Egypt court sentences 529 Morsi supporters to death

A court in Egypt on Monday sentenced 529 supporters of ousted Islamist president Mohamed Morsi to death after a mass trial, judicial sources said.

Indonesian warship in Colombo

Indonesian Naval Ship “Kri Frans Kaisiepo” arriveed at the Port of Colombo on a Goodwill Visit yesterday, the navy headquarters said.

Arrest warrant on Sihala Ravaya Gen. Sec.

A warrant was issued today for the arrest of Sihala Ravaya General Secretary the Ven. Medille Pannaloka Thera after five monks belonging to the organisation had failed to appear in court in connection with an incident that took place at the Law College on February 24.

Democratic Party candidate assaulted

Western Provincial Council (WPC) Kalutara District Democratic Party candidate K.A. Nishantha has been found trussed up and assaulted inside his vehicle by unidentified group in Dikpitiya, Mathugama this morning, the Police said.

Traffic congestion on Thurstan Road

Heavy traffic has been reported along Thurstan Road Colombo 07, due to a protest carried out by Students of the Law Faculty of the Colombo University, who were on their way to College House, the Police said.

Ex PS Chairman remanded over rape

Former Weligama Pradeshiya Sabha Chairman Dikkumburage Kulaweera was produced in Court and remanded on charges of having sexually harassed a 22-year-old Sweden woman at tourist hotel in Pelana, Weligama.

Malaysia flight MH370: China spots 'suspicious' objects

A Chinese plane hunting for the missing Malaysia Airlines plane has spotted "suspicious" objects, state media say, as more nations joined the search.

Find an alternative: Sangaree tells Pillay

In separate letters to President Mahinda Rajapaksa and UN Human Rights Chief Navaneetham Pillay, TULF leader V. Anandasangaree has called on Pillay to look for alternative ways to deal with the problem than calling for an international probe.

UN rights body divided over SL issue-Envoy

Sri Lanka today claimed there was a "division" among members of the UNHRC over a US-backed resolution and termed it a victory for the country.

Rivals trying to oust me with global support- MR

Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa has blamed opposition parties of trying to engineer his downfall with international support saying his government “is being punished for ending terrorism”.

Audio: SLMC disappointed over govt. action: Hakeem

Sri Lanka Muslim Congress (SLMC) Leader, Minister of Justice Rauf Hakeem said the SLMC was not only disappointed with some actions taken by the government but also strongly criticised it.

OIC's death: Two suspects arrested

The Criminal investigations Department (CID) yesterday arrested two main suspects over the death of late SP Prasad Siriwardena, the Officer in Charge (OIC) of the Borella Police at Thunnana , the Police said.

EU backing me on SL-Cameron

British Prime Minister David Cameron said that he had secured the ‘full backing of the European Union’ for the UK co-sponsored resolution on Sri Lanka next week at the UN Human Rights council session.

MR to brief Mahanayakes on Geneva session

President Mahinda Rajapaksa has accepted a meeting with Mahanayaka of the Malwathu Chapter Most Ven. Thibbatuwawe Sri Siddhartha Thera and Asgiriya Chapter Mahanayake Most Ven. Udugama Sri Buddha Rakkitha Thera to brief them on the ongoing Human Rights sessions in Geneva, the government announced.

Clash at Richmond-Mahinda encounter

Police used tear gas to control a tense situation during the Richmond-Mahinda annual big match in Galle this evening, police said.Pictures

Army to probe video

Upon finding a Youtube video depicting a group female recruits being harassed by some female as well as male instructors, the Commander of the Army had ordered an investigation on March 04, the army announced today.

MDMK manifesto proposes to lift the ban on LTTE in India

India’s MDMK party, led by Vaiko has promised in its manifesto released on Saturday that it would lift the ban on LTTE in India and would work for holding of a referendum on creation of Eelam in Sri Lanka for Lankan Tamils, if it takes part in government formation after the Lok Sabha polls.

IPKF in SL figures in disappearance probe

The conduct of the Indian Peace Keeping Force (IPKF) in Sri Lanka figured in complaints received by a government commission probing disappearances during the country's civil war, a senior official said today.

Five Giriulla policemen including OIC interdicted

Five police officers including the officer-in-charge and the crimes OIC of the Giriulla police were interdicted on charges of having detained a suspect illegally for 30 days, police said.

Ven. Harispaththuwe Ariyawansalankara Thero passes away

President of the Amadyapa Movement, Ven.Dr. Harispaththuwe Ariyawansalankara Thero (74) of the Vipassana Meditation Centre, Colombo passed away at a private hospital after prolonged illness this morning.

US expresses concern on SL's arrest of HR activists

The United States expressed concern on Friday about the Sri Lankan government's arrest of two human rights activists this week and about an overall "deteriorating human rights situation" in the island nation.

EC bans propaganda via SMS and phone calls

Elections Commissioner Mahinda Deshapriya said today that propaganda messages transmitted via telephone calls and SMS were a contravention of election laws and service providers had been instructed not to send out such messages without the consent of the subscribers.

MR rejects CBK’s allegations

President Mahinda Rajapaksa today rejected allegations made by former President Chandrika Kumaratunga that she was being monitored by state intelligence services.

India arrests three Lankans, including man wanted by Interpol

The Chennai police on Friday arrested three men in connection with a credit card scam. One of the arrested men is wanted by Interpol as the Sri Lankan police have issued a red corner notice against him.

Schools in WP and SP closed on March 28

All schools in the Western and Southern Provinces will be closed on March 28 in view of the Provincial Council Elections, Education Ministry sources said.

Missing flight: Mystery deepened

Mystery of the missing Malaysian aircraft MH370 deepened as investigations into the latest claim of possible debris found off 1500 miles south west of Perth, Australia ran into a stone wall.

Video: Wigneswaran more dangerous than Prabha: Warnasinghe

UPFA Colombo district candidate Nishantha Sri Warnasinghe said today Northern Province Chief Minister C.V.Wigneswaran was more dangerous than LTTE leader Velupillai Prabhakaran.

France concerned

While claiming that it closely monitoring the human rights situation in Sri Lanka, France today said that it is concerned about the recent arrest in Sri Lanka of several human rights defenders who are recognized and respected for their actions in this area.

India to back UNHRC motion on SL-report

India will vote in favour of the resolution on Sri Lanka at the United Nations Human Rights Council, the UPA government is learnt to have decided in possibly its last major foreign policy decision. The vote is expected on March 28 in Geneva, The Indian Express reported today

Warning over number of war crime suspects living in UK

Official figures may significantly underestimate the number of suspected war criminals living in the UK, the ex-head of the Border Force has warned. Of the cases confirmed by the Home Office, suspects originated from countries including Afghanistan, Iran, Iraq, Libya, Rwanda, Serbia and Sri Lanka.