Jayalalithaa writes to Modi on fishermen issue

Seeking a 'decisive shift' in the Centre's stance vis-a-vis Sri Lanka on the arrest of Tamil Nadu fishermen, Chief Minister Jayalalithaa on Sunday urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to secure the release of 33 fishermen, arrested by Sri Lankan Navy, and ensure a lasting solution to the issue

Video: Cut milk powder price: NFF to govt.

The government should reduce the price of milk powder as its price had dropped drastically in the global market, the National Freedom Front (NFF) said today.

Hulugalle assumes duties in Lankan mission in Australia

Lakshman Hulugalle has assumed duties as a Minister of the Sri Lankan High commission in Australia and will take over as Deputy High Commissioner in Canberra later, the External Affairs Ministry said today

Welipenna exit and entrance affected

The Welipenna entrance and exit on the Southern Expressway had been affected due to the flash floods in the area, expressway officials said

Trade union leaders released on bail

Three Trade Union Leaders including Ceylon Teachers’ Union President Joseph Stalin and Health Services Trade Union Alliance President Saman Ratnapriya were released on bail by the Colombo Fort Magistrate today on charges of allegedly violating a Court order

Lankan asylum seeker dies of burn injuries

A Sri Lankan Tamil asylum-seeker has died after setting himself on fire while awaiting a visa decision in Australia, Immigration Minister Scott Morrison said Monday

Three killed in accident

Three persons including a child were killed and 11 injured when a lorry collided with a tree in Aralaganwila this morning, Police said.Pictures

Heavy rain continues

Department of Meteorology said today due to the convergence of wind flows, heavy showers or thunder showers that will result in more than 100 mm of rain will occur in the Colombo, Kalutara, Galle, Matara and Ratnapura districts.

13 killed in landslides and floods

At least 13 persons were killed and several others have been injured following floods and landslides in several parts of the country, Police said.

PSC to TNA: If you won’t come, make submissions

The Parliamentary Select Committee (PSC), mandated to evolve constitutional proposals, has requested the Tamil National Alliance (TNA) to make submissions on its stand if it cannot attend regular sessions, informed sources said today. 

Extradition process of SL begins

The extradition process of a Sri Lankan national, arrested in Malaysia for alleged conspiracy to carry out terror strikes on the US and Israeli consulates in South India, has begun with India approaching Interpol for issuing an Red Corner notice against the accused.

Lightning strike delays trains

Trains leaving Fort will be delayed as a result of a malfunction in the signal network between Maradana – Fort due to lightning.

67 injured in wasp attacks

At least 67 persons including 63 children have been attacked by wasps while they were studying at a Dhamma School in Medirigiriya this morning

29 Indian fishermen arrested

Twenty nine Indian fishermen and six fishing trawlers found poaching in Sri Lankan waters off the North-Western coast of Talaimannar were taken into custody by the Navy on Saturday

Seven injured in accident

At least seven people were injured when a van skidded off the road at Eliwatta in Yatiyantota on the Colombo-Hatton road last night, Police said

Kerala Court clears Lankan

There is no law preventing foreigners visiting India from wearing gold ornaments, the Kerala High Court has held, along with quashing the confiscation of a gold chain worn by a Sri Lankan tourist.

SL beats England in 4th ODI

Sri Lanka held their nerve after a brilliant century by Jos Buttler to beat England by seven runs in the fourth one-day international at Lord's on Saturday and level the series at 2-2.

Saudi Princesses denied food for over 60 days

Deprived of their basic needs, the four Saudi royal princesses kept in 13-year isolation by their father, King Abdullah, have surpassed 60 days without food.

Sanga ton boosts SL

Sri Lanka, after losing the toss, made 300 for nine against England in the fourth one-day international at Lord's on Saturday.

Wheat flour price increased: no bread price hike

Price of wheat flour has been increased by Rs.1 per kilogram with effect from today but the Bakery Owners Association said that there will be no increase in bread prices.

Cop assaulted by politician's goons ?

A police officer who issued a charge sheet to a Deputy Minister on the Southern Expressway on May 20 was reported to have been assaulted by a group of men at the 20 acre area in Bombuwala near the Dodangoda entry point last night while he was driving to work.

9 hour water cut in Colombo

The Water Supply and Drainage Board announced that the water supply would be interrupted from Dikmans Road junction to Bambalapitiya junction and all the connected by roads today due to laying of new pipelines.

Saliya Dissanayake passes away

Brother of Minister S.B.Dissanayake and former Chairman of Central Provincial Council Saliya Dissanayake (49) passed away last night after a prolonged illness at the Peradeniya Hospital.

Modi due here?

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to visit Sri Lanka soon, Daily Mirror learns.

Isipathana rout Thomians 61-0

Isipathana proved to be too good for S. Thomas’ as they routed them by 61 points to nil in the first match of the Singer U-20 Cup Championship encounter played at Havelock Park last evening.

Vass to be tried for threatening CID ASP

Former DIG Vaas Gunawardena will be tried on September 22 for intimidating CID ASP Shani Abeysekera and some other CID detectives while he was being questioned by them over the killing of millionaire businessman Mohamed Shiyam.

Student knocked down by train died

The schoolgirl, who was hospitalised after she was hit by a train at the Kollupitiya Railway station, died yesterday, police said

Rs. 100 Mn worth expired chocolates seized

Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) officers confiscated 40,000 kilos of expired chocolate valued at Rs. 100 million in a warehouse in Seeduwa today, when it was about to be repacked, the Internal Trade and Cooperatives Ministry said

New uniforms for women police personnel

Women Police officers would be issued a newly designed uniform comprising a trouser and a shirt in addition to the one they are currently wearing for official duties, police said.

Sudharma surrenders to Court: Warrant recalled

Colombo Magistrate Thilina Gamage today recalled the warrant issued against Sudharma Nettikumara over a breach of trust amounting to Rs.5 million after she surrendered to Court.