Sri Lanka, cheapest backpacker destination in case of injury

A study carried out by the Insurance search engine Bought by Many has revealed that Sri Lanka was the cheapest destination for backpackers for treatments in case of an injury, the Daily Mail reported on Sunday.

Police transfers two HQIs, 12 OICs

Two HQIs and 12 OICs including Bambalapitiya, Kelaniya and Maharagama OICs had been transferred with immediate effect based on service requirements, the Police Headquarters said today.

Sulaiman killing: Eight suspects remanded

Eight suspects, who were arrested over the killing of businessman, Mohammad Sulaiman, were ordered tobe remanded till September 15 by the Colombo Chief Magistrate's Court today.

MR returns from Malaysia

Former president MP Mahinda Rajapaksa and the delegation of the joint opposition returned to the country this morning concluding their visit to Malaysia. The delegation led by Mr. Rajapaksa left for Malaysia on Thursday to attend the International Conference of Asian Political Parties (ICAPP).

Sri Lankan maid enslaved by Malaysian couple in US: lawsuit

A Malaysian diplomat and his wife in Manhattan, US had treated a Sri Lankan national virtually as a slave, making her work 15-plus hours a day for no more than $1.71 per hour, New York Post reported on Sunday.

Four killed in two road accidents

Four people were killed and three others were injured in two separate road accidents in Kuruvita and Naula yesterday, Police said.

Assault on HC: Govt. to summon Malaysian envoy

In the wake of the attack on the Sri Lankan Higher Commissioner in Malaysia by a group of LTTE sympathisers, the Foreign Affairs Ministry will summon the Malaysian envoy in Colombo today to raise the matter, a Deputy Minister said yesterday.

Govt. to introduce salary bonanza: PM

Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe said yesterday the government was working towards introducing a pay hike to the working class, and also to provide employment opportunities to the youth.

Forensic laboratory to be established for SL Police

A new forensic laboratory would be established within this year for the use of the Sri Lanka Police to help sleuths to analyze evidence during their investigations, DIG Priyantha Jayakody said last week.

SLFP to contest under ‘hand’ symbol: MS

President Maithripala Sirisena addressing the Sri Lanka Freedom Party's 65th anniversary in Kurunegala said SLFP will contest the next Local Government election under the ‘hand’ symbol.

SL High Commissioner in Malaysia assaulted

Sri Lankan High Commissioner to Malaysia and the Second Secretary were reported to have been mobbed by a group of protesters at Kuala Lampur airport in Malaysia today when they arrived at the airport to send off MP Dinesh Gunawardena who was on a visit to the country with former President Mahinda Rajapaksa.

Mother Teresa declared saint by Pope Francis

Pope Francis proclaimed Mother Teresa of Calcutta a saint of the Roman Catholic Church on Sunday, 19 years after her death.

Buddhist monk assaulted at anti-Rajapaksa protest in Malaysia

The chief monk of the Sri Lankan Buddhist temple in Sentul, Malaysia was assaulted by a small group among demonstrators conducting a protest against former Sri Lankan president Mahinda Rajapaksa who is visiting Malaysia, 'Free Malaysia Today' reported.

6 killed, 17 injured in 5 accidents in a day

Six persons had been killed and 17 were injured in five separate accidents in the past 24 hours in several places in the country, the Police said.

Maldivian nabbed at BIA while smuggling Rs. 6.7 Mn

A 53 year old Maldivian was arrested by the Airport Police at Bandaranaike International Airport when he attempted to smuggle out USD 45,000 (Rs. 6.7 Mn) to Maldives last evening.

PM returns from Singapore

Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe returned to Sri Lanka last night from Singapore where he attended the Indian Ocean Conference 2016 organised by the Indian Foundation.

Six arrested with heroin worth Rs. 30 Mn

Five Sri Lankans and an Indian were arrested by the Sri Lanka Navy with 2.24 Kg of heroin, valued at Rs. 30 million, in Mannar yesterday evening.

Upul Tharanga recalled for final ODI vs. Australia

Experienced batsman Upul Tharanga has been recalled for the fifth one-day international against Australia after captain Angelo Mathews was ruled out of the rest of the tour with a calf injury.

Mangala to visit Slovenia tomorrow

Foreign Minister Mangala Samaraweera is to undertake an official visit to the Republic of Slovenia from tomorrow to September 8, Minister of Foreign Affairs said.

Maldivian national killed in accident

A 22-year-old Maldivian national was killed after he was hit by a train engine at Bambalapitiya this morning, Police said.

Two job-hunting school boys taken into police custody

Two school boys who had come to Colombo looking for jobs were taken into police custody today while they were lost in Colombo Fort, Police said.

Ranil meets Biswal in Singapore

Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe yesterday met US Assistant Secretary of State for Central and South Asian Affairs Nisha Biswal in Singapore where they discussed about current political, economic and social developments in the South Asian region.

Raviraj killing : Trial to begin in absence of 3 suspects

Considering the submissions by the prosecution under Section 241 of the Penal Code, Colombo High Court Judge Manilal Waidyathilaka yesterday decided to begin the trial on the killing of former TNA MP Nataraj Raviraj and his driver, in the absence of three of the suspects.

Body of airman found in Ratmalana

The body of an airman who died of suspicious circumstances was found near the Ratmalana Airport Junction early this morning, Police said.

Ban dodges query on presumption of War Crimes

Visiting United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon while evading the issue of a presumption of ‘War Crimes’ being committed in Sri Lanka, instead said the United Nations failed in its duty “particularly during the last stages of the conflict”.

TNA seeks right to self determination

Tamil National Alliance (TNA) Leader R. Sampanthan, at his meeting with visiting UN Secretary General (UNSG) Ban Ki-moon, is reported to have stressed the need for the ongoing constitutional process to open avenues for a political solution while recognizing the 'right to self-determination’.

Most trusted employee planned businessman's murder: Police

The mastermind behind the abduction and murder of 29-year-old textile businessman Mohammed Sakeem Sulaiman, was long standing ‘intimate’ employee (accounts assistant) at Sakeem’s textile business, DIG Ajith Rohana said today.

Tickets issuing tomorrow for SL-Aussie 5th ODI

Two thousand tickets of Rs. 100/- would be sold tomorrow at Kandy District Cricket Association office at Asgiriya Cricket Stadium from 10 am onwards, Sri Lanka Cricket today announced.

Injury rules Mathews out of Australia tour

Sri Lanka captain Angelo Mathews will miss the rest of his side’s tour of Australia after sustaining a calf injury, with the final one-day international of the series set to be played at Pallekele on Sunday.

JO to boycott SLFP’s 65th anniversary

The joint opposition said today it had unanimously decided to boycott the 65th anniversary celebrations of Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) to be held in Kurunegala on September 04.