CID to inspect Giritale Army Camp

The CID has said as part of its ongoing investigations into the fate that had befallen journalist Pragneeth Eknaligoda who had gone missing, it would inspect the Giritale Army Intelligence Corps Camp where he was alleged to have been detained.

Vehicle import levies to be applied after Budget: Ravi

The import duty rates on vehicles, to be imposed in this year’s Budget, would be applied to all the vehicles that reach Sri Lankan shores after the budget was produced, Finance Minister Ravi Karunanayake said today.

Video: Man claims he was arrested because didn’t bribe jailors

A man, whose brother is a suspect in remand custody, charged today that prison officers were soliciting bribes from him to talk to his brother and had arrested him when he refused to do so.

SL will support Japanese UN Security Council bid: PM

Sri Lanka will support Japan's effort to secure a seat in the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe has assured Japanese Foreign Affairs Minister Fumio Kishida, the Prime Minister’s office said today.

Video: Another crocodile captured

One of the crocodiles spotted in the sea areas off Dehiwala, Bambalapitiya and Galle Face Grounds during the previous weeks, was captured today by the wild life and environmental officials.

Kundasale PS Chairman arrested

Kundasale Pradeshiya Sabha Chairman Asela Ekanayake of the UPFA was today arrested when he surrendered to the Waththegama police in connection with an assault on a school principal in Amunugama, Police said.

Z-score marks of 2014 A/L’s released

Out of the 58,716 students who applied for university entrance, 24,343 students have been selected for admission to state-run universities this year based on the results of their GCE A/L examination, University Grants Commission (UGC) said a short while ago.

Video: Defamatory FB pics: PC member released on bail

Southern Provincial Council Vice Chairman Sampath Atukorale who was remanded on charges of uploading defamatory pictures of President Maithripala Sirisena to his Facebook page, was released on bail today.

Video: 12 injured as 2 buses topple in Medawachchiya

Twelve people were injured today in an accident when two buses toppled on the road in Nawakkulama, Madawachchiya.

Z-score marks of 2014 A/L’s to be released today

The minimum Z-score marks for University entrance, based on the results of the G.C.E. (Advanced Level) Examination held last year will be released after 12 noon today, University Grants Commission said.

Video: Kondaya’s brother confesses to killing Seya: CID

Samantha Jayalath, the elder brother of Dunesh Priyashantha alias ‘Kondaya’ has confessed to abducting, sexual abusing and killing five-year-old Seya Sadewmi, the CID informed the Minuwangoda Magistrate today.

Eliyantha White at FCID

Eliyantha White, who is considered as a spiritual healer and was close to former President Mahinda Rajapaksa, is being questioned by the Financial Crime Investigation Division (FCID) over his house in Nugegoda where Mr. Rajapaksa currently resides in.

Japan a sincere friend of SL: Abe

Japan will act as a sincere friend of Sri Lanka during challenging times the latter may have to go through, Japanese Prime minister Shinz Abe said yesterday.

Video: Body found in Borella Golf grounds

A 44-year-old employee of the Royal Colombo Golf Club (RCGC) was found hacked to death near the back gate of the golf links this morning, Police said.

Ekneligoda case: CID granted leave to investigate Army camp

Homagama Magistrate R.B.Nelumdeniya granted leave to the CID to photograph the Girithale Army Intelligence Corps Camp, where journalist Prageeth Ekneligoda had been allegedly detained, and to examine the books and documents maintained by the camp authorities.

Wild Life Officer remanded

The Wild Life Officer, who shot dead a poacher during a raid conducted by the Wild Life Department on Friday (2) inside the Yala Sanctuary, was arrested and remanded until October 6.

Gaddafi put his arm on my shoulder-MR

Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa today denied claims that he had antagonised the Western nations by being photographed with his arm around late Muammar Gaddafi of Libya.

Assualt in police custody: IGP calls for interim report

IGP N.K. Illangakoon had ordered the police to hand-over an interim report of investigations into the complaint lodged by 17-year-old school boy and 33-year-old man in Kotadeniyawa, alleging they were assaulted while in police custody.

Video: SE segment closed again

The road between Kokmaduwa- Imaduwa of the Southern Expressway was temporarily closed again today because of landslide risks at the 114 km post, the Police said.

Resolution has unacceptable clauses: JVP

Several proposals of the UNHRC resolution on Sri Lanka cannot be accepted as it poses some dangers to the country, the Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) said today.

Yala shooting: Two poachers arrested

Two poachers have been arrested and a muzzle loader shot-gun seized by Tissamaharama Police during investigations in to the shooting at Yala National Park.

Chinese woman drowns

A Chinese woman drowned while she was bathing at the Udupila beach in Weligama last evening, the Police said.

SE segment opened

The highway segment between Kokmaduwa- Imaduwa of the Southern Expressway, which was temporarily closed due to landslide risks, had been opened for traffic from 10.00 a.m. this morning, the Police said.

Two SSPs, four CIs transferred

Two Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) including Director of the Police Special Branch and four Chief Inspectors (CI) had been transferred due to the service requirement by IGP N.K. Illangakoon.

SE segment closed again

The road between Kokmaduwa- Imaduwa on the Matara-Galle stretch of the Southern Expressway, was temporarily closed due to landslide risk at 114 km post, police said. The expressway, kept closed 10 pm yesterday until 6 am today between  Kokmaduwa-Imaduwa and reopened for traffic for nearly one hour. But due to the risk, the stretch has been again closed until further notice, they said. - See more at: http://www.dailymirror.lk/89661/im

Two Lankans arrested with 5 kgs of heroin at BIA

A Sri Lankan man and a woman had been arrested by the Customs when they tried to smuggle in 5 kgs of heroin from Chennai this morning at the BIA, the Customs said.

Special investigation into Yala shooting

Wildlife Department said today it has launched a special investigation into the incident where a hunter was shot dead inside the Yala National Park during an exchange of fire between a group of hunters and Wildlife Department Officers last evening.

​Abdul Cader no more

Former Minister Abdul Cader has passed away at a private hospital in Kandy this evening, family sources said.He was 79.

​Seya’s murder; Another suspect arrested

?Another suspect in connection with the murder of five-year-old Seya Sadewmi of Kotadeniyawa, was arrested by the special Criminal Investigations Department yesterday from Negombo, police said.

Storm destroys 30 houses in Polonnaruwa

About 30 houses were partially damaged in Wijayapura, Onegama in Polonnaruwa last evening due to a storm experienced in the area, Disaster Management Centre said.