Bodies of two gem miners recovered

The bodies of the two men, who died inside thegem pitatAngammana in Ratnapura were recovered early this morning,Police said. The victims,a 39-year-old resident of Alapatha North in Angammana and a 40-year-old resident of Lelumpitiya

Grenade attack kills one person

At least one person was killed and four others injured in a hand grenade attack in Pragathi Mawatha, Walasmulla last night, Polce said.

Female anaconda vomits dead male anaconda

The 15.5 feet long female anaconda at the Dehiwela Zoo that swallowed a 12 feet long male anaconda on Thursday, vomited the male anaconda on Saturday, official said.

The media can’t kill me- Hulugalle

Former director general of the Media Centre for National Security, Lakshman Hulugalle, speaking to Daily Mirror a short while ago denied reports that he had attempted suicide and said instead that he was at home and in good health.

Mine collapses, two workers trapped in Ratnapura mine

Two workers had been reported trapped inside a 30ft-deep gem mine in Angammana in Ratnapura this evening. Initial reports said the mine had collapsed following a water leakage while the workers were engaged in digging.

Robbed while watching ‘Raja Horu’

A man who had taken two women to watch the movie ‘Raja Horu’ at a cinema in Kalutara had robbed them of their money and jewellery after lacing their soft drinks.

Iranian Naval rating injured in Pettah

An Iranian Naval rating was injured when an individual standing by the roadside pelted stones at a few ratings that were walking near the Khan Clock Tower in Pettah yesterday, police said.

Nagapattinam fishermen go on indefinite fast

The fisherfolk of the district on Saturday launched an indefinite fast demanding the release of those arrested by the Sri Lankan Navy. The fishermen were on indefinite work boycott for the seventh day, demanding that the government

Move to bring SL workers in South Sudan

Foreign Employment Bureau said today that immediate steps will be taken together with the Ministry of External affairs to recall Sri Lankan immigrant workers South Sudan due to the conflict in there.

Two killed in accident

Two people were killed and another two injured when a motorcycle collided with a concrete mixer vehicle at Periyakallaru area in Kaluwanchikudi on Kalmunai - Batticaloa road last night, police said.

Iranian Submarine in Colombo

Two ships accompanied by a submarine belonging to the Islamic Republic of Iran’s Naval Force arrived at the Port of Colombo on Friday while on a voyage in the Indian Ocean. 

SL can send team to Pak if proper security is assured-SLC

Sri Lankan cricket board is ready to send its team to Pakistan again if the hosts can provide proper security assurances to them, a report said on Saturday.

Int’l drug racket busted by Delhi Police

An international drug racket-based in Afganistan and Pakistan push heroin into India and Sri Lanka-was busted by the Special Cell of Delhi Police with the arrest of three drug traffickers and recovery of nine kg of heroin with street value of Rs 30 crore.

Pakistan Speaker lauds SL for combating terrorism

Pakistan National Assembly Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq lauded efforts of the Sri Lankan government in defeating the menace of terrorism from its soil

Amal Perera’s Maldivian friend makes statement

Singer Amal Perera’s Maldivian friend made a statement to the Kosgoda police station today in connection with the missing albino turtle.

One killed in earth mound collapse

At least one person was killed when an earth mound collapsed on a group of workers on the Matara-Akuressa entry/exit road to the Southern Highway this morning, police said.

Four proposals approved at UNP convention

 Four proposals including the setting up of a leadership council, which were presented to the 55th UNP convention held at Sirikotha, were unanimously approved a short while ago.

Stepping up defence ties with Sri Lanka outrageous: Jayalalithaa

Expressing dismay over reports of Indian Coast Guard participating in naval exercises with Sri Lankan Navy, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Jayalalithaa today asked Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to recall the two ships and Coast Guard personnel participating in the event in the island nation

Special rebate for online vehicle revenue licence

A special 25 per cent rebate will be offered to those using the online portal on December 21, 22 and 23 to obtain revenue licences for motor vehicles registered in the Western Province

Let’s work in harmony: MR tells TNA

President Mahinda Rajapaksa, in his concluding speech of the budget debate, yesterday appealed Tamil National Alliance (TNA) leader R. Sampanthan  and his party’s Northern Provincial Council Chief Minister C.V. Wigneswaran to co-operate with the government to evolve homegrown solutions to bring about national reconciliation, peace and development in the country

‘Tank cleaners’ end up on the plate

The fresh water fish popularly known as “tank cleaners” or “scavenger fish” may become part of our diet soon with its numbers showing a drastic increase in rivers, canals and streams

Drug dealers in P'ment: JHU urges Mangala to name names

The Jathika Hela Urumaya (JHU) today urged UNP parliamentarian Mangala Samaraweera to name and identify the parliamentarians who are involved in drug trafficking to protect the dignity of the Sri Lankan Parliament.

One killed, 19 injured in bus mishap

At least one person was killed and 19 injured when a bus carrying group of people from Eheliyagoda on a trip to Jaffna, skidded and went off the road in Puliyankulam, a short while ago.

Three university students sentenced for ragging

Three Peradeniya University students who pleaded guilty to charge of ragging a junior were sentenced to six months rigorous imprisonment suspended for five years.

Farbrace to coach national team

Former English cricketer Paul Farbrace has been appointed National Coach of the Sri Lankan cricket team, Sri Lanka Cricket said today. His two-year contract begins on January 1.

Third Budget reading passed

The third reading of the 2014 Budget was passed in parliament a short while ago with a majority of 95 votes

SL Coast Guard to be independent unit: Navy Chief

The Sri Lanka Coast Guard (SLCG) which is currently functioning under one umbrella with the Sri Lanka Navy will in future function as an independent department, Navy Commander Jayanath Colombage revealed

MR addresses Parliament

President Mahinda Rajapaksa is addressing parliament just hours before the final vote on the 2014 Budget, government Information department said

Sorry, we are only protecting ourselves- SL Navy Chief to Karuna

While claiming that the Sri Lanka Navy will continue arresting Indian fishermen, who are entering Sri Lankan waters for poaching, Navy Commander Jayanath Colombage today said Sri Lanka Navy only protecting themselves

Four sentenced to death

Four people found guilty of the charge of having robbed and murdered a police assistant in 2002 were sentenced to death by the Uva High CourtJudge H. Kulathunga.