India shouldn't fall into SL net: Karunanidhi

The DMK Friday urged the the central government, of which it is a key constituent, to save remaining Tamils in Sri Lanka and not fall into the "diabolical net" laid out by Sri Lanka and its president, Mahinda Rajapaksa.

'My brother is the CM'

Former Minister S.M. Chandrasena said today, that his brother S.M. Ranjith will most certainly take oaths as Chief Minister of the North Central Province on September 24

Blade inside slab of chocolate

A Consumer Affairs Authority official has been admitted to the General Hospital after he is alleged to have swallowed a blade which was inside a locally manufactured slab of chocolates, which he purchased from a shop in Minuwangoda, CAA Director General Chandrarathne Pallegama said.

Duminda, PM granted leave

Parliament approved three months leave for UPFA MP Duminda Silva and Prime Minister D.M. Jayaratne today.

Water cut in Maligawatte

The National Water Supply and Drainage Board informs the public that the water supply to several areas would be interrupted from 8.00 PM on Saturday (22) to 8.00 AM the following day Sunday (23) for a period of twelve hours due to the laying of new pipe lines under the Kalu Ganga Project.

Road closed

The road between the Kollupitiya junction and the Galle Face roundabout has been temporarily closed due to a protest march by a large number of Muslims over a film defamatory of the Prophet.

Video: Vaiko and 700 others arrested

MDMK chief Vaiko and 700 of his party supporters were arrested in Chhindwara near Sanchi on Friday as they tried to enter the city to hold their protest against visiting Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa who is scheduled to inaugurate a Buddhist University there.

Video: MR never fears to visit India-GL

External Affairs Minister G.L Peiris revealed in an interview with CNN-IBN that President Mahinda Rajapaksa was at no point in time apprehensive of his visit to India despite call for protests by certain political parties.

Malaka released

Malaka Silva and Rehan Wijeratne, who were remanded on Monday for allegedly assaulting an army major, were released by the Colombo Fort Magistrate today on  bail with two sureties  of Rs 1 million each .

Harthal in the East

Muslims in the East are currently engaged in a harthal campaign against the inflammatory video that has sparked an uproar throughout the world.

Suspect injured in police fire

A person was injured by police fire when he allegedly attempted to grab the weapon of a police sergeant in Koggalla , Ambalanthota area last evening, police said.

Manmohan raises Sri Lankan Tamils' plight with Rajapaksa

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Thursday raised the issue of devolution of power in Sri Lanka with visiting President Mahinda Rajapaksa in order to allow the Tamil population "to look forward to a future where they can live with dignity and respect".

MR meets Manmohan

Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and President Mahinda Rajapaksa on Thursday discussed key bilateral issues with India pressing for an expeditious inclusive solution to the decades-long ethnic issue and rehabilitation of displaced Tamils.

Govt. commitment questionable: TNA tells UN

The Tamil National Alliance (TNA) told the visiting UN delegation that it remained questionable whether the government was unequivocally committed to the implementation of the Lessons Learnt and Reconciliation Commission (LLRC) and he UNHRC resolution adopted in March, 2012.

Video: Senasinghe complains to Bribery Commission

UNP MP Sujeewa Senasinghe today filed a complaint with the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption over the Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) and Employees’ Trust Fund (ETF) investments in the stock market.

Bauddhaloka Mw. closed

The road leading to the National Film Corporation from the Thummulla junction in Bauddhaloka Mawatha has been closed temporarily, due to a protest by the JHU in front of the United Nations office

US says it had nothing to do with inflammatory video

The US Embassy in Colombo said it ‘had nothing to do with the recent inflammatory video that has offended many Muslims and others around the world’.

Malaka case to be taken up tomorrow

Malaka Silva and Rehan Wijeyrathne together with the Army Major who was allegedly assaulted were issued notice to be present at the Fort Magistrate court tomorrow in order to take a decision on the case

120 LG members will resign- Berty

Former North Central Province Chief Minister Berty Premalal  Dissanayake said that 120 UPFA local government members of the Anuradhapura district will resign if he is not appointed Chief Minister of the council

IUSF convenor remanded

IUSF convenor Sanjeewa Bandara who was arrested last evening was remanded till Septemebr 25, by the Colombo Fort Magistrate on charges of damaging state property

MDMK workers detained ahead of MR visit

Nearly half a dozen MDMK supporters, opposing the scheduled visit of Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa to Madhya Pradesh, were detained at Salamatpur near Sanchi as a precautionary measure, police said today.

Water to cost more from next month

Up to a 20 per cent increase on water bills will come into effect from next month,Water Board General Manager Lal Premnath said. “We have not yet finalised what the percentage increase for domestic users but they will be billed on varying slabs depending on the use of water by a household,” he said.

25 deportees return from Britain

Twenty five Sri Lankan asylum seekers, who were deported from Britain, arrived in a special flight a short while ago. The CID will record statements from them, the Police said

Three sailors arrested with radio com. sets

Four persons including three Naval ratings were arrested for allegedly robbing Rs.10 million worth radio signal equipment from vessels that had been anchored at the Mutwal fisheries harbour after they were detained by the navy, police said.

UNP municipal Councilor arrested

A UNP member of the Moratuwa Municipal Council was arrested last evening by the Mount Lavinia Anti crimes Unit while allegedly possessing fraudulent building plans and rubber seals of several officials.

UK deports 50 SL asylum seekers

A group of 50 Sri Lankan asylum seekers, mostly Tamils who were deported from Britain, will return to the country today, the PTI reported quoting immigration officials said.

New electoral system soon

Two bills that provide for the introduction of a new electoral system for local bodies will be enacted in Parliament on October 10, Chief Government Whip Dinesh Gunawardane said yesterday.

UAE denies ban on low-income Asian tourists

A top UAE official denied today reports that the Gulf state had toughened visa rules for tourists from labour-exporting South Asians nations banning low-income visitors.

IUSF convenor arrested

Inter University Students Federation convenor Sanjeewa Bandara was arrested a short while ago by the Colombo Crimes Division (CCD), the Police said

Chandrasena resigns, Ranjith to be CM

Minister of Agrarian Services and Wildlife S.M.Chandrasena tendered his resignation to President Mahinda Rajapaksa this afternoon after he was assured that his brother S.M.Ranjith would be appointed as Chief Minister of the North-Central Province