Eighth suspect of F&G case, released on bail

The eighth suspect, Yashmin Ilhami Mohammad, of the alleged F&G fraud case, was today released on bail by the Colombo Chief Magistrate.

No clue of missing Indian air force plane

More than two days since an Indian Air Force’s AN-32 aircraft (K-2743) with 29 persons on board went missing from the radars, no clue could be obtained to its location.

Namal charged with contempt of Bribery Commission

The Supreme Court Bench comprising Chief Justice K. Sripavan and Justices Priyasath Dep and Buwenaka Aluvihara today fixed for August 3 the proceedings in the case where UPFA MP Namal Rajapaksa is charged with contempt of the Bribery Commission.

Don’t play with fire: Gammanpila tells PM

While criticizing the controversial statement made by Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe in Kandy on Saturday, regarding certain media personnel, Opposition MP Udaya Gammanpila today said the Prime Minister should not play with fire.

Thajudeen case: Respondents noticed to appear on Sept 8

Considering the revision bail application filed by former senior DIG Anura Senanayake, who is in remand custody over the inquiry conducted into the killing of Ruggerite Wasim Thajudeen, the Colombo High Court today noticed respondents to appear in Court on September 8.

Update: Two dead, 16 injured in Florida nightclub shooting

Two people have been murdered and 16 have been wounded in a mass shooting at a Florida night club.

Video: Murali may suffer for his Aussie alliance: SLC

Former cricketer Muttiah Muralitharan’s teaming up with the Australian camp during the Warne-Murali trophy would be disadvantageous to Murali himself in the long run, Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) President Thilanga Sumathipala said yesterday.

Protestors block Lotus Road in Colombo

Heavy traffic was reported along the Lotus road in Colombo due to a protest march carried out by a group of retired and disabled military and police personnel.

President enshrines relics on Moragahakanda dam

The national ceremony to enshrine treasures and relics on the main dam of the 'Kalu Ganga Reservoir’ of the ‘Moragahakanda – Kalu Ganga Multipurpose Development Project’ (MKMDP) was held a short while ago with the participation of President Maithripala Sirisena.  

American jailed for killing Sri Lankan wife in Saudi

A US resident, convicted of killing his Sri Lankan wife, has been sentenced to five years in jail by a Saudi court, the Arab News reported on Monday

US, Japanese and Oman Naval ships in Colombo

Four naval vessels, two Japanese ships, ‘Inazuma’ and ‘Suzutsuki’, the US ‘New Orleans’ and the Royal Omani ‘Khassab’ arrived at the Colombo Port on goodwill visit yesterday.

Canada renews calls for SL’s reconciliation

Canada has renewed its call for Sri Lanka to fulfill its commitments on human rights and democracy, the Hindu reported on Sunday.   

Four killed, another four injured in two accidents

Four people were killed and another four injured in two separate road accidents in Warakapola and Mankulam yesterday, police said.

MS to meet Joint Opposition SLFP MPs

Ahead of the Pada Yatra to be started on Thursday, President Maitripala Sirisena has called for a meeting with the members of the Joint Opposition MPs representing Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) this evening, it is learnt.

SL mission in London fails to pay congestion charge -UK

Foreign embassies in London including Sri Lankan High Commission have failed to pay £95,811,650 in congestion charges since 2003, UK Parliament was informed.

Tourist taken into custody for begging

A tourist who was playing the violin on the road side to earn money was taken into custody by the Ella Police.

Empty lands in Colombo city limits to be developed

The Colombo Municipal Commissioner has been directed to develop empty lands within the city limits as soon as possible.

SL to resume oil imports from Iran: Minister

At a meeting with Iranian Oil Minister Bijan Namdar Zangeneh in Tehran on Sunday, Chandima Weerakkody announced Colombo’s readiness to restart importing Iran's crude.

Businessman arrested for kidnapping

A businessman of Dehiwala who was alleged to have links with underworld figures, was arrested by the police today on charges of kidnapping another businessman and taking Rs 3 million as ransom in June 28.

Explosives supplier for fireworks defied MOD rules nabbed

A supplier of explosives for manufacturing fireworks, who was illegally possessing over 800 kilos of Potassium Perchlorate which had been imported defying regulations of the Ministry of Defence was nabbed by Negombo Police this evening.

JVP will never form a govt: Bandula

Colombo District Parliamentarian Bandula Gunawardene said the JVP, would never realise its dream of forming a government in 2020.

Dr. Nonis hits back at SEC

Chairman of Mackwoods Plantations Pvt Ltd, Dr Chrishantha Nonis said that the sale of 60.8% shares of the Agalawatte Plantations PLC was carried out with due authorization and instructions being issued to the stock broker.

Journalists defending previous regime will have to be dealt with- PM

Media personnel who defended the previous regime, which robbed the country, will have to be dealt with Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe said on Saturday.

Minuwangoda Magistrate interdicted

I. M. Dhammika Ilangasinghe, the Chief Magistrate of Minuwangoda was interdicted on Saturday (23) by the Judicial Service Commission following an inquiry.

Three hacked to death in Batticaloa

The bodies of three family members hacked to death were found in Vellawali, Batticaloa early this morning, Police said.

Lankan judges on India study

To strengthen international relations, Indian Judges are going to share their experiences with the Judges of the neighbouring countries and telling them how India is dealing with the huge backlog of pending cases.

PIA confirms talks with SL for four A330s

PIA, Pakistan’s national air carrier, is in talks with Sri Lanka to take four wide-bodied planes (A330s) on rent, which it will use for its premium flights to London that PIA intends to start from August 14, officials said.

SAITM to be run as Private Public Partnership: Kiriella

Highways and Higher Education Minister Lakshman Kiriella yesterday said seven out of eight Medical Faculty Deans, had agreed with him for a Private Public Partnership (PPP) to run the South Asian Institute of Technology and Medicine (SAITM) in Malabe.

SL’s human rights situation improved but challenges remain: report

Sri Lanka’s human rights situation continued to improve during the first half of this year with reconciliation efforts made by the administration but challenges still remain, according to a UK government report.

Man dressed in burka arrested at BIA

A Sri Lankan man dressed in a burka was arrested at the arrival lounge of the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) this morning.