Possible electricity tariff reduction

Against the backdrop of widespread public outrage against the recent electricity tariff hike, Power and Energy Ministry officials said yesterday that there “would be a possibility of bringing down electricity prices for the low income category.”

EU to decide on IUU fishing in June

The European Parliament will decide on June 26 whether to impose sanctions on export of fish from Sri Lanka over the allegation of illegal, unregulated and unreported fishing (IUU) by Sri Lankan fishermen in international waters, officials said yesterday

Arrested for alleged sexually harassment

A man who was arrested for allegedly sexually harassing a father of two, who had came all the way from Embilipitiya to work as a mason, was ordered to be released on bail by a Colombo Court today

Lankans kidnapped by pirates

Five crew members, including Sri Lankans were kidnapped in an attack by pirates off Nigeria, the latest in a series in the oil-rich Gulf of Guinea, according to a report obtained from the International Maritime Bureau (IMB).

Remand of fishermen extended upto May 6

For the third time, the remand of 26 fishermen from Tamil Nadu – who were held by the Sri Lankan Navy on April 5 – has been extended, now upto May 6.

Road closed for Victory Day rehearsal

The Road from Galle Face Roundabout to Old Parliament will be closed from 9.30 am to 11.30 a.m. tomorrow due to the Victory Day Parade rehearsal, city traffic police said

Three police officers arrested over three missing people

Three police officers were arrested in Trincomalee for being allegedly involved in the disappearance of three people in 2008

Lankan nabbed at Dabolim with fake Schengen visa

Maglivam Krithas, a Sri lankan national, was arrested by the bureau of immigration at Dabolim airport for holding a fake Schengen visa while traveling to Paris, France.

Heavy rains today

  Heavy rains are expected countrywide this evening and tomorrow morning, Meteorology Department said today.

Lankan woman seeks Rs 20 lakh for illegal detention

A Sri Lankan Tamil woman, claiming that her Chennai-based husband had illegally admitted her in a private asylum at Urappakkam Chennai and kept her confined there for 20 months, moved the Madras high court seeking 20 lakh compensation.

SL housemaid and her lover caught in act

A citizen called police when he discovered his Sri Lankan housemaid allowed her compatriot boyfriend to spend the night in her sponsor’s house, says Al-Seyassah.

Stay away from Colombo on May Day – Police

Police asked the public to refrain from entering Colombo City on May Day (May, 1) due to the numerous rallies that have been scheduled to take place. 

Ranil to table missing persons list in Parliament

Opposition United National Party (UNP Leader Ranil Wickremesinghe is expected to table a document comprising the names of 472 people who are known to have disappeared in Mannar during the war. Pictures

UN expert backs SL CHOGM boycott

A Sri Lankan human rights expert says she's shocked the country will be allowed to host the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) this year despite ongoing cases of torture and disappearances.

NZ to go to CHOGM despite human rights protest

Prime Minister John Key says New Zealand will attend the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in Sri Lanka later this year despite the country's questionable human rights record.

No Confidence Motion against Pavithra

The main opposition United National Party (UNP) has intensified its campaign against the electricity tariff hike by handing over a No –Confidence Motion in Parliament against Power and Energy Minister Pavithra Wanniarachchi, informed sources said yesterday.

China to enhance military ties with SL

The Chinese government said its military was willing to make joint efforts with the Sri Lankan military to strengthen high-level contacts, deepen pragmatic cooperation and innovate exchange forms

Bus with airmen plunges down precipice

A bus carrying at least 35 airmen plunged down a precipice at Weliyaya in Moneragala today critically injuring three airmen with 21 suffering minor injuries, the Police said.

I will continue with politics-Duminda

Parliamentarian Duminda Silva said he had no problem continuing with political activities pertaining to his Kolonnawa seat in the future.

Bodies of mother, two children found

Bodies of 39-year-old mother and her two children aged 7 and 9 were found from a house in Kotawala, Karandeniya this afternoon, Police said.

Planned railway strike suspended again

The islandwide railway strike, which was scheduled from midnight today has been suspended as the authorities agreed to rectify the salary anomalies within two days, Trade unions said.

Range Bandara’s vehicle attacked

UNP Provincial Councillor Shantha Abeysekara was arrested for allegedly damaging the vehicle of UNP MP Palitha Range Bandara at the Chilaw town last night, police said.

UNP plays prank on government

The main opposition UNP yesterday said they had played a trick on the government to prove that even the bombers of Boston could enter army run hotels in the North.

Lankan man arrested for beating maids

A Sri Lankan expatriate has been arrested for beating fellow nationals seeking work in Saudi Arabia as domestic workers. He was nabbed in Colombo by the Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment (SLBFE), with police assistance, shortly after arriving for his annual vacation.

IPL play-offs shifted to Delhi from Chennai

The first qualifier and eliminator of the Indian Premier League (IPL) was on Saturday shifted to Delhi from Chennai, putting an end to the uncertainty over the venue for the crucial matches.

Duminda meets MR

Duminda Silva who left Nawaloka Hospital a short while ago went straight to President’s House to meet President Mahinda Rajapaksa, a private radio channel that belongs to his brother said

Tariff hikes: Cabinet looking at concessions

Amid growing public agitation against the increase in electricity tariffs, the Cabinet is exploring the possibility of giving concessions to consumers, a minister said yesterday.  

Govt. readies for Northern poll

Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP), the largest ally of the ruling coalition, will call for applications from prospective candidates soon to contest the elections for the Northern Provincial Council (NPC) in September, party officials said yesterday.   

Australia rejects calls to boycott Sri Lanka meet

Australia has vowed not to boycott the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in Sri Lanka over allegations of human rights violations, despite mounting calls not to attend

Canada attacks 'evil' of Sri Lanka hosting Commonwealth summit

The Canadian government has launched a blistering attack on Sri Lanka's "appalling" record on democratic accountability as the controversy intensifies over the Commonwealth's decision to allow Colombo to host its biennial heads of government meeting later this year