Another Aussie bound trawler nabbed

An Australia bound trawler with 41 passengers onboard, including 5 children, was taken into custody 15 Nautical Miles off the Trincomalee coast, by the Navy today.

Gas price and import duty reduced

The Ministry of Finance and Planning announced the reduction of the price of a Litro and laugh gas cylinder by Rs. 150 from midnight today. The Ministry also announced the reduction of import duty on big onions, potatoes, sprats, fish, sugar, canned fish and dry fish from midnight today

LTTE tortured and killed: Ex-cadre's book

The LTTE tortured and killed alleged spies and "traitors" and also looted Tamil shops and homes while fighting the Indian peacekeepers in Sri Lanka, a book by a former woman fighter says.

Power failure

The Ceylon Electricity Board announced that there will be interruptions to electricity in the Panadura, Ratmalana and certain areas within the Colombo city due to a breakdown of a grid in Pannipitiya.

Ex- LTTE cadres to join national athletic squad

Sixteen ex LTTE cadres undergoing rehabilitation have been selected for athletic training with the hope they could represent Sri Lanka at the South Asian Federation (SAF) games in New Delhi next year.

Sort out your own matters first: Mervyn tells Harin

Responding to recent comments made by UNP MP Harin Fernando, Minister Mervyn Silva said that before trying to sort out issues pertaining to neighbours he should first sort out the issues in Mr. Fernando’s house

Chip with LTTE video seized

A memory card containing a six minute LTTE war video was seized and two men suspected to be former LTTE members were arrested by the Muthur police

SL student fails to shake off suspect past

The Madras High Court on Thursday refused to direct the Union government to remove entries reflecting a ‘Look Out Circular’ (LOC) prohibiting the departure and arrival of a Sri Lankan student at airports

Murali signs for Australian Big Bash team

Leading Test wicket-taker Muttiah Muralitharan has signed for the Melbourne Renegades for next season's Australian Twenty20 Big Bash League, the team said on Friday

New secretaries for 18 ministries

The Government Information Department said that 18 new secretaries have beenappointed to ministries by President Mahinda Rajapaksa. Charitha Herath was appointed as the Secretary to the Ministry of Media UPDATE

Match ends in draw

Sri Lanka, chasing a victory target of 270, were 195 for four wickets at the close on the last day of the third and final test against Pakistan at the Pallekele Stadium on Thursday.

Video: “No to website regulation”

A group of Political leaders and trade unionists and journalists staged a protest at the lipton circus a short while ago, against what they alleged was the suppression of media

35 vehicles not for Wimal’s personal use; Chairman

Chairman of the State Engineering Corporation Jagath Perera while refuting allegations made by Trade Unions against Minister Wimal Weerawansa, said that the allegations were completely false

Another Sakwithi from Dompe arrested

A person who had allegedly swindled millions of rupees by promising attractive interests for unsuspecting depositors, was arrested in Dompe. Police spokesman Ajith Rohana said

Audio: Peoples' power can remove Mervyn: UNP

The main opposition UNP said today regardless of Minister Mervyn Silva claiming that he could not be removed from his portfolio, the people had the power to do so.

Sri Lanka set target of 270

Pakistan declared their second innings on 380/8, a short while ago setting Sri Lanka a target of 270 to win the third and final test being played at Pallekele.

Rs.100,000 to be charged from news websites

Cabinet approved to amend the press council law to register websites for a fee of Rs.100,000 and annual renewal fee of Rs.50,000.

Palitha Fernando likely to be new AG

Parliamentary Council has sent its observations to the President on the appointment of President’s Counsel Palitha Fernando (PC) as the new Attorney General, sources said.

Accepting nomination papers begin today

Accepting nominations papers for the Sabaragamuwa, North Central and Eastern Provincial Council elections begin today. The Elections Commissioners Department said July 19 would be the closing date for nominations while closing date for placing deposits by independent groups is July 18. 

Two injured in Kandy market clash

Two people were critically injured in a clash between two groups of vendors in the Kandy market this morning, police said. Police spokesman Ajith Rohana said those involved in the fight were identified and further investigations are being carried out.

Accident kills two

At least two people were killed and another injured following an accident involving a lorry and a cab at Divulapitiya on the Kurunegala-Colombo main road last night, police said.

Karunanidhi doubts MR remarks

DMK chief M Karunanidhi on Wednesday sounded skeptical about holding of Northern provincial elections in Sri Lanka next year, saying there was some “hidden meaning” in the announcement on the polls by President Mahinda Rajapaksa.

No one can challenge the right of the army-SL

Sri Lanka Army on Wednesday (11) said that no one can challenge or dispute the right of the Sri Lanka army to be serving anywhere in the country.

Rules relaxed on NRFC, RFC accounts

Central Bank of Sri Lanka  announced that foreign exchange earners are now allowed to transfer funds between NRFC (Non-Resident Foreign Currency) and RFC (Resident Foreign Currency) accounts

Weapons to protect PHI's

A special security program will be introduced to ensure the safety of the officials engaged in the operations of the National Mosquito Eradication Program, Health Minister Maithripala Sirisena said today

Major lottery scam busted, Nigerian arrested

A Nigerian national allegedly involved in organised crime, deceiving Sri Lankans assuring them that they are eligible for lottery winning prizes was remanded till July 18 by a Colombo Court yesterday

Video: Trade Unions protest against Wimal

Pro government trade unions protesting opposite the State Engineering Corporation today, charged that Minister Wimal Weerawanshe has over 35 vehicles for his personal use and were filling the corporation with henchmen who are given bogus posts.

Video: EP Muslims won’t support Govt: UNP

The main opposition, UNP charged today that the government had lost its support from the Muslim community in the Eastern Province.

Former Chief Ministers to be nominated; Govt

The Government said today that the former Chief Ministers would most likely be named as Chief Ministerial candidates for the UPFA at the upcoming provincial council elections

Royal Park convict sentenced to death

The Court of Appeal converted the 12 year prison sentence imposed by the high court on Shramantha Jayamaha, for the murder of a 19 year old at the Royal Park apartment complex,  to a death sentence. Interactive graphic