China, Sri Lanka Hold Military Drill

China and Sri Lanka have held a joint drill at a comprehensive military training base in southern China to enhance their capabilities, specially in combating terror.

Three-day booze ban from April 12-14

All liquor shops, bars, taverns and places selling alcohol will be shut from April 12 to 14 on the orders of the Excise Commissioner General.

SLFP argument no longer valid: DM

The argument by the SLFP and a few other parties which opposed the 19th Amendment if not introduced simultaneously with electoral reforms is no longer valid, because the arbitrary powers of the executive presidency has not been curbed to the extent originally planned, Deputy Foreign Affairs Minister Ajith P. Perera said today.

Pack your bags and leave: BBS tells President

The Bodu Bala Sena (BBS) said today President Maithripala Sirisena should pack his bags and leave so as to allow a leader with a backbone to administer the country which was fast heading towards anarchy.

​TNA stakes claim for opp. leader’s post

In the wake of Speaker Chamal Rajapaksa requesting the United People's Freedom Alliance (UPFA) to nominate an MP for the post of opposition leader, the Tamil National Alliance (TNA) with 14 seats in Parliament has written to the Speaker staking its claim for the post.

SL ranked 88 in Social Progress Index

Sri Lanka was ranked 88 out of 133 countries in the Social Progress Index conducted by the US-based Social Progress Imperative Organisation, ahead of the neighbouring countries including India and Pakistan.

Video: JHU assures support for 19A

The Jathika Hela Urumaya (JHU) today praised the Supreme Court determination and assured it would support the 19th Amendment to the Constitution after the necessary changes have been incorporated into it.

Video: FCID records statement from Shasheendra

A statement is being recorded by the police Financial Crime Investigation Division (FCID) from Shasheendra Rajapaksa, the former Chief Minister of the Uva Province over allegedly misusing two luxury buses bought during the CHOGM, the police said.

Train derails in upcountry line

A train carrying fuel from Navalapitiya to Kotagala had derailed between the railway stations of Galabada and Watawala this morning obstructing the upcountry railway line.

Child hacked to death in Vavuniya

The body of a 10-year-old school boy, who had been hacked to death, had been recovered from a home garden in Vavuniya yesterday, the Police said. They said, the investigations were carried out after a message received to the Vavuniya Police.

Confusion over on arrival Visa to India from April 14

Despite Indian Premier Narendra Modi’s pledge to grant on arrival Indian Visas to Sri Lankan tourists from April 14, confusion reigns over the matter with doubts if it would be implemented from that date.

We do not know how ad got there-Lakpahana

Following an advert featuring a semi nude man which created a furor on Facebook causing the advert to be removed shortly after it was uploaded, officials of the Lakpahana office said yesterday that they were unaware of how the advert got there.

Audio: Tiran Alles accuses the minister

MP Tiran Alles, who was grilled by the Police Special Investigation Unit for about two hours, told media that Minister Patali Champika Ranawaka was behind all this carefully planned mudslinging effort in order to tarnish his political image.

STF member accidentally shoots himself

A Special Task Force (STF) member died after his weapon went off accidently while he was engaged in official duties in the Ridee-Ella area in Dambulla, Police said.

Man shot at in Tissa and H’tota

A man who was shot at by an unidentified person in Tissamaharama town today, was later shot again  at the Hambantota Hospital while undergoing treatment, police said.

Kotakethana woman’s killing: Son arrested

The 18-year-old son of the 39-year-old woman who was found dead in Kotakethana on Monday, had been arrested today in connection with the killing, police said.

Pushpa Rajapaksa foundation under probe

The Colombo Fort Magistrate today ordered the managers of two state banks and a private bank that the bank account details pertaining to the Pushpa Rajapaksa Foundation named after former Minister Basil Rajapaksa’s wife be handed over to the Police Financial Fraud Investigations Unit in connection with a financial fraud investigation.

I will not respond to baseless charges: Bribery DG

Dilrukshi Wickramasinghe, the Director General of Bribery or Corruption Commission today said that she is attentive on the complaint made against her by the Ravana Balaya Organisation charging her of misconduct and said the true nature of these allegations would be revealed to the people soon.

Parliament will be dissolved after 19A is passed – President

President Maithripala Sirisena today said the parliament will be dissolved after the 19th Amendment to the Constitution is passed on April 20.

Tiran Alles summoned to SIU

Parliamentarian Tiran Alles was summoned to the Police Special Investigation Unit (SIU) today to make a statement over financial fraud allegations leveled against him, the Police said.

CBK jeered at SLFP Balamandalaya

Former President Chandrika Kumaratunga who attended the meeting of the Kurunegala District SLFP Balamandalaya this morning at the Kurunegala Maliyadewa Girls’ School auditorium came under hooting and jeering of the crowd.

19A: SC ruling read in House

The Supreme Court has determined that the 19th Amendment to the Constitutions is consistent with the Constitution but certain sections require a referendum, Speaker Chamal Rajapaksa announced in Parliamnet a short while ago.

Take action on abductors: Parents

Dinithi Aloka Ranasinghe’s parents, Gamini Ranasinghe and Damani Indira Rodrigo today handed over a petition to the Ministry of Child Development requesting that action be taken into the matter where Minister Rajitha Senaratne’s son Eksath who is alleged to be forcibly keeping Dinithi Aloka at their home.

Modi hopes for peace in SA

While hoping that peace and prosperity would flourish in South Asia, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said dividends were visible in the quantum leap taken in relations with neighbouring countries including Sri Lanka.

Bodh Gaya Bodhi tree in good health: India

The Bodhi tree, the sacred descendant of the peepal tree under which Gautama Buddha attained enlightenment about 2,500 years back, is in good health and there is nothing to worry on the health front, say plant scientists

Remains of Mahanayake thera brought to Sri Lanka

The remains of the Mahanayake of the Asgiriya Chapter Most Venerable Udugama Sri Buddharakkitha Thera was brought to Sri Lanka from Singapore a short while ago

Malani accuses, Sujeewa denies

United People's Freedom Alliance (UPFA) MP Malani Fonseka accused Deputy Minister of Justice Sujeewa Senasinghe of abusive remarks even involving her personal life.

Resign: Dinesh tells Govt.

Mahajana Eksath Peramuna (MEP) leader Dinesh Gunawardane today urged the government to relinquish office immediately as it had failed to muster the support to pass a financial regulation.

Video: MR defeated only once; RW 28 times: NFF

Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa had been rejected only once unlike Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe who had been rejected 28 times by the people, the National Freedom Front (NFF) said today.

Replace me if you want: Nimal Siripala

Opposition Leader Nimal Siripala de Silva, in an emotional speech asked those agitating for his removal to do so if they wished to. He said he would respect any ruling by the Speaker in this regard.