Govt to increase salaries by Rs.5000-Ravi

The main opposition UNP today revealed that through the forthcoming Budget, which is to be presented in Parliament on Friday (25), the government is reportedly expected to increase the salaries of public servants by Rs. 5000.

TN leaders slam SL Navy Chief's Indian visit

Regional leaders in India's southern Tamil Nadu state slammed the visit of Sri Lankan navy chief, Vice Admiral Jayantha Perera, to the country. India is eyeing to build its defense ties with Sri Lanka to counter China's inroads in Indian Ocean.

Missing three-year boy, found with a beggar

A three-year-old boy, who went missing at the Ambalangoda bus stand in December, 2013 was found today in Dambulla while he was in the company of a beggar.

LTTE ban: SL to assist parties to the case

While claiming that it was surprised at some of the recent statements on the outcome of the case filed by the LTTE in 2011 at the General Court of the European Union, Sri Lanka today said it would continue to assist the parties to the case in their future course of action over the court decision.

Rs.5.1 mn stolen from Aravinda’s home

Former Sri Lankan Cricketer Aravinda De Silva yesterday in a complaint to the Police said his home at Pedris Road in Kollupitiya was burgled and cash including foreign currency worth Rs.5.1 million had been removed from his safe.

Lankan dies midair

A 58-year-old Sri Lankan on board an Emirate airways flight from Singapore to Colombo had died of a heart attack this morning, an airport official said.

Trader hacked to death in Mt. Lavinia

A trader of a vegetable stall at Bakery Junction in Mount Lavinia was last night hacked to death by some unidentified gangsters, police said.    

GL clears Kshenuka of guilt

External Affairs Minister G.L. Peiris, yesterday, in a statement, cleared Mrs. Kshenuka Seneviratne of allegations leveled against her anent the awarding of a contract to repair the official residence of the Sri Lankan Ambassador in Geneva

Re-proscription of LTTE: EU willing to engage with Govt.

The European Union has expressed its willingness to engage with the Sri Lankan Government regarding the re-proscription of the LTTE, it was reported yesterday.

Video : Ranil’s tour in London did not impinge on EU Court ruling : UNP

The United National Party (UNP) yesterday rejected the allegation that there was an invisible connection between the European Union General Court’s ruling to lift sanctions on the LTTE and Opposition Leader Ranil Wickremesinghe’s trip to London.

Govt. to investigate attack on protesting fishermen

The government would investigate the attack on the fishermen who were staging a protest in front of the Fisheries Ministry in Maligawatte yesterday, an official said.

Iran, SL underscore expansion of relations

In a meeting between Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister for Asian and Pacific Affairs Ebrahim Rahimpour and Sri Lankan Foreign Minister Gamini Lakshman Peiris on Monday, the two officials underscored that expansion of bilateral ties has been always atop agenda both countries.

Give voting rights to the SL expats: BBS

Bodu Bala Sena (BBS) General Secretary Galagodaaththe Gnanasara Thera today urged the government to give voting rights to the Sri Lankan expatriate workers and immediately solve issues faced especially by Sri Lankan’s working in Korea and the Middle East. 

Police tear gas Uni. protest march

Police used tear gas and water canon to disperse University students as they entered the parliament road a short while ago.

India to provide two naval ships to SL

Police complaint against fact finding mission

The Senior Vice President of Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA) Nidahas Sevaka Sangamaya had lodged a complaint with the Slave Island Police, claiming a group of United National Party (UNP) members had forcibly entered the SLPA building at No. 15, Morgan Street in Slave Island today.

Balasuriya vows to combat drugs and crime

Former Inspector General of Police (IGP) Mahinda Balasuriya who assumed duties today as the new Law and Order Ministry Secretary vowed to combat drugs and organised crime in the country.

Pistorius sentenced to five years jail for killing girlfriend

South African Paralympian star sprinter Oscar Pistorius was sentenced to five years in prison Tuesday for the killing of his girlfriend last year, as his sensational trial reached a climax.

Video: UNP MPs attacked

A group of United National Party (UNP) parliamentarians were reported to have been attacked by a mob when they visited the Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA) Security Training Institute at Slave Island on a fact finding mission today. PICTURES

Court ruling not politicised: EUGC

The European Union General Court (EUGC) today said its ruling to lift sanctions on the LTTE was a legal ruling and not a political decision.

No liquor tomorrow

All liquor shops will be closed tomorrow in view of the Deepavali Festival, the Excise Department said today.

33 injured in accident

Thirty three people were injured when a SLTB bus plying from Ettampitiya to Bandarawela plunged down a precipice at Udamalwatta in Bandarawela this morning, the Police said.

Theiveegan’s mother prevented from leaving SL

The late Suntharalingam Gajatheeban, alias Theiveegan’s mother Sundaralingam Rajithamalar, was prevented from leaving the country today, sources said.

BASL ready to help govt.

The Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) said yesterday it was ready to help if the Government takes up the legal battle in the European Court of Justice (ECJ) to reintroduce the proscription on the LTTE.

Indo-Lanka MoU sought to bring back Tamil refugees

A Sri Lankan Tamil refugee rehabilitation organisation which has been working in Tamil Nadu and Sri Lanka for the past 30 years, has sought a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between Sri Lanka and India to facilitate and expedite the return of the refugees to the island nation.

Govt to take appropriate action on LTTE ban

The Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) organisation could consolidate but the government could not be “very sure” about it, the General Secretary of UPFA Susil Premajayantha said at a media meeting held at the SLFP Headquarters in Colombo today.  

Ranil off to Singapore

Opposition leader Ranil Wickremesinghe left for Singapore on a two day visit, his office announced today. The statement said he was expected in the country on Thursday, October 23.

Gota meets Indian Defence Minister

Defence Secretary Gotabaya Rajapaksa on Monday called on Indian Defence Minister Arun Jaitley during which a number of issues came under discussion, Indian media reported.

Resume live telecast of Parliament sessions: UNP

The main Opposition United National Party (UNP) today urged Speaker Chamal Rajapaksa to resume live telecast of parliamentary sessions.

Settle payments to SL refugee with interest: Madras HC

Coming to the rescue of a Sri Lankan refugee who had served the Tamil Nadu government for 32 years, the Madras High Court bench Monday directed the government to settle the emoluments due for him with 12 percent interest.