Sarath Fonseka shouldn’t be called “General,” says Dinesh

The former army commander has no army rank now and should not be called general, Parliament was informed today

Archaeologists unearth Buddhist artefacts in Kilinochchi

Archaeologists have unearthed several Buddhist artefacts including slates, ancient bricks and Sri Pada symbols in excavations carried out in Kilinochchi, Sivanagar and Uriththirapuram, the army said

No devolution of police powers to PCs-MR

President Mahinda Rajapakse has informed Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi that devolving of police powers to the provincial councils was not acceptable by the Sri Lankan government, Minister of External Affairs Professor G. L. Peiris informed Parliament today

Video: Afghan Taliban release US soldier captured in 2009

U.S. Army Sergeant Bowe Bergdahl, held for nearly five years by the Taliban after being captured in Afghanistan, has been released and is now in U.S. custody after years of on and off negotiations, U.S. officials said on Saturday

Actress’s house burgled

Jewellery and cash valued at Rs. 2.5 mn had been burgled from the house of popular actress Nayana Kumari yesterday, the Police said

Arrested in Moratuwa awaiting boat to Australia

A group of thirteen Tamil youth had been arrested in Lunawa last morning while attempting to illegally set sail to Australia, Police Spokesman SSP Ajith Rohana said

Arrested in Moratuwa awaiting boat to Australia

A group of thirteen Tamil youth had been arrested in Lunawa last morning while attempting to illegally set sail to Australia, Police Spokesman SSP Ajith Rohana said

Video: SF says no obsession about common candidate

Democratic Party (DP) Leader Sarath Fonseka said today that his party doesn’t have an obsession of a common candidate to be  put forward in an upcoming Presidential election unlike other political parties have.

Jayalalithaa discussess SL issue with Modi

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J. Jayalalithaa has sought Centre’s help on moving a resolution on the UN calling for a probe into alleged war crimes during the final phase of the war, besides holding a referendum for a separate Tamil State in Sri Lanka

Bandula’s son gets suspended RI

Pahan Gunawardane, the son of Minister Bandula Gunawardane was sentenced to six months rigorous imprisonment suspended for five years and was fined Rs.6,000 by the Matara Additional Magistrate today for culpable homicide not amounting to murder in an accident on February 20 at Gandara

Bus conductor shot dead

A 34-year-old bus conductor is reported to have been shot dead at the Tangalle bus stand by two unidentified gunmen who arrived on motor cycle. PICTURES

Infant dies during circumcision

A three-month-old infant has died allegedly due to haphazard circumcision carried out at a medical centre in Maligawatte yesterday, police said

3 arrested with 38 packets of heroin

The Welikada Police arrested a 32-year-old woman and two other suspects who were alleged to have had in their possession 38 packets of heroin each weighing 40 milligrams???

SL beat England by six wickets to win ODI series

Sri Lanka have beaten England by six wickets in their ODI series decider at Edgbaston this evening. Having been set a target of 220 to win by England earlier in the day, Sri Lanka got their chase off to a blistering start by firing 49 runs off the first six overs

No flashing coloured lights on windscreens: Police

The Police Department has advised motorist to desist from fixing any other lights above the headlights of vehicles and warned that legal action would be taken against those who violated the law

132 schools in WP temporarily closed

One hundred and thirty two schools in the Western province have been temporarily closed due to the prevailing adverse weather conditions, Western Province acting chief Minister Upali Kodikara said

Massive credit card fraud: Four arrested

Four suspects, who were engaged in a large scale fraud with the use of 437 forged credit cards, were arrested this evening, Police said.

Video: Dep. Minister, PC ministers led attack on students: JVP

The Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) said today an unruly mob accompanied by Deputy Minister Sanath Jayasooriya and a few other Provincial Council Ministers had forcibly entered the Ruhuna University on Monday and attacked the university students ???

Ranil to participate at JHU policy launch

UNP national leader Ranil Wickremesinghe would participate at the ceremony to launch the National Policy document of the Jathika Hela Urumaya (JHU), which is to be held at the BMICH this evening, UNP sources said

Ruhunu uni declared out of bounds

The Wellamadama Complex of the Ruhunu University was today declared out of bounds after a mob attack the students left eight of them injured PICTURES

Video: 22 killed, 7,500 displaced by heavy rains

At least 22 people were killed and about 27,243 persons from about 7,500 families were displaced by the heavy rains that lashed several parts of the country in the past few days, the Disaster Management Centre said.Update

Landslide kills two women

Two women, one of them 24 years old and the other 17, were killed and their mother injured when a mound of earth collapsed on their home at Wathukarakanda in Balangoda this morning, police said

Draft agreement for SL housemaids approved

The Shoura Council, Consultative Assembly of Saudi Arabia, approved a draft agreement between the Saudi Ministry of Labor and the Ministry of Foreign Employment in the Republic of Sri Lanka regarding the employment of household workers

Milk powder import duty increased by Rs.25 a kilo

The import duty on milk powder was from yesterday increased by Rs.25 per kilo to Rs.82 from the earlier Rs.57, the Finance and Planning Ministry said today

MR orders to release arrested Indian fishermen

President Mahinda Rajapaksa has ordered to release the 29 Indian fishermen, who were arrested for entering Sri Lankan territorial waters last Sunday as a goodwill gesture, the government Information department said today.

Colombo Avissawella vehicles de-routed

Vehicle movement along the Colombo-Avissawella road has been disrupted due to flooding and police have urged the public to use alternate routes

Coordinating secretary to Johnston noticed to appear in court

A coordinating secretary to Cooperatives and Internal Trade Minister Johnston Fernando was yesterday noticed to appear in Court on June 30, after Slave Island police informed Court that the fingerprints obtained from the scene of a crime at the Sathosa building matched the fingerprints of the coordinating secretary

Mika Singh concert at BMICH

India’s popular Bollywood playback singer, composer and lyricist Mika Singh will perform live in Sri Lanka on June 7 at the BMICH main hall from 8 pm onwards

Sachithra reported for suspect bowling action

Sri Lanka off-spinner Sachithra Senanayake has been reported for a suspected illegal bowling action

Tense situation near Ruhuna Campus

A tense situation prevailed in the Ruhuna University a short while ago when some residents supporting the ‘Deyata Kirula Exhibition’ forcibly entered the university