Saliya released on bail

Saliya Wickremasuriya, the former Chief Operating Officer of the Reconstruction and Development Agency (RADA) was released on bail by the Colombo Fort Magistrate today.

India asked SL Navy not to fire on fishermen

The Indian External Affairs Ministry on Tuesday informed the Madras High Court in Madurai that it has impressed upon the Sri Lankan Navy “to act with restraint, not to fire on Indian fishermen and to treat them in a humane manner,” the Hindu reported.

Parliament to be dissolved today?

Speculation is rife that Parliament will be dissolved tonight, following intimation to that effect, by Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe to Tamil political parties at a meeting on June 16.

Why didn't UPFA govt. reform electoral system? - Ranil

Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe yesterday asked why the UPFA government had failed to bring in a new electoral system despite enjoying a two-thirds majority.

I was not contacted over charges against Kshenuka: Kunanayakam

Despite being a key person who brought the ‘Genevagate’ controversy before the public, former diplomat Tamara Kunanayakam says no testimony was obtained from her and neither was she contacted by the investigator who recently concluded the probe on the contentious audit report relating to the issue.

Another batch of refugees head back to SL

A batch of 46 Sri Lankan Tamil refugees, who were staying in camps across the State for several years, returned to their country from the Tiruchi airport on Tuesday.

Street vending only on certain streets-Mayor

Colombo Mayor A.J.M. Muzammil said yesterday that street vending would be allowed only on certain pavements in Pettah and nowhere else in the city.

Stop Indian Maggi Noodles entering SL: CAA to Customs

The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) today requested the Sri Lanka Customs to stop consignments of rejected Maggi Noodle from India being released to the importers because they are said to contain high levels of Mono Sodium Glutamate (MSG).

Former RADA director arrested

Reconstruction and Development Agency’s (RADA) former Finance and Administration Director Dr. Jayantha Samarasinghe was arrested by the Police Special Investigations Unit (SIU) in connection with an alleged fraud that had taken place at the RADA in 2006.

Body found from Bambalapitiya Housing Scheme

The body of a 45-year-old man was found from the Paradise Housing Scheme in Bambalapitiya last night, the Police said.The body was found at 9.30 p.m. after a strong stench was reported from one of the houses.

Six million votes not only for MS but also for UNP: Akila

The United National Party (UNP) said today it was certain to obtain almost six million votes at the general elections similar to the January 8 presidential election where the UNP and the common opposition were able to muster the most number of votes for the then opposition candidate.

If I were the President?

If I were the President?

Video: BBS meets CB Governor over Islamic Banking

The Bodu Bala Sena (BBS) organisation today met Central Bank Governor Arjuna Mahendran to discuss the recent move to offer financial services under Islamic principles by private banks.

Sri Lanka at high risk of heart diseases: Report

People in South Asian countries including Sri Lanka have a higher risk of heart disease at an early age than any other ethnic group, says a report released by Stanford South Asian Translational Heart Initiative.

SL, China commence joint Army Exercise

The first phase of the second joint Sri Lanka Army - People’s Liberation Army ‘Exercise - Silk Route – 2015, was launched on Monday at Officer Career Development Centre (OCDC) at Buttala, the Army said.

HC turns down Dhanuna’s requests

The Colombo High Court today turned down a request made by Dhanuna Thilakaratne to lift his travel ban and allow him to access his assets which were frozen in connection with the HiCorp case.

One killed as police open fire at lorry

An individual was killed when police opened fire at a lorry when the driver refused to stop the vehicle at a road block in Maha Oya early this morning.

200 hospitalised due to food poisoning

At least 200 employees of a garment factory in the Seethawaka Industrial Zone were admitted to the Awissawella Base Hospital this morning due to suspected food poisoning.

12 OICs transferred

Twelve OICs including the chief inspector (CI) of Fraud Investigation Bureau (FIB) had been transferred with immediate effect under the instructions of the Inspector General of Police on service requirements, the police said.

Maggi Noodle samples sent to ITI for testing

Health Service (DGHS) Director General Palitha Mahipala yesterday directed that samples of Maggi Noodles, particularly popular among children and other varieties of noodles be tested at the Industrial Technical Institute (ITI) to determine their lead content.

UNHRC says not funding diaspora festival

The UNHRC on Monday dismissed reports of having allocated funds for the proposed 'Diaspora Festival' organised by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs by the end of this year.

​Butter may have been the cause: Cinnamon Grand

The Cinnamon Grand Colombo Hotel Management on Monday said an internal investigation report into the food samples of the hotel served during the June 12 event at the Oak room at Cinnamon Grand Hotel where around 20 guests were hospitalised, revealed that the butter served at the function may have been the cause for concern.

Prasanna Ranatunga doesn't want pavement hawkers

Western Province Chief Minister Prasanna Ranatunga has instructed Western Provincial Council Commissioner Chandrani Samarakoon not to allow pavement hawkers to conduct their businesses on the pavements of Colombo City.

Like a piglet challenging a lion-Mahinda Yapa

Health Minister Rajitha Senaratne’s son challenging former president Mahinda Rajapaksa to contest the general elections from Beliatta is similar to a piglet challenging a lion, UPFA MP Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena said.

GL wants meeting on US report on LTTE

Parliamentarian Prof. G.L.  Peiris today urged the government to take serious note of the US report, which claimed that LTTE’s international network of sympathizers and financial support continued.

Mahindananda grilled by FCID

Former Sports Minister Mahindananda Aluthgamage was quizzed by the Police Financial Crime Investigation Division today over the non-payment of Rs. 39 mn to Lanka Sathosa for purchasing a large consignment of gaming boards during the previous regime.

Video: Hold fresh talks with stakeholders on 20A: JVP

The Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) today urged the government to withdraw the gazette notification on the 20th Amendment and have a dialogue with all political parties before preparing a set of fresh legislation.

Video: President frowns upon SLFP MPs

President Maithripala Sirisena said that all 127 Parliamentarians of the Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) elected at the 2010 General Elections, were not involved in programmes held at the SLFP Head Quarters for the betterment of the party.

Video: Skeleton found in house at Rajagiriya

A skeleton was recovered from a house at Silva Mawatha in Welikada, Rajagiriya, police said.

Sailor dies during training

A sailor attached to the Trincomalee Navy Camp had died during a training programme held in the sea off Trincomalee, Navy Spokesman Indika Silva said.