Indo- Lanka friendship cannot be ruined-Basil

Economic Development Minister Basil Rajapaksa said that the Indo-Sri Lanka relations that date back to the ancient times cannot be shattered by anyone

Traffic jam in Bambalapitiya

A Heavy traffics jam was reported on Galle road near Bambalapitiya due to an accident, police said today. Some heavy traffic was also reported on parliament road due to a protest.

Lankans sworn in as magistrates and judges in Fiji

Three magistrates and three judges-all of them Sri Lankans-were sworn in at Government House in Suva, Fiji, the Fiji Times reported

No plans for military base in Maldives: US

The US clarified that it was not planning to establish a military base in the Maldives in response to concerns being raised in both India and Sri Lanka about such a move

Queen to miss Commonwealth summit in SL

The Queen is set to miss the Commonwealth summit in Sri Lanka, for the first time in 40 years. It is not yet known why the monarch will not attend the meeting, but it is believed Prince Charles may go in her place, British media reported.

MR explores possibility of buying crude oil from Azerbaijan

President Mahinda Rajapaksa discussed the possibility of importing crude oil from Azerbaijan when he met its Foreign Minister Elmar Mammadyarov at Temple Trees yesterday, the presidential media reported

Brothel raided in Gampaha

Three alleged female sex workers and a man were arrested by the Gampaha Police during a raid conducted at a house in the Yakkala area yesterday

No increase in Sri Lanka Haj quota

Sri Lanka signed the annual Haj agreement with the Kingdom on Sunday, allowing Colombo to send 2,800 pilgrims

Bharatha’s brother responds to statement by Duminda’s family

Responding to last week’s statement by Duminda Silva’s family, former presidential adviser Bharatha Lakshman Premachandra’s brother Asela Premachandra, who is domiciled in Canada

Several roads in Colombo inundated

Several roads in Colombo including Horton Place, Thunmulla junction, Maradana, Soyza roundabout, Public Library junction, Olcott Mawatha and Armour Street have gone under water due to heavy rains, now being experienced in several areas in the country

Engage with civil society more meaningfully: US to SL

While claiming that more needs to be done on reconciliation and accountability in Sri Lanka, the US said today the Sri Lankan government should engage with civil society in a more consultative manner.

Govt. has broken backbone of Police: UNP

The government has broken the backbone of the Police Department, the UNP claimed yesterday, responding to a statement made by Western Province (North) DIG Vass Gunawardene recently

SC gives nod to Kudankulam nuclear plant, says it is safe

Steps to operationalise the first unit of the Kudankulam Nuclear Power Project (KNPP) in Tirunelveli district would continue uninterrupted as the Supreme Court on Monday disposed of a public suit seeking to halt its commissioning with a direction to the government to submit a report on the compliance of all safety steps before the plant is commissioned

Lanka strikes back, wants to partner IOC in oil tanks pact

Hardening its stance after India backed a UN resolution against Sri Lanka, Colombo has indicated that a decade-old MoU on a strategic oil tank farm in the island nation would have to be re-negotiated to include a Lankan partner in its operation.

SL maid jailed for 10 years in Singapore

A married Sri Lankan maid was on Monday jailed for 10 years for killing her lover, an Indian national, in 2009 following a fight in his room.

Duminda appears before court

MP Duminda Silva, a suspect in the killing of Presidential advisor Bharatha Lakshman Premachandra appeared before the Colombo Magistrate today following a motion filed by Duminda's lawyers.

Storm building in the Bay of Bengal?

A weather system - low-pressure area or depression, or even a cyclone - brewing in Southwest Bay of Bengal, off Sri Lanka, could have a major influence on precipitating this year’s Southwest monsoon.

Royal Ceramics acquires 80% of Lanka Ceramic

A consortium of investors led by Royal Ceramics has bought over 24 million shares amounting to 80 percent of Lanka Ceramic PLC held by Ceylon Theatres Group at a price of Rs.120 per share.

Audio: Police officers without a backbone must leave: DIG Vass

It is only on rare occasions that we come across police officers being commended or felicitated, Western Province (North) DIG Vass Gunawardene said at a ceremony to felicitate Mirihana Chief Inspector Eric Perera.

Attempted Rs.500 million fraud foiled

A retired superintendent of police, the wife of  a former vice captain of the Sri Lanka Cricket Team and  nine others have been taken into custody by  the Colombo West- North CID for allegedly attempting a fraud of Rs 500 million

SL's abused worthy of help

Immigration Minister Brendan O'Connor returns today from a visit to Sri Lanka, where he discussed the challenges of refugees and people smuggling.

Locals attack arrested SL fishermen

Eleven Sri Lankan fishermen, who were arrested four days ago by the Indian Coast Guard for illegally entering Indian waters, were attacked by locals following rumours of their alleged involvement in attacking villagers.

Judge plays havoc at airport

A Sri Lankan Appeal Court Judge allegedly caused havoc in an Indian airport when he verbally abused his colleagues and even attacked one with a bottle of water, while returning home after a judges’ conference. The incident was reported to the President, the Daily Mirror learns.

Ready for more investments in SL-China

China said that it is ready for large and medium scale investments in Sri Lanka with Beijing’s sponsorship, the Sri Lanka Economic development ministry said.

Flash floods in Wattala and Gampaha

Some 479 families have been affected by flash floods in the Gampaha District, the Disaster Management Centre (DMC) said today

Support of prelates sought to put brakes on Kandy night races

The Kandy Heritage Protection Foundation has handed over a letter to the Mahanayake Theras of the Malwatte and Asgiriya chapters expressing its objection and urging the authorities not to hold the motor race tournament scheduled to be held in Kandy on May 17 and 18.

People should stop paying their electricity bills: Thera

The Sri Lankan population should get rid of its timid nature and should firmly refrain from paying their electricity bills, a prominent Bikkhu organisation said today.

Leaders should urge for political solution in Lanka

Economic ban on Sri Lanka may only worsen the situation for Tamils in Sri Lanka, said Communist Party of India (Marxist) state secretary G. Ramakrishnan on Saturday.

Duminda Silva hospitalised

MP Duminda Silva was admitted to the Nawaloka Hospital last night due to a medical condition, family sources said.

BJP hails TN resolution on Katchativu

Welcoming Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa’s decision to move a resolution in the Assembly to retrieve Katchativu from Sri Lanka, BJP National Council member Muralidharan on Saturday said that the government should pass another resolution of getting back fishing rights