One killed by wild elephant, three escape

A 60-year-old man was killed by a wild elephant in a chena in Sooriyawewa in Embilipitiya this evening, police said.

Separate institute to administer Hambantota Port Industry Park

The Government has decided to set up a separate institute to administer the work of the proposed Hambantota Port Industry Park, Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe said in Parliament today.

Kithsiri Ranawaka remanded till Sep. 6

Former Director of Tourism Development Authority, Kithsiri Ranawaka who was arrested by FCID over allocating Authority’s funds of Rs. 5.7 to an election promoting campaign during Uva Provincial Council Election in 2014, was today remanded till September 6 by the Colombo Fort Magistrate Lanka Jayaratne.

Another top US official in SL

The US Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary for South and Central Asian Affairs, William E. Todd arrived in Sri Lanka today.  

SL backs UN talks to eliminate nuclear weapons

Sri Lanka would support the convening of a conference next year to negotiate a legally binding instrument to prohibit nuclear weapons leading towards their total elimination, Ambassador to the UN in Geneva Ravinatha Aryasinha said.

Money politics still mar democratic elections in SL: election body

Money politics, weak political parties and violence still mar democratic elections in Asian countries including Sri Lanka, Asia Network for Free and Fair Elections (ANFREL) chairperson Damaso G. Magbual stated today.

FCID initiates investigation on SLC

FCID today informed Colombo Chief Magistrate's Court that it had initiated a broad investigation over alleged financial misappropriation reported at the Sri Lanka Cricket Board since 2010.

Angelo Perera in squad for second ODI

Sri Lanka have made one change to the squad for tomorrow’s second One Day International against Australia with Angelo Perera coming in for injured fast bowler Nuwan Pradeep, captain Angelo Mathews said today.

Fmr. JMO’s anticipatory bail application: Court notices respondents

Considering the anticipatory bail application filed by Former Colombo Chief Judicial Medical Officer Dr. Ananda Samarasekera, requesting bail anticipating arrest over the missing body parts of late Wasim Thajudeen, Colombo Additional Magistrate Aruni Attygalle noticed the OIC of the CID Homicide Division to respond on August 30.

Lankan sexually assaults 6-yr-old girl in Jerusalem

A Sri Lanka expat worker in Jerusalem, Israel has been charged for sexually assaulting a 6-year-old girl in a home he was hired to clean, Israel National News reported on Monday.

Speaker signs OMP Bill

Speaker Karu Jayasuriya signed the Bill to set up the Office of Missing Persons (OMP) a short while ago, the Speaker’s Office said.The amended draft Bill to set up the OMP was passed in Parliament on August 11 without a vote being taken.

Nine cases filed against Sarana fixed for trial

Nine cases filed against former Chairman of Development Lotteries Board, Sarana Gunawardena on charges of misappropriating state funds when obtaining vehicles on rent for the National Lotteries Board, while being the Chairman, were fixed for trial for December 6, by the Colombo Additional Magistrate Aruni Attygalle today.

Even MR's family members may be removed: WP CM

President Maithripala Sirisena has taken upon himself the duty of purging the SLFP of destructive elements and in the process even Mahinda Rajapaksa family members may their positions as party organisers, Western Province Chief Minister Isuru Devapriya said yesterday.

Threats will only motivate us: MR

The threats would only be directed to the formation of new parties, former president Mahinda Rajapaksa said yesterday.

SriLankan pilot's licence suspended

The licence of the pilot - who was to operate the SriLankan flight from Frankfurt to Colombo on Friday and caused a delay after failing a breathalyzer test - was suspended with immediate effect by the Civil Aviation Authority today.

Drug kingpin arrested in Colombo

An alleged drug kingpin and one of his accomplices were arrested with 1.5 kilogrammes of heroin at Wellawatte this evening by Police Narcotics Bureau officers, Police said.

Supporters clash in Negombo; one hospitalised

A clash between supporters of two politicians in the Negombo area today has left three people injured of whom one had been hospitalized.

JVP too wants President to reveal secrets

President Maithripala Sirisena should reveal what he knows about his rivals now instead of threatening to do so when a new political party is formed by them, the Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) said today.

Reveal the secrets: Gammanpila to President

Pivithuru Hela Urumaya (PHU) General Secretary and MP Udaya Gammanpila today challenged President Maithripala Sirisena to divulge the secrets he knew about opposition politicians.  

Lakshman Yapa gets Alahapperuma’s post

SLFP bigwig and State Minister of Finance Lakshman Yapa Abeywardene was appointed as the party leader for Matara District by President Maithripala Sirisena today.  

Financial City: JVP asks why build on reclaimed land

The Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) today asked why the proposed Financial City could not be constructed inland instead of building it on land reclaimed from the sea.  

FCID summons Muzammil

National Freedom Front (NFF) spokesman Mohammed Muzammil was summoned by the FCID to record a statement in connection with the investigations into several questionable appointments made when he was the Working Director of the State Engineering Corporation.

Thilakasiri replaces Bandula in Homagama

Western Province Minister Gamini Thilakasiri has been appointed as the new SLFP organiser to the Homagama electorate by President Maithripala Sirisena this morning.

Rs.1.8 mn robbed from woman in Ambalangoda

Rs. 1.8 million in cash belonging to a woman had been robbed by two motorcyclists in Ambalangoda today, the Police said.

HelloCorp inquiry: Namal, Sudarshana, Nithya released on bail

UPFA MP Namal Rajapaksa, Sudarshana Bandara and Nithya Senani Samaranayake, who were arrested by the FCID over the inquiry conducted under the Money Laundering Act, were today released on bail by the Colombo Additional Magistrate Nishantha Peiris.

Probe into businessman's disappearance

The Bambalapitiya Police today said they had launched investigations into Sunday night's disappearance of the 29-year-old businessman.

One killed, three injured in a clash

One person was hacked to death and another three were severely injured when they were assaulted by a group of people at a party held on the banks of the Chandrika Wewa in Embilipitiya last night.

Driver keeps President waiting as guards grow tense in Tirupati

A major security lapse came to the fore during the visit of President Maithripala Sirisena to Tirumala yesterday, the Hindustan Times reported.

Body found in a swimming pool

The body of a 26-year-old was found in a swimming pool in Asgiriya, Gampaha last night.

Rio Olympics comes to an end

The Rio Olympics ended with a spectacular carnival-inspired closing ceremony, and the official handover to 2020 hosts Tokyo.