Meeting with Basil successful-FUTA

The meeting between Minister Basil Rajapaksa and the Federation of University Teachers Association (FUTA) was successfully concluded this evening, the FUTA said.

130 SL maids food poisoned in Jordan

One hundred and thirty (130) Sri Lankan domestic workers who had taken refuge at their embassy in Jordan have been hospitalised with food poisoning, a security official said.

Lightning kills two foreigners in Haputale

Two foreigners were killed and three others were injured when they were struck by lightning in Haputale this evening, Police said.

SL addressing demanding issues including reconciliation-Japan

The Japanese government said that Sri Lanka is focusing and addressing the cogent and demanding issues such as rehabilitation, reconciliation, and resettlement, among others, particularly in the North and East.

Special traffic plan for T20 finals

Special traffic arrangements have been made in view of the World Cup T20 finals to be held at the R. Premadasa grounds tomorrow evening, the Police said

Audio: FUTA willing to compromise

The Federation of University Teachers Association (FUTA) said today that they are willing to compromise the demand for a 6% allocation of the GDP for education ahead of a key meeting with Minister Basil Rajapaksa scheduled for today

SL to send two elephants to Prague zoo

Sri Lanka has donated two young female Indian elephants to the Prague zoo, where they will arrive on Saturday, flown to the Czech Republic by a Sri Lankan military plane, Prague zoo director Miroslav Bobek has told the media.

No tickets available for WT20 final

The World T20 secretariat said today that no tickets would be issued for tomorrow's final of the ongoing World T20 tournament between Sri Lanka and West Indies

Indian Academics express support to striking teachers

As the three-month-old agitation by teachers, which has crippled universities in Sri Lanka, including Jaffna, shows no sign of ending in an amicable manner; prominent academics from India have joined a large group of intellectuals from different parts of the globe, to express solidarity with the protesting teachers.

Australia plays down court refugee ruiling

The Australian Federal Government is playing down the significance of the High Court ruling that found a Sri Lankan refugee could not be denied a visa, despite being deemed a security risk.

Cigarettes price up

The Price of cigarettes has been increased by Rs 2 with effect from today, official sources said.

Sorry Sri Lanka, but it's definitely ours-Gayle

Chris Gayle, whose powerful batting laid the foundation for a West Indies semi-final win against Australia yesterday, is predicting his side will emerge victorious when they meet Sri Lanka in the finals of the ICC World Twenty20 on Sunday.

Bailey tells SL to batten down for Gayle

Australia captain George Bailey warned Sri Lanka to get Chris Gayle out cheaply in the World Twenty20 decider or face defeat after the West Indian's remorseless power-hitting dominated Friday's semi-final.

Hardcore LTTEers to be prosecuted soon

The Government will in the next few weeks file charges against 60 hardcore LTTE cadres against whom the authorities had found clear evidence of having committed war crimes and crimes against humanity, a Committee of Legal Counsel said yesterday.

21-year-old found dead at cricket match

The body of a 21-year-old man was found at the T.B. Illangaratne Grounds in Mulleriyawa where the T20 World Cup semifinal match between Pakistan and Sri Lanka was shown on a giant screen on Thursday night.

Unions go to SC over improper EPF investments

Eleven trade unions filed a fundamental rights violation petition before the Supreme Court challenging improper investments made by the Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) in loss-making companies listed in the Colombo Stock Exchange.

WI into WT20 finals

West Indies beat Australia by 74 runs in the second semi-final on Friday to book a place in Sunday's final against hosts Sri Lanka

Govt. prolonging education crisis: Ranil

Opposition United National Party (UNP) Leader Ranil Wickremesinghe today called for a public debate on the budget with the participation of all political parties, civil groups and trade unions in addition to the customary parliamentary debate on the subject.

West Indies to bat first against Australia

West Indies skipper Darren Sammy won the toss and elected to bat first against Australia in the second semi-final of the World Twenty20 on Friday.

No threat to Lankans-Govt

Sri Lanka today said that there is no security threat to the Sri Lankan Community including the University Students in Chittagong in Bangladesh.

Wasim Akram criticises pitch for SL-Pakistan match

Former Pakistan captain Wasim Akram has lashed out at the authorities for preparing a unsporting track for the ICC World Twenty20 semi-final between Pakistan and Sri Lanka at the Premadasa stadium in Colombo.

Action against Dy. Minister’s driver

A case will be filed against Deputy Minister Dulip Wijesekara’s driver who is alleged to have violated the speed limit on the Southern Expressway, Police spokesman SSP Ajith Rohana said

Video: Beire Lake will be completely rehabilitated-Gota

Secretary Defence and Urban Development Gotabaya Rajapaksa yesterday said that the long neglected Beire Lake will be completely rehabilitated.

Chandrasena now a Dy. Minister

UPFA MP S.M. Chandrasena, who earlier resigned from his cabinet ministerial portfolio, took oaths as Deputy Minister of  Agrarian Services and Wildlife before President Mahinda Rajapaksa a short while ago

Dy. Mayor caught in bribery net

The Deputy Mayor of the Dambulla Municipal Council (UPFA)  has been arrested by the Bribery Commission when he was allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs. 100, 000 a short while ago

SF to form opposition alliance on Oct. 18

Former Army Commander Sarath Fonseka said yesterday that he would form a ‘united opposition alliance’ in the hope of unseating the government soon. The alliance’s inaugural rally will be held in Colombo on October 18.

Missing girl found after 2 years

A ten year old girl who had gone missing from the Baduraliya area two years ago was yesterday found by the police in Kuruwita while allegedly being kept by a man in his forties

SC to decide on Governor’s approval

The Court of Appeal yesterday referred to the Supreme Court for its interpretation or determination the question relating to the interpretation of the Constitution whether the expression of the views of the Provincial Council includes the expression of the view of the Governor when a Provincial Council is dissolved

SL into WT20 finals

Sri Lanka beat Pakistan by 16 runs in the first semi-final of the World T20 2012 at the R Premadasa Stadium, a short while ago. Pakistan chasing 140 to win, were restricted to 123 for the loss of 7 wickets in their 20 overs

Plans underway to boost education system: SB

Higher Education Minister S.B Dissanayake said today that the government was prepared to make amendments to the Universities Act of 1978 to expand and develop local universities to be on par with other internationally recognised institutes