Lebanese suspect injured in police firing at Pamankada

The Havelock Town Pizza Hut would have turned into slaughterhouse yesterday but for the prompt action of a policeman who stopped a Lebanese man armed with a machete going on a hacking spree against three women.

WPC UPFA member Thushara Perera arrested

Western Provincial Council (WPC) UPFA member Thushara Perera was today arrested following a dispute with a group of people after an accident involving his jeep and another vehicle at the 18th mile post on the Katunayake-Colombo Main Road, police said.

Liquor shops closed on July 10

All liquor shops in the country will be closed on July 10 in view of the Temperance Month, the Information Department said.

Lankan prostitution suspect escapes while police go for dinner

A Sri Lankan woman, wanted for allegedly soliciting for prostitution, escaped from police custody while being treated at the Kuala Lumpur Hospital.

Video: MR candidature a positive phenomenon: Ranjan

The candidature of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa at the general elections should be considered as a positive phenomenon, United National Party member Ranjan Ramanayake said today.

Five more ambassadors confirmed

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) today confirmed the appointments of five more Heads of Missions who have presently been selected out of a total of 33.

Audio: Private buses to shun election posters, banners

Private buses would not be allowed to use election propaganda banners and posters on them for the upcoming general elections, Lanka Private Bus Owners' Association (LPBOA) said today.

Magistrate favoured Justice Abrew: ASG

The Attorney General’s Department today informed the Supreme Court that Mt. Lavinia Magistrate Mohomed Shahabdeen had favoured Justice Sarath De Abrew because of his position as a Supreme Court Judge.

Postal voting on August 5 and 6

Postal voting for the upcoming general election will be held on August 5 and 6 with school teachers permitted to cast their postal votes on August 3, the Elections Department announced today.

Daily ‘Tamil Mirror’ from today

A Wijeya Newspaper publication, ‘Tamil Mirror’ is the newest Tamil daily to hit the stands.

Kamal to contest from UNP

Popular actor Kamal Addararachchi today said he would contest the parliamentary election from the United National Party (UNP) either from Ratnapura or Gampaha Districts.

TN denies LTTE Threat to Mullaperiyar Dam, to file SC affidavit

The Tamil Nadu State government will file an additional affidavit in the Supreme Court leaving out the section of an Intelligence Bureau report that “cites” the threat to the Mullaperiyar dam by the remnant cadres of LTTE, the Hindu reported.

Lankan youth dies in Surrey after being hit by cricket ball

A British Tamil League cricketer has died after being struck in the chest by a ball during a club match in Surrey.

TU action closes 23 tea factories

Ongoing trade union action by estate workers, demanding a basic wage of Rs. 1,000, has forced tea manufacturers to close 23 factories by today.  

Pensions of pre-2006 retirees increased

The pension anomalies of those who retired before year 2006 would be increased, starting August, by amounts varying from Rs.3,000 to Rs. 12,000 under the revised pension scheme according to the post they served in, the Pensions Department said.

No sign of missing Indian aircraft in SL waters

The Sri Lankan Navy has informed India that there was no sign of the missing Indian military surveillance aircraft in Sri Lankan waters.

Revoke his benefits as retired Head of State: Akila

The United National Party (UNP) today said benefits given to former President Mahinda Rajapska as a retired Head of State should be taken back if he makes a comeback to politics.

Jeweller shot dead in Minuwangoda

The owner of jewellery shop was shot dead in Minuwangoda this evening by four armed men who attempted to rob the jewellery, police said.

UPFA nomination lists after MS approval

The United People’s Freedom Alliance (UPFA) said it would finalize its nomination lists tomorrow after it is approved by President Maitripala Sirisena, party officials said.

SL probes WFP over tsunami SUV gifts

The World Food Program (WFP) is being investigated in Sri Lanka for gifting luxury duty-free vehicles to a charity headed by former president Mahinda Rajapakse's wife, officials said Tuesday.

Video: ‘Rajiv hitter’ to contest from BJP

Vijitha Rohana Wijemuni, the Naval Rating who hit the then Indian Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi during an inspection of guard of honour outside the President’s House, Colombo in 1987, is to lead the Bodu Jana Peramuna (BJP) election campaign from Gampaha, the party said.

Father, two children killed in accident

Three members of a family including two children were killed, while three others were injured when the three-wheeler they were traveling in collided head –on with a car in Midigama, Weligama on the Colombo Matara Road, the Police said.

Video: Dhanuna to contest with SF

Dhanuna Thilakaratne, who was mired in controversy during the last Presidential Election, would contest at the upcoming General Elections from the Democratic Party led by Field Marshal Sarath Fonseka.

Six students injured during lab experiment

Six students were hospitalised with burn injuries resulting from being exposed to some chemicals after a beaker exploded at the Dewatapitiya School laboratory in Chilaw, Police said.

Justice De Abrew released on bail

Justice Sarath de Abrew who today surrendered to the Mt. Lavinia Magistrate’s Court in connection with the alleged assault of his domestic helper, was released on a personal bail of Rs.500,000.

DEW’s claim: Ranil says breach of Privilege

Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe today said former Chairman of the Committee on Public Enterprises (COPE) D. E. W. Gunasekera and reports in the media regarding the recent inquiry into the Bond scam had violated the Parliamentary Privileges Act

Justice De Abrew surrenders

Supreme Court Judge Sarath De Abrew today surrendered to the Mount Lavinia Magistrate in connection with the alleged assault of his domestic helper, Police said.

Monetary Board yet to finalize GK re-payment plan

The Central Bank Monetary Board had today failed to submit the plan based on the Cabinet memorandum to repay 41% of the funds deposited in the Golden Key Company.

Former MP Thenuka remanded

Former UPFA Parliamentarian Thenuka Widanagamage was remanded till July 14 by the Mahiyanganaya Magistrate after he surrendered to the Police for violating election laws in Mahiyanganaya.

Sajin Vass further remanded

Former UPFA MP Sajin de Vass Gunawardane was further remanded till July 21 by the Colombo Chief Magistrate today on charges of misusing 22 vehicles belonging to the Presidential Secretariat.