Army had no info. about Prabha’s family- SF

Former Army Commander Sarath Fonseka speaking to Daily Mirror online said the Army had “no information” about the deaths of slain LTTE leader V. Prabhakarans, “ wife, daughter and youngest son”.

UK hasn't approved exports of arms to SL military-Burt

Britain has denied media reports that it sold more than £2m worth of small arms weaponry to Sri Lanka’s military last year.

UN rights council should launch inquiry-HRW

At its March 2013 session, the United Nations Human Rights Council should authorize an independent, international investigation into war crimes committed during the final months of Sri Lanka’s armed conflict, Human Rights Watch said in a letter to council members today.

Iranian official rejects reports on ban on Buddha statues

An Iranian cultural official rejected some media reports alleging that he has called for a ban on the imports and sales of Buddha statues in Iran, saying that his remarks have been "misquoted".

Govt to monitor construction of places of religious worship

The government has issued a fresh circular to monitor the construction of places of religious worship in the country, in an effort to ease religious tension, the House Leader and Minister Nimal Siripala de Silva informed Parliament today.

Envoy Asitha Perera recalled

The Ambassador to Rome Asitha Perera has been recalled to the island in the middle of serving his tenure as the head of the Lankan missions in Italy. Mr. Perera had told reporters that he had received his letter of recall today

Lankan jailed for burning down own restaurant in Ireland

A Sri Lanka man has been jailed for three-and-a-half years after being found guilty of setting his own restaurant on fire in an attempt to claim compensation. 

Court enjoins UNP from expelling SLMC MPs

A Colombo Court today issued an Enjoining Order on the main opposition United National Party (UNP) which sought to expel Sri Lanka Muslim Congress (SLMC) MPs who voted for the impeachment of Dr. Shirani Banadaranayake despite the UNP deciding to vote against the motion.

Video: Hirunika ‘applauds’ AG’s decision

Bharatha Lakshman Premachandra’s daughter Hirunika speaking to the media outside the Colombo Magistrate’s Court today said she applauded the Attorney General’s decision to direct the CID to file cases against MP Duminda Silva and 13 others in connection with the killing of her father.

Usual allegations closer to UNHRC meetings: Army

The Sri Lanka Army today charged that whenever a UNHRC meeting is to take place, some pro-Tamil separatist organisations abroad come up with various allegations to tarnish Sri Lanka’s image but they die down when the meetings end.

Thilan to replace Mahela

Thilan Samaraweera will replace the injured Mahela Jayawardane in the test squad for the Bangladesh tour as per the decision of the Selectors, Sri Lanka Cricket announced today

AG directs CID to file charges against Duminda

The Attorney General advised today the CID to file charges against 13 suspects including parliamentarian Duminda Silva over the murder of Bharatha Lakshman Premachandra and two others in Kollonnawa

Indonesian Police arrest 26 Lankan Illegal Immigrants

The ranks of Seribu Islands Resort Police apprehended 26 illegal immigrants originated from Sri Lanka. The 26 immigrants were caught when the motorboat they were riding on, KM Damar Jati, suffered from damage on its gearbox in the waters of Tidung Island northern coast, Monday

Injured Mahela out of Bangladesh series

Sri Lanka’s entry into a new phase of international cricket under the country’s youngest ever captain Angelo Mathews received a devastating blow when Mathews’ imposing predecessor Mahela Jayawardene injured his finger and will be ruled out of the homes series against Bangladesh starting in the first week of March

Minister Jayasena says called IGP to “seek relief”

Cabinet Minister Sumedha Jayasena while admitting that she called the IGP and requested the release of three illegal sand miners, who were arrested on December 27, said she intended to make a statement regarding the issue

Video: Buddha statue taboo in Iran

The Buddha statue has become a banned item in Iran and the Iranian authorities are confiscating Buddha statues from shops in Tehran, to stop the promotion of Buddhism in the country, foreign media reported quoting Iranian’s independent Arman daily ???

EU decides to support US resolution against SL

The European Union today decided to support the US sponsored resolution against Sri Lanka at the forthcoming UN Human Rights Council session in Geneva, an official document said.

GK case: Judge Amaratunga declines to sit on Bench

When the fundamental rights petition filed by Golden Key Credit Card Company depositors came up before the Supreme Court today, Presiding Judge N.G. Amaratunga said he would not participate in the proceedings

Child died at the SICU: Pediatrician

A Nawaloka Hospital pediatrician giving evidence at the inquest into the death of five-year-old Buddhini Kaushalya Ratnayake denied claims made by the parents that their daughter had died inside the MRI machine

Three Indians nabbed in Ampara

Three Indian nationals who had visited Sri Lanka on tourist visit visas were arrested by the Ampara police today while working on a paddy field in the Palamune area

Indo-SL fishermen talks should resolve issue

G. Ramakrishnan suggested that the Indian and Sri Lankan fishermen should hold talks to find an amicable solution to the ‘fishermen issue’

Wimal acting in a Govt. directed play: UNP

Minister Wimal Weerawansa is acting in a play written by the Rajapaksa family and attempting to cover up their misdeeds, UNP Secretary Tissa Attanayake told a news conference today

Man injured in blast

A man was reported to have been injured in a blast in a house at Thimbilla in Chilaw this morning, Chillaw police said

Two Aussies among accident victims in Hakmana

Six people including two Australian women were injured in a car and van collision last night in Hakmana, police said. The victims were on their way to a wedding ceremony and the injured were admitted to the Ellewela and Gangodagama hospitals

DIG transferred amidst controversy

Moneragala DIG M.R Lathif was transferred out of Moneragala with immediate effect yesterday. The controversial request for the transfer was made by several politicians in the area and the Police including the IGP withstood the pressure stating going on record saying that the DIG had done his duty

‘UK exported over £2m worth weapons to SL last year’

Small arms weaponry, ammunition and various other military equipment were among millions of pounds' worth of goods exported last year from Britain to Sri Lanka under licences for arms and other closely regulated exports.

27 injured in accident

At least 27 persons were injured when two private buses collided head-on at Morathota junction, Kahawatte on the Colombo-Badulla main road last evening, police said

Govt. to brief diplomats on Thursday

Ahead of the session of the United Nations Human Rights Councils (UNHRC), the government will update the diplomatic community in Colombo   on Thursday on the implementation of recommendations by the Lessons Learnt and Reconciliation Commission (LLRC), a minister said yesterday

No issue if MR remains the President-Bhikku Front

There is no issue if President Mahinda Rajapaksa remains Executive President in this country if he is bold enough to reduce the number of cabinet Ministers to 13 and stop all forms of corruption and crime in the Country, the United National Party (UNP) led Eksath Jathika Bikkhu Sangamaya said.

Actress Jacqueline had role in embassy decision

Actress Jacqueline Fernandez  who grew up in Bahrain has reportedly played a role in her country’s decision to open an embassy in the Bahraini capital Manama, an Indian news channel has said.