People’s Bank Chairman passes away

Chairman of the People’s Bank W. Karunajeewa has passed away at a private Hospital this morning, an official confirmed

Nine SSPs promoted

Nine senior superintendents of police (SSP) were promoted to the rank of Deputy Inspector General by the Inspector General of Police on the recommendation of the National Police Commission with effect from February 1, 2013, Police headquarters announced

Lankan ambassador Jawad leaves Kingdom

Sri Lankan Ambassador Ahmed A Jawad left for Colombo yesterday upon completion of his tenure in the Kingdom. Jawad completed his term on Dec. 9 following three years of service in the Kingdom

Mahela, Sanga, Dilshan essential for Test team - Jayasuriya

Sri Lankan cricket icon Sanath Jayasuriya who was appointed the new chairman of National Selectors said yesterday that senior players including former Sri Lanka captains Mahela Jayawardene, Kumar Sangakkara and Tillekaratne Dilshan were very much a major part of his plans for the next few years for the Sri Lanka national team

Reptiles in a bus traumatize passengers

In a bizarre incident reminiscent of the popular Hollywood movie ‘Snakes on a Plane,’ at least 20 passengers inside a CTB bus were traumatized when nine venomous snakes, a python and a monkey ran amok inside a bus bound to Galagedara on Sunday night

US to bring resolution against SL

The United States will sponsor a procedural resolution against Sri Lanka at the upcoming United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) Sessions in Geneva in March, according to a visiting high level United States State Department delegation

Video: Ugly scenes after SL win T20I series

Sri Lanka's tour of Australia finished in ugly scenes as players clashed on the field and had to be physically separated following Sri Lanka's two-run win in the second Twenty20 clash at the MCG ? ? ?

Case against Malaka, six others referred to AG

The case against Minister Mervyn Silva’s son Malaka and six others who are alleged to have assaulted an Army Major has been referred to the Attorney General for his advice, the Kompanna Veediya police informed Court today

Sri Lanka beat Australia

Sri Lanka beat Australia by three runs on the Duckworth and Lewis in the second T20 international at the MCG a short while ago

New selectors appointed

The new Cricket Selection Committee headed by Sanath Jayasuriya was appointed by the Minister of Sports today.

I take full responsibility for negligence: Deshapriya

Elections Commissioner Mahinda Deshapriya said there was no foul play, in the 300 ballot papers that were found marked for the “swan” in Kalagedihena, and confirmed they were counted ballots.

Aus need 162 to win

Sri Lanka recovered from a slow start to post a very competitive 4 for 161 in the second Twenty20 international at the MCG. (Jayawardane 61*, T Perera 35*)

SC bench deffered for Rishard's petition

Mohan Peiris sitting as Chief Justice at the Supreme Court today stated that he would not sit on the bench hearing the petition filed by Minister Rishard Bathiudeen, against the contempt of court proceedings on him.

Suspicion over alleged suicide

The sister of the housemaid said that she suspects the cause of the death of her sister who is alleged to have committed suicide.

Video: Cabinet reshuffled

Ten new Ministers, two project Ministers and six Deputy Ministers were sworn in before the President a short while ago. Following are the Ministers together with assigned ministries Pictures ???

Vass to bowl again

Informed sources said former Lankan pace bowler Chaminda Vaas would replace Champika Ramanayake as the country’s bowling coach after the conclusion of the Australian tour

President urges Bodu Bala Sena not to stir hatred

The President at a meeting held with Bodu Bala Sena, urged the representatives of the organization to refrain from stirring hatred

Bishop calls for US consulate in Jaffna

The Rev. Thomas Saundranayakam Bishop of Jaffna requested the US delegation which visited Jaffna yesterday to open a US consulate in Jaffna

Five more ministries

Five additional portfolios will be introduced to the Cabinet of Ministers today in addition to a reshuffle involving five already existing ministries, Daily Mirror learns

Teso team off to Delhi to help Lankan Tamils

Members of the revived Teso (Tamil Eelam supporters organization) led by DMK treasurer M. K. Stalin will go on a two-day tour to New Delhi from today (28) urging the Centre and other nations to expedite rehabilitation of war-hit Eelam Tamils

Lankan maid jumps to death in Dubai

A Sri Lankan girl was found dead in International City in Dubai on Friday evening. It is reported that she jumped off the balcony of her 4th floor accommodation

'India, Sri Lanka to ink pact on fishing boundary in Palk Strait'

India and Sri Lanka are close to clinching an agreement on drawing a fishing boundary in the Palk Strait that would put an end to recurring attacks on fishermen from Tamil Nadu allegedly by the island navy, Minister of State in PMO V Narayanasamy said.

US delegation visits Jaffna

The visiting top level US delegation on Sunday visited Jaffna and held talks with Security Forces Commander-Jaffna Maj.Gen. M.Hathurusinghe, the army said.

Politicians won’t plunder under ward system: Minister

People’s representatives would not have to plunder public funds after the introduction of the new electoral ward system as the new system would not necessitate them to spend millions of rupees on election campaigns, Irrigation and water Management minister Nimal Siripala de Silva said.

At least 220 killed in Brazil nightclub fire

A fire swept through a popular nightclub in the southern Brazilian city of Santa Maria, killing at least 220 people early Sunday, officials said.

Cabinet reshuffle tomorrow- Presidential Spokesman

The Cabinet reshuffle would take place tomorrow morning before President Mahinda Rajapaksa, Presidential Spokesman Mohan Samaranayake confirmed a short while ago. However, he declined to reveal further details.

Tremors due to overflowing reservoirs?

The Geological Mines and Survey Bureau (GMSB) is presently probing into a possible link between overflowing tanks in the region of Ampara District and the series of tremors reported in the area.

Sixteen held over filming without approval

Sixteen persons including a US national were held by the Kalpitiya police yesterday evening for filming a documentary without proper approval.

One killed, five injured in brawl

One person was killed and five injured including a UNP Ja-Ela Pradeshiya Sabha member, following a clash between two groups in Medagamuwa, Gampaha on Saturday night, police said.

Lankan maid arrested in Sharjah

Sharjah Police have arrested a Sri Lankan maid at Sharjah Airport attempting to flee the country with stolen gold jewellery valued at Dh82,000.