Seven hospitalised with stab injuries

At least seven people including three women were admitted to the Colombo National Hospital with stab injuries following a clash between two groups of people in Keselwatta, Colombo this afternoon, police said.

Rosy appointed PM’s media spokesperson

Former State Minister for Child Development Rosy Senanayake has been appointed as Prime Minster Ranil Wickremesinghe's media spokesperson.

Five year-old girl missing in Kotadeniyawa

A five year-old girl in Akarangaha in Kotadeniyawa has disappeared last night, while she was sleeping at home, the Police said.

Rakna Lanka chief to appear before PRECIFAC

Rakna Araksha Lanka Ltd. Chairman Victor Samaraweera and top officials of the Ratmalana Vocational Technology University are to be summoned before the Presidential Commission of Inquiry to Investigate and Inquire into Serious Acts of Fraud, Corruption and Abuse of Power, State Resources and Privileges (PRESIFAC) on Monday.

Govt. procurement streamlined

President Maithripala Sirisena has appointed a five-member committee chaired by Daya Liyanage, to make recommendations for a new procurement mechanism with a view to rationalising the government's procurement process.

Probes on fraud, corruption will continue: PM

Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe has said that investigations into allegations of corruption and fraud against ministers and MPs of the Rajapaksa regime would not be stopped despite some of them being appointed ministers of the present government.

Video:​107 dead in crane collapse at Mecca mosque

At least 107 people were killed when a crane toppled over at Mecca's Grand Mosque on Friday, Saudi Arabia's Civil Defence authority said, less than two weeks before Islam's annual haj pilgrimage.

Speaker to decide on request made by parties in UPFA

Speaker Karu Jayasuriya will meet the leaders of the political parties aligned with the United People’s Freedom Alliance (UPFA) to take a final decision on their requests for recognition as separate political parties in Parliament, officials said yesterday.

PSD Defender accident: Bus drivers released on bail

The drivers of the two private buses which were involved in the Minuwangoda accident which killed four Presidential Security Division (PSD) officers and left four other PSD officers injured were released on bail today.

Mangala leaves for Geneva to address UNHRC

Foreign Affairs Minister Mangala Samaraweera and Justice and Buddha Sasana Minister Wijayadasa Rajapaksha will leave for Switzerland tonight to attend the 30th United Nations Human Rights Conference in Geneva.

Actress, model make assault claims against one another

A complaint has been lodged on Wednesday (9) at the Mirihana police against popular actress, Aksha Sudari Perera for allegedly assaulting a  model.

No arsenic in Colombo's drinking water: NWSDB

The National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) today assured that the drinking water in Colombo and the suburbs had not been contaminated with arsenic or any other toxic chemical despite public concerns to the contrary.

UNP WPC member Kahatapitiya remanded

Former Western Province Opposition leader and UNP Provincial Councillor Kithsiri Kahatapitiya has been remanded till Monday by the Horana Magistrate on charges of having kept an elephant calf under a fraudulent permit.

Immigration Row: Lankan 'treated like an animal'

A Sri Lankan man who said he was arrested without explanation and held at a controversial centre has told Sky News he was "treated like an animal".

I’ll safeguard Sri Lanka’s security: Ruwan

State Minister of Defence, Ruwan Wijewardene, who assumed duties today, assured he would fulfil his duties by ensuring and safeguarding the country’s sovereignty and security.

Lankans advised to refrain from visiting Lumbini

The Sri Lankan Embassy in Nepal has requested Lankans planning to visit Lumbini to refrain from doing so until further notice.

Amal Clooney downplays husband's concern over Maldives

{jcomments off}Human rights lawyer Amal Clooney downplayed her actor husband George's fears for her safety Friday, after he voiced his concern on a US talk show following an attack on one of her co-counsel in the Maldives.

Motorists advised to avoid Parliament Road

Motorists using the Parliament Road were advised to use alternative roads due to the heavy traffic congestion, police said.

Heavy rains reported in Warakapola, Colombo

The highest rainfall of 70 mm was reported from Warakapola while Colombo and Kandy received rainfall of 33.5 mm and 2.6 mm respectively during the past 24 hours, the Meteorology Department said today.

SL to support India’s SAARC satellite project

Sri Lanka has decided to support the SAARC satellite project to be launched by India, informed sources said yesterday.

Vehicle import cost goes up

The total vehicle import cost had gone up by eight to ten per cent due to the appreciation of the Japanese Yen against the Sri Lankan Rupee, Vehicle Importers Associationof SriLanka (VIASL) President Indika Sampath Merenchige yesterday said.

Study finds toxic chemical in Kelani River

Studies conducted by the Centre for Environment and Nature Studies (CENS) have found high levels of toxic chemical Arsenic - nearly 0.004 kg / m3 (4.00 milligrams) per litre - in several areas in the Kelani River which is main source of drinking water for Colombo and its suburbs.

FR petition filed against excessive cabinet

A fundamental rights petition was filed in the Supreme Court today challenging President Maithripala Sirisena’s decision to increase the number of cabinet ministers from 30 to 48.

Will not allow anyone to divide the country: Maithri

President Maithripala Sirisena said he would not allow anyone to divide the country which was united by the valiant war heroes shedding their blood.

Three killed in motorbike accident

Three men were killed when the motorbike they were riding crashed into a tree at Galnewa this afternoon, police said.

CEPA agreement with India will affect SL: Wimal

Alleging that Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe and his Indian counterpart will finalise the proposed Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) during Mr. Wickremesinghe’s visit to New Delhi next week, MP Wimal Weerawansa today said Sri Lanka will be adversely affected by entering into such an agreement.

MR hits out at CBK

Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa, in a statement posted on his website for the consumption of voters, took a swipe at his erstwhile colleague former President Chandrika Bandaranaiake Kumaratunga saying her recent remarks to the foreign media was detrimental to the interests of SLFP as a whole.

Thajudeen's injuries could have been from assault: JMO

Ex –JMO Prof. Ananda Samarasekera in his final autopsy report filed in court asserts that the death of Mohamed Waseem Thajudeen was due to unconsciousness, disability of limbs and inhalation of carbon monoxide gas emitted from the fire.

CBK justifies choice of ministers

Former President Chandrika Bandaranaike Kumaratunga, in a status posted on her facebook account, said some might have been perplexed over the appointment of some cabinet, deputy and state ministers, but there was no other alternative as no party obtained a clear majority to form a single party government.

Ariyaratne, Aziz and Radhika nominated to CC

The Constitutional Council (CC), which met for the first time today, has decided to appoint Sarvodaya Movement Founder A.T. Ariyaratne, President’s Counsel Shibly Aziz and former United Nation official Radhika Coomaraswamy as its civil society representatives.