Parts of crashed Lion Air plane salvaged

Sri Lanka navy yesterday salvaged at least six parts of the wreckage of the Lion Air passenger aircraft, which crashed into the Iranathivu seas in 1998.

Papua New Guinea to support SL at CHOGM

Papua New Guinea said that it would give it's support to the Sri Lankan government at the forthcoming Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM), the Sri Lankan High Commission in Canberra said.

Influenza A claims another life in Monaragala

Another pregnant mother has died due to Influenza A in Monaragala, increasing the death toll to three, the health ministry said today

IMF help to restructure CEB, CPC, SriLankan and Mihin

A high level International Monetary Fund (IMF) delegation yesterday pledged its full cooperation and assistance to introduce an extensive tax reform formula to Sri Lanka.

Misfiring Sri Lankan IPL stars to be recalled home

A concerned Sri Lanka will call back their off-colour stars from the Indian Premier League (IPL) tournament to take part in a local preparation tournament for next month’s International Cricket Council (ICC) Champions Trophy, national chief selector Sanath Jayasuriya said yesterday

David Cameron to attend CHOGM

David Cameron will attend the Commonwealth Summit in November despite serious divisions within the organisation over the human rights record of Sri Lanka, the host government.

More Lankan fishermen arrested off Andhra Pradesh

Following the arrest of 11 Sri Lankan fishermen on May 1, the Indian Coast Guard has arrested another 14 fishermen from the island nation for entering illegally into Indian waters, Marine Police said here on Friday

Walk the talk and go home: Ravi tells Wimal

United National Party (UNP) parliamentarian Ravi Karunanayake referring to the separate May Day rally and the speech made by Minister Wimal Weerawansa challenged him to “walk the talk” and go home.

Audio: Met Dept. flooded with more than 1000 calls

Despite allegations by some people the meteorology department receives more than a 1,000 calls during heavy rains asking for weather forecasts, the Meteorology Department said adding that this showed how popular the Department was.

Video: Kandy residents didn’t ask for night races - Kiriella

UNP MP Lakshman Kiriella today urged the government not to hold night races in Kandy as it was pointless and would damage the historical value of the city.

Azath Salley Hospitalised

Former Deputy Mayor of Colombo Azath Salley has been admitted to the National Hospital by the CID at around 4 pm today, hospital sources said

Heavy traffic due to flooding

Heavy traffic is reported from the Colombo-Negombo main road as some areas on the road are flooded with rainwater

Import tax on potatoes increased

The Import tax on potatoes has been increased by Rs.10 a kilo with effect from today, Finance Ministry said.

Australia urges SL to improve rights record

The Australian Government, today reiterated its commitment to attend the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) to be held here in November and urged Sri Lanka to fulfil the promises it made in the context of the Lessons Learnt and Reconciliation Commission (LLRC) report.

TN assembly adopts resolution on Kachchativu

In a bid to put an end to frequent attacks on Indian fishermen by Sri Lankan navy, the Tamil Nadu legislative assembly on Friday unanimously adopted a resolution urging the Centre to retrieve KachchativuIsland ceded to Sri Lanka under a 1974 agreement signed between India and Sri Lanka

DIG Latheef transferred

Badulla District DIG M.R. Latheef has been appointed DIG in charge of police training, exams and recruitment-Police Headquarters with effect from Monday May 6, Police sources said.

SL is important for us-Japan

Japan said that relations with democratic nations including Sri Lanka that have established market economies and the rule of law are extremely important for them, a Japanese newspaper The Asahi Shimbun reported

Canada helping ‘evil forces’- SL

Sri Lanka’s high commissioner to Canada is accusing the Canadian government of strengthening “evil forces” through its threat to boycott an upcoming Commonwealth summit in Colombo

Nawaloka incident not anticipated-Duminda's family

While questions have been raised about the health condition of MP Duminda Silva, his family released a set of photographs to the media yesterday. Pictures

IMF advocates to hold policy rates

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Thursday warned against easing monetary policy this year, in order to prevent further inflationary pressure

Mathews steps aside as Pune captain

Angelo Mathews has stepped down as Pune Warriors captain. The out-of-form Sri Lankan has admitted that he was relinquishing his position because his spot in the playing was uncertain

Relief for low-end users

A 25% relief on the fuel surcharge is expected to be given to consumers who use between 61 and 180 units. It will come into effect from April 20, The Government Information Department said

Video: Portfolios nothing for me: Wimal

This portfolio is no big deal for me and I am holding on to it very lightly as I am prepared to leave it and go home at any moment, Housing Minister Wimal Weerawansa said  AUDIO

42 ‘Christmas Islanders’ to be flown to SL

Another group of 42 Sri Lankan illegal immigrants were flown home from Christmas Island to Colombo today, taking the number of Sri Lankans returned to the country since August 13 last year to 1,071– 862 of them involuntarily, the Australian High Commission  in Colombo said

SLC announce Champions Trophy Squad

Sri Lanka Cricket announced the 15-man squad for the ICC Champions Trophy a short while ago, recalling fast bowler Channaka Welegedera who last featured in an ODI in 2010 against India

Video: Cave-in on road near Nelum Pokuna

One lane of the road leading from the Nelum Pokuna Roundabout to Horton Place and Wijerama Road has been closed from 12 noon today after a section of the road near the New Army Hospital had caved in, Police said

Man arrested with gold slabs worth Rs 2.8mn

A 39-year-old man was arrested at the Bandaranaike International Airport today while attempting to smuggle four gold slabs weighing 400g and worth around Rs.2.8 million, Customs officials said

Muralitharan to play in Caribbean T20 league

Organisers of the Caribbean Premier League (CPL) say they have signed Sri Lankan spin great Muttiah Muralitharan for their inaugural Twenty20 competition in July and August.

SL asylum seeker dies on Christmas Island

A 35-year-old asylum seeker has died hours after being transferred to Christmas Island by Australian authorities.

Japanese Dy PM in Colombo

Japan's Deputy Prime Minister Taro Aso who arrived this morning held talks with President Mahinda Rajapaksa at the President's House, the Government Information Department said