SC allows BASL petition against impeachment

The Supreme Court today granted leave to proceed with the fundamental rights petition filed by the Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) seeking a declaration against the impeachment of Chief Justice Shirani A. Bandaranayake

37 Indian fishermen nabbed in Trinco

The Navy has arrested at least 37 Indian fishermen with five trawlers off Pulmodai, Trincomalee this morning while they were fishing in Sri Lankan waters, Navy Spokesman Commander Kosala Warnakulasuriya said.

Vavuniya Magistrate pickpocketed

The Vavuniya Magistrate was pickpocketed at the Fort railway station this morning while he was on his way to attend a judges’ meeting in Colombo

Video: All divers rescued

All four divers have been rescued and are currently in Mount Lavinia, our reporter said.  The four divers were rescued by three Navy boats that were sent to locate the divers French diver speaks of ordeal

9 hour water cut in Nugegoda

A 9-hour water cut will be imposed in several areas in Colombo from 8.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m. tomorrow (04) due to an interruption in the supply of electricity to the Kotte Pump House, the National Water Supply and Drainage Board said.

Mohamed Maharoof passes away

Opposition leader of the Colombo Municipal Council and Former UNP Minister Mohamed Maharoof passed away at a private hospital in Colombo this morning

One of the missing divers rescued

One of the four divers who went missing since yesterday after they went diving in the seas near Mount Lavinia was rescued this morning. He was rescued by some fisherman while floating in the sea

It’s blowing cold

Dry and cold winds blowing from India had pushed the temperature lower in Sri Lanka, Department of Meteorology said yesterday. A spokesman from the Department of Meteorology told Daily Mirror

PSC members request postponement

The four opposition members of the Parliamentary Select Committee that is probing allegations against Chief Justice Shirani Bandaranayake had requested Speaker Chamal Rajapaksa to suspend its sittings at least for one month, Daily Mirror learns

Arachchikatuwa PS chairman accused of attacking Pallama Police Station

A pandemonium broke out when Jagath Samantha Perera, the Chairman of the Arachchikatuwa Pradeshiya Sabha, forced his way into the Pallama Police Station yesterday

Four missing in Mt. Lavinia seas

Rescue operations are in progress to locate four persons including a French national, who went missing since yesterday morning after they had gone to dive in the sea near Mount Lavinia, police said

Aussie paedophile arrested in NZ

A former Catholic brother, facing 252 child sex charges in Australia, has been arrested after returning to New Zealand from Sri Lanka

Buffaloes say no to Minister

Buffaloes involved in ploughing paddy fields during the Vap Magul ceremony at Anthuduwawela in Hali-ela, had refused to respond to Minister Dilan Perera who took part as the Chief Guest. PICTURE

Refugees could now return-SL

Sri Lanka said the emphasis by the international community that the island was now free from the dangers that constrained it during the time of the conflict, has been an important factor for those who left the country as refugees during the time of the conflict to return.

Pistol changes into sword in police report

When a case of criminal assault came up for hearing before Panadura Addl. Magistrate Manjula Karunaratne, it transpired that the entries in the police inquiry records had been altered. In the case the word “Pistholaya” (pistol) in the police entry is alleged to have been erased and replaced with “Kaduwa” (sword).

Body found in harbour

A decomposed body of a female was found by the Harbour Police this morning at the Colombo Port’s South Asian Gate (SAGT)Jetty.

Arrested for transporting endemic plants

Eight persons including an Indonesian national were arrested by the Norton Bridge police for transporting a special variety of plants (Gyrinops Walla), endemic to Sri Lanka. PICTURES

Earthslip in Jayawadanagama

Three people are believed to be buried following an earthslip in Jayawadanagama, Battaramulla which occurred a short while ago. 

Video: Ready to contest presidential polls if necessary– Sajith

UNP Deputy Leader and MP Sajith Premadasa today said he is ready to contest next Presidential polls if the present UNP leader Ranil Wickremasinghe does not contest as the UNP candidate.

MR sends condolences to Indian PM

President Mahinda Rajapaksa in a letter yesterday, expressed his condolence to Indian Prime Minister Dr. Manmohan Singh, on the death of former Indian Prime Minister Shri I. K. Gujral.

Herath becomes highest-ranked spinner in the world

Sri Lankan bowler Rangana Herath has become the highest-ranked spinner in the Reliance ICC Player Rankings for Test bowlers following the conclusion of the Colombo Test, which New Zealand won by 167 runs to draw the two-Test series at one-all.

Series of tremors in Ampara

The Geological Survey and Mines Bureau (GSMB) said a new Seismic Monitoring Network will be established in the Ampara district by the following week in order to closely study the series of tremors that occurred in the area.

Resolution adopted to vote for leadership every six years - UNP

A resolution has been adopted to hold the UNP leadership vote every six years, at the convention currently ongoing at the party headquarters – Sirikotha, an official said.

House fire kills mother and daughter

A mother and daughter have been killed in a deadly house fire that broke out in Kuliyapitiya, Senanigama area last night, the Police said.

Will act according to Constitution: SC

Deciding to continue with cases referred to it against the impeachment of the Chief Justice Shirani Bandaranayake, the Supreme Court yesterday observed that it was not concerned about outside statements but insisted it would act according to the country’s Constitution.

Lanka tops sexual harassment list in South Asia

Sri Lanka has topped the list of sexual harassment cases in the South Asian region especially relating to women being harassed in public transport, the Legal Aid Commission said yesterday.

No one is above the law: Asgiri Mahanayake

Asgiriya Chapter Maha Nayake Thera the Venerable Udugama Sri Buddharakkita Thera yesterday underlined the statement made by the Mahanayake Theras against the impeachment motion on the Chief Justice. He said if there was a law in the country it should be applied equally to all.

'SL assures release of 5 Indian fishermen'

Indian Fishermen's associations today said Sri Lanka has assured them that five Indian fishermen, arrested and lodged in jails there last year on charges of drug smuggling, would be released on humanitarian grounds.

Anajli Patil wins best actress award in Lankan film

Indian actress Anjali Patil who played the lead role in Prasanna Vithanage’s newest movie ‘Oba Nethuwa Oba Ekka’ (With You Without You) won the best actress award for her role in the film a short while ago at the 43rd Indian International Film Festival.

UNP MP sent out of Chamber

Parliament sittings were suspended for ten minutes a short while ago after a tense situation arose as UNP MP Ajith P. Perera was ordered to be sent out of the Chamber.