SL gang arrested in Dubai

Five Sri Lankans allegedly broke into a medical store in Jumeirah and stole three laptops, the Dubai Criminal Court heard. The accused, identified as OMB, 22, clerk, AMR, 30, office boy, MSF, 21, salesman, and MAM,25, store keeper, are also charged with destroying two safes.

Housing complex for ministers & deputy ministers

The government has decided to acquire a 20 storey housing complex in Bambalapitiya to provide official residences for ministers and deputy ministers, Cabinet has approved the purchase of this housing complex for Rs. 425 million.

UN agencies hit by lack of funds

UN agencies in Sri Lanka remain hard pressed to continue with humanitarian assistance to war affected people in the North due to lack of fundings, a UN official said. 

From London to Rio de Janeiro

The Olympic spotlight has now moved to Rio de Janeiro and South America's first shot at the Olympic Games.

Be watchful about development too: MR

President Mahinda Rajapaksa called on the people to be vigilant in respect of development activities as it was difficult to contain corruption and malpractice in those activities despite efforts made by the government.

Allocate more funds for defence: Ratnasiri

Senior Minister Ratnasiri Wickramanayake today said that armed forces and police should be equipped with modern weapons as there were signs of terrorists raising their heads again.

Rs 1 mn reward for info on Kahawatte killers

The Police department has decided to award Rs.1 million to any individual who provides correct information about the whereabouts of suspects involved in the killing of a mother and daughter in Kotakethana area in Kahawatte on July 19.

Indian Court permits holding of TESO meet

Bringing an eleventh hour relief to DMK chief M. Karunanidhi, the Madras High Court today permitted holding of the much-hyped pro-Eelam TESO meet called by him in Chennai, this afternoon.

Errors in A/L Agriculture paper

Errors in the 2012 A/L Examination seems to mount with reports of another error in Agriculture Paper II (Old Syllabus) held yesterday (11) morning.

Badulla tense, HQI injured

Police used tear gas to disperse a group of minor employees at the Badulla Hospital, who were protesting in front of the hospital blocking the main road this morning, police said.

DMK holds conclave on Tamil issue

After Chennai Police denied permission to hold a public meeting in an apparent effort to revive the defunct Tamil Eelam Supporters Organisation (TESO), the DMK is holding a conclave on the Sri Lankan Tamil issue at a private hotel in the city.

SLPL:Nagenahira Nagas wins

Nagenahira Nagas beat Ruhuna Royals by 5 runs on Duckworth/Lewis method in the first match of the Sri Lanka Premier League tournament at the R. Premadasa Stadium this evening.

Govt. begins resettling in PTK

The resettlement ministry said today that some 380 families or 1204 people are to be resettled at east Puthukudyiruppu (PTK), having moved them away from the Manik Farm welfare camp in Vavuniya in the north where they were putting up.

SLPL: Ruhunu to bat first

Ruhunu Royals, led by Lasith Malinga won the toss and elected to bat first, in the first match of the inaugural Sri Lanka Premier League, against the Nagenahira Nagas.

Swamy asks Jaya to visit SL

Janata Party President Subramanian Swamy on Saturday asked Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa to visit Sri Lanka to ‘help foster Sinhala-Tamil’ reconciliation as he took jibes at DMK chief M. Karunanidhi for going ‘bankrupt’ on ideas on the Sri Lankan Tamils issue.

India needs to take relook at dealings with neighbours-MR

In the strongest reaction yet to India's contentious support to a US sponsored resolution at the UNHRC against Sri Lanka earlier this year, President Mahinda Rajapaksa has broken his silence by calling upon the Indian government to have a relook at its dealings with its neighbours.

Russian drowns

A 32 year-old Russian national drowned in the Induruwa seas last evening, police said.

UN to give funds to SL

The United Nations announced that it will allocate $55 million to bolster operations in eight countries including Sri Lanka, with neglected humanitarian emergencies, the UN said in a statement.

TN not to allow 'Eelam' conference

A conference to support the rehabilitation of Sri Lanka’s Tamil population looked like running into trouble on Friday, with the Tamil Nadu government telling the Madras High Court that it can not grant permission for the event.

Police attempted to disrupt prisoner’s funeral: AFHR

Activists for Human Rights (AFHR) today alleged that the Jaffna Police attempted to influence family members to conduct the funeral of Mariadas Navis Dilrukshan, this evening

Chinese woman dies in train tragedy

A 45-year-old Chinese woman was knocked down by a train travelling from Polghawela to Ratmalana. Police said the tragedy occurred this morning at a spot between Kollupitiya and Bambalapitiya Railway Stations.

Two CDF officers killed in accident

Three Civil Defence Force officers on a motorcycle collided head-on with a lorry at Pitakumbura in Bibile a short while ago. Three officers had been on the motorcycle when the accident occured.Two  motorcyclists died on the spot while the other was admitted to the Badulla Hospital in a serious condition.

Land owner says he paid deputy minister Rs.250 million

A complaint lodged by a land owner that Deputy Petroleum Minister Sarana Gunawardena had asked for Rs.250 million in order to continue construction of a housing scheme , was forwarded to the Bribery Commission by Police Chief N.K. Illangakone

Victory over the LTTE should be honoured-Dr Swamy

India’s Janatha Party Leader Dr. Subramanian Swamy said that the victory over the LTTE in Sri Lanka is fit for being honoured by India’s highest award in the future

HC issues notice on Berty Premalal

Former North Central Province Chief Minister Berty Premalal Diassanayake and 13 other state officials were issued notice by the Anuradhapura High Court Judge to be present in Court on August 22.

CPC chairman resigns- new board appointed

The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) Board of Directors including the acting Chairman has resigned with immediate effect, Petroleum Corporation said.

Lankan grandmother deported

A 70-year-old Toronto grandmother was deported on Thursday, despite having no family members remaining in her native Sri Lanka

Rauff says 'mea culpa'

SLMC leader and Minister of Justice, Rauff Hakeem has tendered an apology to the Sangha and the JHU over the controversial statement he made during his PC election campaign in the East a few days ago. See the full statement below.

Man dies while attempting to rescue a cat

A man died while attempting to rescue a cat that had fallen into 25-feet well in Alawwa area last night, police said.

Substandard diesel halts ambulances

Three ambulances including two new vehicles belonging to the Kegalle Hospital have broken down after the use of substandard diesel, it is reported. One of the ambulances broke down at Nittambuwa while taking a patient to the National Hospital in Colombo