Video: Sri Lankan monk assaulted in Tiruchi

A Sri Lankan Buddhist monk, Pathberiye Gnanaloka Thero, was assaulted by members of Tamil outfits at the Big Temple in Thanjavur, in Tiruchi, India on Saturday.

SL bars Briton with Buddha tattoo

Sri Lanka denied entry to a British tourist sporting a Buddha tattoo on his arm because he showed disrespect to Buddhism, a newspaper report said Saturday.

China ready to protect SL's sovereignty-Chinese President

Newly-elected Chinese President Xi Jinping on Saturday offered his support in protecting Sri Lanka's national sovereignty, hinting at Beijing's backing to stave off a US-backed resolution against the country at UN Rights Council.

Chidambaram hints at likely vote against SL

Barely 24 hours after DMK chief M Karunanidhi warned of pulling out his ministers from the cabinet over the Lankan Tamils issue, Indian Finance Minister P Chidambaram on Saturday hinted at a possible vote against Sri Lanka at a session of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) later this month.

Act against SL, Karunanidhi tells UPA

DMK chief M. Karunanidhi today pressed the central government to take a tough line against Sri Lanka at the upcoming UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC) meet in Geneva.

Trainee graduates also to undergo leadership training?

Following the introduction of leadership training programs in military camps for undergraduates, school students and principals, trainee graduates have been now identified as the most recent group to participate in a similar program, the Center for Graduates (CFG) claimed while expressing their concern over the move.

12 hour water cut in Colombo

Water supply to several areas would be interrupted from 8.00 pm today to 8.00 am tomorrow due to the laying of new pipe lines, the National Water Supply and Drainage Board announced

Constitutionality of hurried Bills challenged

Fifteen petitions have been filed in the Supreme Court challenging the Constitutionality of 11 Bills hurriedly presented in parliament by the government to meet requirements of the 2013 Budget.

Basil pooh poohs Ranil’s MoU

The Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) National Ograniser and Minister Basil Rajapaksa yesterday rejected United National Party (UNP) leader Ranil Wickremesinghe’s offer to sign a MoU with the Government over the fall out of the US-led resolution to be presented in Geneva.

Electric fence at Mattala to keep elephants at bay

An electric fence will be built around the perimeter of the Mattala Airport to stop wild elephants from entering the outlying areas of the airport.

China, Russia commend Lanka; UK, US urge probe

While several countries including China and Russia commended Sri Lanka at yesterday’s sessions at the United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneva

Some elements trying to disturb racial, religious harmony: IGP

Police Chief N.K. Illangakoon today warned that some elements appeared to be making a subtle attempt to disturb racial and religious amity and co-existence that prevail in the country.

Video: Customs officers refuse to open container in media presence

Customs officers today shied away from opening two containers suspected to contain 62,000 litres of illegally imported Ethanol worth about Rs.40 million.

Why IC keeps mum on LTTE atrocities: SL

Presidential Special Envoy for Human Rights Minister Mahinda Samarasinghe while saying that the country does not believe “That everything is fine” urged for the international community to give the country “time and space” to ensure overcome the ensuing challenges.

Sri Lankan court orders release of 34 TN fishermen

A day after India lodged a strong protest against detention of its fishermen by Sri Lankan Navy, a court in the island nation on Friday ordered the release of 34 fishermen, officials of a fishermen association in Rameswaram said.

‘India working out stand on resolution’

India is in the process of working out its stand on the UN Resolution against Sri Lanka, government today said with an emphasis that there should be accountability besides an “impartial, independent and transparent” probe into allegations of atrocities on Tamils

Japan won’t go with HR stands of other nations-Akashi

Senior Japanese diplomat Yasushi Akashi said that Japan was not ready to go with the human rights stands of other nations, ignoring the objective realities in Sri Lanka

Sajith back in WC

Former UNP Deputy Leader Sajith Premadasa has been re-appointed to the Working Committee of the UNP, party sources said

Ban on S’gamuwa university Students’ unions

Students’ unions and five faculty unions at the Sabaragamuwa University have been banned from last night, a Sabaragamuwa University official said a short while ago.

Interruption to TV and FM transmission in North

The viewers of the TV and the listeners of radio services in Mannar and Thalimannar complained that they were experiencing difficulties in viewing and listening to Lankan services while they could enjoy the Indian TV and FM transmissions

‘Parties with vested interests never praise Army’

Criticising various parties of attempting to tarnish Sri Lanka’s image, Army Commander Jagath Jayasuriya said that those parties ‘never want to heap praise on the Sri Lanka Army for its decisive eradication of the world’s most feared terrorist outfit

Bharatha’s sister to speak at UNHRC today

Six family members of slain SLFPer Bharatha Lakshman Premachandra will attend the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) session in Geneva today while one family member is scheduled to address the session with regard to the killing of Mr. Premachandra and other alleged politically motivated killings in Sri Lanka

Fate of SL can be similar to that of Sudan – Kiriella

Speaking on the decision to support the government to overcome the immediate aftermath of “what is now a certain resolution,” UNP Vice President Lakshman Kiriella said the country is faced with a grave situation ‘similar to that of Sudan’ and therefore the UNP is concerned about the future of the country

Japan, SL agree to boost maritime security

Japan and Sri Lanka agreed Thursday to strengthen bilateral cooperation in Indian Ocean maritime security and coast guard patrols, including greater exchanges between their defense authorities to fight piracy

India summons Sri Lankan envoy

India on Thursday told Sri Lanka to treat the 53 Indian fishermen arrested by the navy there humanely and free them at the earliest.

Report on Thilanga goes to AG Dept.

The report of the committee appointed to inquire into the complaints against MP Thilanga Supmathipala regarding his candidacy for the Presidency of Sri Lanka Cricket has been handed over to the Attorney General’s Department by the Minister of Sports

Video: Things moving in right direction: Hirunika

Slain Bharatha Lakshman Premachandra’s daughter Hirunka today said she felt the course of law was gradually moving in the right direction ???

Fishermen arrest: DMK, AIADMK slam govt.

Angry members from DMK, a key constituent of the ruling UPA, on Thursday targeted the government in Parliament over frequent arrests of Indian fishermen by Sri Lankan Navy, saying it has become the “weakest” in protecting its own citizens.

Five men sentenced to death

Five men who were found guilty of killing two residents of Bibile in 1999, were sentenced to death by Moneragala High Court Judge Gihan H. Kulathunga today.

Navy intercepts Indian fishing trawlers

Sri Lanka Navy intercepted five fishing trawlers carrying 34 Indian fishermen while poaching in the Delft Island seas this morning.