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.

TNA to stake claim to form EP Council

The Tamil National Alliance (TNA) which secured the second highest number of seats at the Eastern Provincial Council yesterday said it would stake a claim to form the council with the support of the Sri Lanka Muslim Congress (SLMC) and the United National Party (UNP).

Maheepala tops Kegalle list

Former Sabargamuwa chief minister Maheepala Herath has topped the preferential vote list in the Kegalle district securing 84,223 votes. Dushmantha Mitrapala has obtained the second place with 36,285 votes. Tusitha Wijemanna topped the UNP Kegalle district list .

Berty Premalal second in A’pura

Former North Central Province Chief Minister Berty Premalal Dissanayake has been placed second in the Anuradhapura district preferential vote list securing 95,027 votes, while S.M Ranjith has topped the list with 105,232 votes.

Army officer allegedly assaulted by Malaka

An Army Major was admitted to the National Hospital after being allegedly assaulted by a group led by controversial minister Mervyn Silva's son Malaka at a five star hotel in Colombo last night, according to a complaint made to the police.

Asylum seekers return after 23 days

A group of people who had left in a trawler bound to Australia but returned after 23 days due to a technical defect in it were arrested by the police at Amaduwa near the Yala sanctuary last evening.

Victory for UPFA

The United People’s Freedom Alliance led by President Mahinda Rajapaksa has won all three provincial councils –North Central, Eastern and Sabaragamuwa - at Saturday’s Provincial Council election.

95 SL Tamil refugees detained after migration bid

In an overnight operation that ended early on Saturday, the Mangalore police prevented a group of 97 persons — 95 of them believed to be Sri Lankan Tamil refugees — from embarking on an unsafe and illegal sea voyage in a bid to migrate to Australia.

UPFA wins Sabaragamuwa PC

United People's Freedom Alliance won the Sabaragamuwa Provincial Council with 488,714 votes and secured 28 seats in the Council. The United National Party obtained 286,857 votes with 14 seats while Ceylon Worker's Congress (P.Wing) obtained 25,985 votes with two seats.

UPFA retains Eastern PC

United People's Freedom Alliance won the Eastern Provincial Council with 200,044 votes with 14 seats. The TNA has secured 11 seats in the council with 193,827 votes.

PC polls: UPFA wins NCP

UPFA won the North Central Province-Provincial Council with 338,552 votes securing 21 seats. The UNP obtained 196,127 votes with 11 seats while JVP has obtained 160,66 votes with one seat.

Diamond purged out of Chinese man

A USD 14,000 expensive diamond that was swallowed by a Chinese man in an attempt to steal it, has been retrieved after laxatives were given to him, the police said today.

Video: Voter turn-out over 50% - Elections Dept.

The Elections Department says the voter turn-out at the Provincial Council polls that ended about an hour ago is between 50% to 60%, although a slightly lower figure of around 43% to 46% was recorded from the Sabaragamuwa province.

Quiz Sushma to know Douglas whereabouts

A writ petition has been filed in the Madras High Court finding fault with the Leader of the Opposition in Lok Sabha Sushma Swaraj’s meeting with  Lankan minister Douglas Devanantha, an absconding accused in criminal cases.

Army officer stabbed to death

A lieutenant attached to the Panagoda Army camp was stabbed to death this morning in Galle, due to a personal dispute, Police said.

'Low voter turnout, no major incidents'

Polling in all three provinces is taking place smoothly without any interruptions or any major incidents, Deputy Election Commissioner R.M.A.L Ratnayake said.

SF says no letter yet

Anoma Fonseka speaking to the Daily Mirror said that former Army Commander and leader of the Democratic Party Sarath Fonseka has not received a letter of resignation from Tiran Alles, as reported in the media.