Train-van accident kills two

Two persons including a child were killed when a van collided with a train at an unprotected railway crossing at Arukwatta in Padukka this morning, police said

Tamil Parties to reach common policy

The Tamil political parties, both within the fold of the Tamil National Alliance (TNA) and outside, have decided to agree to a common policy on the political solution to the national question, informed sources said yesterday

MR congratulates Nawaz Sharif

President Mahinda Rajapaksa has telephoned and congratulated Nawaz Sharif over his victory at Pakistan's  Parliamentary election, the President's Spokesman said

Audio:No importation of foods from bird flu infected countries

The Department of Animal Production and Health had decided not to import food consignments from countries that had been identified as being prone to the spread of bird flu, Director General Dr. W.K. De Silva said yesterday ???

AEA to go ahead with radiation tests on imported food

The Atomic Energy Authority (AEA) yesterday said it would continue the radiation tests on imported milk foods, milk powder and imported fish and canned fish

Landslide risks if rains continue

The National Building Research Organisation (NBRO) today warned of landslides risks in Ratnapura, Matale, Galle, Kalutara, Kurunegala, Kegalle, Nuwara Eliya and Badulla districts if rains continued in the next 24 hours, the Disaster Management Centre said

Sampur to result in more burdens for people

In addition to the immense losses already incurred by the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB), it would incur an additional loss of a staggering Rs.7.6 billion annually after the Sampur Coal Power Plant is fully operational, the Coalition against Corruption said today

Choc-a-bloc in Colombo

Heavy traffic congestion is reported in Bambalapitiya, Kollupitiya, Slave Island, Colombo Fort, Colombo 7 and surrounding areas due to the heavy rains with some roads being closed for the Victory Day Parade rehearsals, Colombo city traffic police said

Audio: 'Mahasen' no more

The Meteorology Department had decided not to use the name “Mahasen” any longer for the cyclone that moving away from the country.

NPC elections will be held, so Wimal must go: UNP

The UNP said today Minister Wimal Weerawansa should quit his portfolio and leave the government right away.

Bride elopes with attesting witness

In a twisted tale of love and marriage, a bride from Gampola is reported to have eloped with the attesting witness, some two hours after she married her lover.

Will disband if Minister Wimal proves allegations: BBS

The Bodu Bala Sena (BBS) said today it would disband if Minister Wimal Weerawansa proved that the BBS had obtained funds from Norway or from any other country or organisation.

Audio: “Storm Mahasen” moving out

Storm Mahasen which affected an area 650 km off Trincomalee, was to expected to move away from the island, the meteorology department said today. Pictures

Traffic jam at Kollupitiya

Heavy Traffic in Bambalapitiya and Kollupitiya surrounding areas as road from Galle Face roundabout to Presidential secretarial closed from 7 am till victory Day rehearsals end, city traffic police said.

TUs try to grab the people’s wealth-Amunugama

There is an acute struggle by trade unionists and some others to grab most of the wealth amounting to billions of rupees earned through the hard labour of the ordinary people of the country.

Helmet not compulsory for Jumma prayers

Police in Batticaloa has relaxed helmet rules, facilitating the Muslims going for Jumma prayers.

‘Some troops required for security in Jaffna’

While claiming that the number of troops deployed in the Jaffna peninsula had been drastically reduced, the Army emphasised the necessity of maintaining the required number of troops in the peninsula on the grounds of national security.

UPFA coalition seeks candidates

The ruling coalition in Sri Lanka put out advertisements in Tamil news papers today inviting nominations from those interested to contest the first-ever elections to the northern provincial council in the Tamil-dominated region.

Reducing Army presence will help living condition-KP

Former LTTE arms procurer Kumaran Pathmanathan also known as KP said that reducing the army presence in the war-hit areas in the country and introducing civil administration would help improve the living conditions of the people there.

Programme producer killed in accident

A programme producer of Ran FM was killed in an accident at Marine Drive at Kollupitiya last night, police said.

India will never hurt SL’s interests- Kantha

Stressing that India was pleased with Sri Lanka’s progress in the aftermath of 2009, outgoing Indian High Commissioner Ashok K. Kantha said the vote in Geneva should not be treated as a vote against the country.

One killed, 6 injured in accident

At least one person was killed and 6 injured following an accident in the Galpotta area in Habarana on the Trinco - Habarana road this morning, police said.

Nawaz Sharif claims victory in Pakistan

Pakistan's Nawaz Sharif claimed victory in a jubilant speech to supporters as results from Saturday's election showed a clear lead for his party, making it almost certain that he will become prime minister of the country for a third time.

Chennaites are welcome in SL-Jayasuriya

While Tamil Nadu has barred his countrymen from playing in Chennai, former star cricketer Sanath Jayasuriya says Sri Lanka believe in equality.

I was misquoted: Asath Sally

While stating that he does not advocate or support anyone to take up arms against Sri Lanka, former Colombo Deputy Mayor in an affidavit said he was misquoted by the Junior Vikatan magazine published in India.

MR in Uganda

President Mahinda Rajapaksa left for Uganda last night on a Four day official visit

Bribery Commission: Ousted CJ says two commissioners biased

Ousted Chief Justice Shirani Banadaranayake who appeared before the Commission Investigating Allegations of Bribery Commission yesterday raised objections to the presence of Chairman Justice Balapatabendi and member Jayantha Wickeramaratne.

Jayantha controls first Ex-co meeting in charge

New Sri Lanka Cricket chief Jayantha Dharmadasa was completely in control of the first ex-co meeting of SLC office bearers on Thursday, sources said.

New law to enable people displaced from North to vote

In the wake of the Northern Provincial Council (NPC) elections likely to be held in September, the Cabinet approval was granted to enact legislation enabling those who were displaced from the North between May 1, 1983 and May 18, 2009 to vote at the election, Daily Mirror learns.

Ministry warns of Influenza A and B virus outbreak

The Health Ministry yesterday warned of a possible influenza A and B virus outbreak and appealed to the people to rush patients in the risk group to the nearest hospital if cough and fever continued for more than a day after treatment.