US ambassador 'killed in Libya'

The US ambassador to Libya has died after being attacked by militiamen storming the US consulate in the eastern city of Benghazi, reports say.

Audio: UPFA attacks on me unprecedented: Berty

Former NCP Chief Minister Berty Premalal Dissanayake said his supporters had been subjected to assaults by members of the UPFA and pointed out that this was never heard of before.

Scholarship paper not leaked: CID

The Police said the CID had found no evidence to indicate that the Grade-five scholarship test paper had been leaked.

Pakistan factory fires kill 125

Factory fires have broken out in two major cities in Pakistan, killing 125 people and injuring dozens more, including some who had to break through barred windows and leap to the ground to escape the flames.

Bodies of mother and infant found inside a well

The bodies of a one-and-a-half- year old infant and his 38-year-old mother were found dead inside a well in Vihara Junction at Dambulla this morning. The Police are yet to ascertain the cause of death and are conducting further investigations into the tragedy.

Devananda seeks recall of warrant

Sri Lankan minister Douglas Devananda (56) has moved the IVth Additional Sessions Court Chennai to recall the non-bailable warrant issued against him in 1990 in connection with a criminal case.

Dogs removed from BMICH premises to avoid disturbance

Around 12 dogs have been removed from the BMICH premises and taken to the dog pound to avoid possible disturbances during the ongoing 58th Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference at the BMICH,

Audio: Malaka will be arrested - Police

Police spokesman SSP Ajith Rohana said the police would arrest Minister Mervyn Silva’s son Malaka Silva and six others alleged to have assaulted an Army officer at the JAIC Hilton.

Body found in Havelock town

A body of a man was found inside a vehicle in Havelock town Colombo five a short while ago, the Police said. UPDATE

No restrictions on visiting UN team: GL

The team from the United Nations Human Rights High Commissioner’s Office due to visit the country on Friday will be free of restrictions, External Affairs Minister G.L Peries said today.

Video: FUTA unanimously decides to defy call for arbitration

President of the Federation of University Teachers’ Associations Dr. Nirmal Ranjith Dewasiri said that the FUTA unanimously decided to defy the call for arbitration to settle the ongoing dispute.

UPFA to form coalition with SLMC in East

SLFP General Secretary and Minister Maithripala Sirisena said that the UPFA would definitely form a coalition with the SLMC to govern the Eastern Province.

Request to ban animal slaughter rejected by court

A request made by the Chilaw police for a court order banning the slaughter of animals at the Chilaw Munneswaran Sri Badrakali Kovil was rejected by the Chilaw District Judge and Magistrate Jagath A.Kahandagama.

I have more important things to do-Mervyn

Minister Mervyn Silva said that as a cabinet minister he has more important matters to attend to rather than look into his son’s alleged involvement in an assault on an Army officer

A 16-year old boy stabbed to death

A 16-year old school boy was allegedly stabbed to death over a personal dispute in Puttalam area last night. The victim was an O/L student in a leading school in Puttalam.

Swallowed diamond is a fake - police

The diamond that was swallowed by the Chinese national at the International Gems and Jewellery show last week has been proven to be fake, police spokesman SSP Ajith Rohana said. He said that the National Gems and Jewellery Authority had confirmed it.

Police hunt for Malaka Silva

The official pistol and mobile phone of the Army Major who was injured due to an alleged assault by Malaka Silva had been handed over to the Slave Island Police Station by the driver of Mr. Silva, police said. They also said that they were conducting investigations to arrest Malaka Silva and six others who had been clad in uniforms similar to the Ministerial Security Division (MSD).

SL seeks transparency in OHCHR funding

Sri Lanka on Monday referred to the necessity for constructive engagement by states to increase transparency in the funding and staffing of the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR), as a means of enhancing the institution’s credibility, efficiency and independence.

Dhammika appointed Deputy DG at SEC

Director, Investigations, Dhammika Perera has been appointed as the Deputy Director General of the Securities and Exchange Commission of Sri Lanka (SEC) with effect from today.

Unprecedented crowds throng Gangaramaya

Heavy traffic in and around Town Hall area, Union Place, Kollupitiya as unprecedented crowds throng to venerate the sacred Kapilavasthu relics at Gangaramaya Temple.

Fishermen's Associations Flay Krishna's Statement

Fishermen associations Rameswaram today criticised External Affairs Minister S M Krishna's statement that no Indian fisherman was in Sri Lankan custody, saying five of their community had been detained by Colombo since last year on 'false' charges of drug smuggling and demanded steps to secure their release.

Photos: Earth mound collapse on soldiers

Several soldiers attached to the Diyatalawa Army camp, were hospitalized after a mound of earth collapsed on them a short while ago, Army said. UPDATE

CTSU challenges Keheliya for open debate

Ceylon Teachers’ Service Union general secretary, Mahinda Jayasinghe today challenged government media spokesperson Minister Keheliya Rambukwella to come for an open debate to discuss about five issues including the allegations regarding the grade five scholarship examination.

Bail for Akuressa PS chairman

Akuressa Pradeshiya Sabha Chairman,  Saruwa Liyanage Sunil and Priyanga Idunil Wickramasinghe who had been remanded for 73 days for allegedly abusing two underage girls were released today on strict bail conditions by the Matara chief magistrate Udesh Ranathunga.

Police to act against drunken drivers

Police are to strictly implement the law against those driving under the influence of liquor throughout the day with effect from today due to the increase in accidents involved in drunken drivers, police spokesman SSP Ajith Rohana said.

12 year old snatched by crocodile

A 12 year old boy bathing in the Nilwala river had been snatched by a crocodile last evening, the Police said. The incident had taken place at about 4 pm yesterday.

Don’t judge us from polls-JVP

JVP General Secretary Tilvin Silva said no one should judge his party by its performance at the elections as its struggle to resolve the burning issues in the main sectors went well beyond elections.

Fire breaks out in SL bound ship

A major fire broke out on a Sri Lankan bound merchant vessel MV Amsterdam Bridge off the coast of Mumbai, India yesterday, the NDTV reported.

Lankan posted death threats on girlfriend's FB

A Sri Lankan man posted death threats on the Facebook wall of a waitress who spurned his marriage proposal - and sought the help of fellow users on how he should carry out the killing, an Abu Dhabi court heard.

Rauff non-committal

In the event of any party failing to seek a clear majority in the Eastern Provincial Council, the SLMC, the decisive factor, said a decision would be taken after a meeting with party seniors, party leader Rauff Hakeem said yesterday.