SAITM a short while ago, sources said.

Cabraal at FCID

Former Central Bank Governor Ajith Nivard Cabraal arrived at the Financial Crimes Investigations Division (FCID) this morning to give a statement regarding an alleged financial misappropriation.

Magistrate permits Gota to travel to China

Chief Magistrate Gihan Pilapitiya today permitted former Defence Secretary Gotabaya Rajapaksa to travel to China.

Bank manager and 3 others arrested for attempted robbery

Four suspects including the bank manager of a state bank at Vaikkala, Wennappuwa were arrested on charges of attempted robbery.

Gota arrives at Court

Former Defence Secretary Gotabaya Rajapaksa today arrived at the Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Court.

Conspiracy to kill me: CV

A conspiracy is being hatched up to assassinate me and put the blame on the LTTE, Northern Provincial Chief Minister C.V. Wigneshwaran said.

PM to make a statement on political reforms

Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe is likely to make a statement on political reforms once he returns to the island after his official tour of New Zealand, informed sources said yesterday.

LNG power plant in K'pitiya instead of the SCPP

India has agreed to convert the proposed 500 MW Sampur Coal Power Plant (SCPP) to Liquid Natural Gas (LNG) plant with the first joint meeting on the contract will be held on October 18 in Colombo, Power and Renewable Energy Ministry Secretary Suren Batagoda said yesterday.

Sexual abuse of teacher: Ex-principal ordered to pay Rs.100,000

Supreme Court ordered a former Principal of Mahanama College, Colombo and a male teacher accused of continuous sexual abuse of a graduate music teacher, who complained against them for harassment, to personally pay her Rs 100,000 each.

Woman with Gold worth Rs.3 million arrested at BIA

A Sri Lankan woman arrived from Dubai, UAE was arrested today while attempting to smuggle in gold worth Rs.3 million  at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA), Customs media spokesman Dharmasena Kahandawa said.

COPE report on Oct 20

The much awaited report of Parliamentary Committee on Public Enterprises (COPE) which contain its observation on the controversial bond issue by the Central Bank is to be presented to Parliament on October 20, informed sources said today.

Existing laws inadequate for child safety: Akila

The Existing laws and regulations in Sri Lanka are inadequate for the protection of children’s rights and to ensure their safety in the society, Education Minister Akila Viraj Kariyawasam said .

SL should attend SAARC when new dates announced: GL

While criticizing the decision made by the government to boycott the 19th SAARC Summit, Former Minister of Foreign Affairs G. L. Peiris said that Sri Lanka should certainly attend the SAARC summit in Islamabad, Pakistan when the new dates were announced.

Suspected underworld leader flees police

Well known underworld leader in Athurugiriya ‘Arjun’ today escaped the clutches of the police who were on the verge of arresting him.  

Over 44,000 kg of waste tea found in Wellampitiya

More than 44,000 kg of waste tea was taken in to custody by the Special Task Force (STF) from a warehouse in Kohilawatta, Wellampitiya yesterday.

29-year-old stabbed to death by brother-in-law

A 29-year-old man was stabbed to death last night in Neluwa allegedly by his brother-in-law, police said.

Ex-LTTE cadre arrested in Vavuniya

An ex-LTTE cadre who had allegedly attacked residents of a war heroes housing scheme in Kokeliya, Vavuniya was arrested by the police today.