Duminda Silva to attend Parliament tomorrow

Colombo District MP Duminda Silva is due to attend Parliamentary sessions tomorrow (18) after 18 months of leave taken with the approval of Parliament, according to government sources.

India intensifies patrolling near SL waters

In a bid to prevent fishermen from this region crossing the International Maritime Boundary Line and entering Sri Lankan waters, Indian Coast Guard station in Puducherry in Taml Nadu has intensified patrol besides launching awareness campaigns, an official said today.

SL calls for in’l action to stem glorification of terrorism

Sri Lanka has asked that a greater attention be paid in the Global Counter Terrorism Strategy. Addressing the International Counter-Terrorism Focal Points Conference on 'Addressing Conditions Conducive to the Spread of Terrorism and Promoting Regional Cooperation', held in Geneva on 13-14 June 2013

Malinga is the best ‘death bowler’-Australian Coach

Under-pressure Australia coach Mickey Arthur has described Sri Lanka’s Lasith Malinga as the best death bowler in the world, the AFP reported.

Tussle over 13A will enhance separatist goals: UNP

The opposition- led Vipakshaye Virodaya today said the ongoing tussle among political forces on the 13th Amendment to the Constitution resulting in the arousal of communalism would  automatically lead to a separate state.

Suspect dies in Hospital

A suspect taken into custody by the Wadduwa Police has died suddenly falling sick, Police media spokesman SP Buddhika Siriwardena said.

Central PC dissolution by Friday- Keheliya

The Central Provincial Council is likely to be dissolved by this Friday, Mass Media and Information Minister Keheliya Rambukwella said today.

SC goes electronic

The Chief Justice Mohan Peiris said that the case records in the Supreme Court would be computerized.

Vaas Gunawardena transferred to Prisons hospital

Colombo North DIG Vaas Gunawardena who was arrested by the CID under over the murder of a businessman has been transferred from the Colombo National Hospital to the Prisons Hospital, Prisons Commissioner (Operations) G.B. Kulatunga said.

Eight Indian fishermen arrested

Sri Lanka Navy arrested eight fishermen who had set sail from Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu, while they were fishing in the waters off Katchchathivu, officials said.

TNA delegation to leave to India tonight

A delegation of Tamil National Alliance (TNA) MPs is heading to India tonight to engage in an urgent discussion with the Indian government, on the latest political situation in Sri Lanka, TNA MP Mawai Senadhiraja said.  

Windy weather to gradually reduce

The Meteorological Department today announced that the prevailing windy weather condition will gradually reduce from tomorrow onwards

Jayalalitha lashes out at Karunanidhi

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J. Jayalalitha lashed out at DMK President, M. Karunanidhi today for failing to raise any objections against the   training of Sri Lankan military in India, claiming the silence is due to his wish to curry favour with the Congress to support his daughter Kanimozhi to be re-elected to the Rajya Sabha. 

Female teacher forced to kneel before politico

North Western Provincial Council member Ananda Sarath Kumara had allegedly verbally assaulted and forced a female teacher to kneel before him yesterday, for advising his daughter on a disciplinary matter.PICTURES

Mobile brothel raided

A man who allegedly supplied female sex workers using his car was arrested by the Police along with three female sex workers on the main road near a hotel in Mount Lavinia following a tip off, Police said. 

Video: Iranamadu Air strip opened

Newly constructed Iranamadu Domestic Airport was declared open by President Mahinda Rajapaksa a short while ago. PICTURES

Jaya’s protest may force India to shift SL officers

Succumbing to pressure from Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa, the Defence Ministry is planning to shift out the Sri Lankan officers who are undergoing the almost year-long course at the prestigious Defence Services Staff College at Wellington.

Top Commando officer killed in accident

A Lieutenant colonel and a corporal were killed and a Major was injured in Karuwalagaswewa near Thabbowa tank early this morning when their defender met with an accident

Police warn phone users to be wary of SMS frauds

The Police said today that frauds committed through text message services (SMS) were on the rise and urged users of mobile phones to be vigilant when responding to messages about cash prizes

Maj.Gen Daya Ratnayake appointed Army Commander

Major General Daya Rathnayake has been appointed Army Commander with effect from August 1, 2013 defense sources said

My helicopter not for rescue mission - Sajin

United People’s Freedom Alliance (UPFA) MP Sajin Vass Gunawardene said today his helicopter did not have the capability to carry out rescue operations

Wild boar kills hunter

A man who was in the habit of hunting wild boar at Panvila in Kandy was today killed by a wild boar that he had cornered and while attempting to stab it with a long iron spike

Twitter Q&A with Lalith Weeratunga

Lalith Weeratunga, Secretary to the President Mahinda Rajapaksa will answer questions on a Twitter Q&A on Wednesday (19) at 2.30 pm to 4 pm (SL time), the President's office said

Keep close watch on LTTE activities - SL to Germany

Sri Lanka urged Germany to ‘keep a close watch on the several LTTE front organisations in Germany, breaching the European Union proscription’

Police Dept. is a tool of the SLFP: UNP

The UNP said today the Sri Lanka Police Department had become the Private Security Firm of the Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP)

Vaas' case;The CID report on killing of businessman

Producing a further report in court yesterday on the investigations into the killing of a businessman named Shyam and the subsequent arrest of DIG Vaas Gunawardena, four policemen and two civilians in connection with the incident, the CID said initial investigations were conducted by the Bambalapitiya police

Video: NPC: Polls Chief to get down foreign monitors

Elections Commissioner Mahinda Deshapriya today assured he would strive hard to obtain the services of foreign monitors for the Northern Provincial Council (NPC) Elections

Jagath Jayasuriya promoted as General

Army Commander Lt.Gen Jagath Jayasuriya was promoted to the rank of General with effect from June 1st, the Army said

Key is to try and win at the end of the day-Sanga

Sri Lanka chased England's competitive total of 293 thanks to the brilliant innings of Kumar Sangakkara who hit a spectacular unbeaten 134 to keep his team's Champions Trophy campaign alive

No fishing without insurance

Minister of Fisheries Rajitha Senarathne speaking at a news conference a short while ago said only fishermen who were insured would be permitted to venture into the sea.