NCP-PC won’t be dissolved, says CM

Despite rumours that the North Central Provincial Council would be dissolved soon and fresh elections held, Chief Minister Berty Premalal Dissanayake said that no such decision had been taken by the Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) or the president

Video: Lankan refugees allege police harassment

An indefinite hunger strike by 10 Sri Lankan refugees at the Chengalpet special camp against their detention entered its 11th day on Monday.

Major fire kills one in Mt.Lavinia

At least one person was killed and three injured due to a major fire in a tyre store in Mt. Lavinia this morning, police said. The reason for the fire is yet to be established PICTURES

SL win first test

Sri Lanka beat Pakistan by 209 runs in the first test played at the Galle International Stadium, taking a 1-0 lead in the three-match series.

Book on Prabha released in Chennai

A book on the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam leader V Prabhakaran was today released in Chennai by city-based historian S Muthiah.

CID to seek Interpol assistance

The CID informed the Colombo Chief Magistrate that they would seek the assistance of the Interpol to record the statement from the businessman who exported the jewellery  stolen from 'Vorikas Jewellers' -Athens Greece, to  Sri Lanka in a container

Work stops at mineral sands factory in Pulmodai

The employees of the Pulmodai mineral sands factory have embarked on a strike against a decision to privatise the factory. The employees feared, the factory which belongs to the Ceylon Mineral Sands Corporation, was to be handed over to a foreign investor, sources said.

UNP claims Police 'crippled'

UNP spokesperson Gayantha Karunathilake claimed that the Sri Lankan police are crippled and that the government’s promise to stabilize the law of this country has been broken, pushing the country into turmoil.

Annul A/L results and re-calculate-SC

The Court also ordered the UGC to comply with the Universities Act and to take steps to calculate the Z-Scores on the basis that the Old Syllabus and the New Syllabus were distinct from each other.

Govt. turns down India’s offer

The government has turned down India’s offer to develop the Palali airport and instead decided to handle it under the Ministry of Civil Aviation, it is reported.

PC assaults sergeant over bag dispute

A police constable attached to the Haguranketha Police reportedly assaulted a sergeant of the Maturate Police in a mix-up over their traveling bags. The incident took place when both officers were off duty, Senior DIG H.N.B. Ambanwala said.

Accident kills five

At least five people including two women were killed and several injured following an accident in Dambokka, Pothuhera a short while ago, police said. Picture

SB hits at Medical Council

While claiming that it was not necessary to get permission from the Sri Lanka Medical Council (SLMC) to establish the Malabe Private Medical College (MPMC), Higher Education Minister S.B. Dissanayake said arbitrary action that was being taken by the SLMC brought disgrace to the well experienced veteran specialist doctors.

SL declare

Sri Lanka declared their second innings closed at 137 for five wickets, leaving Pakistan a target of 510 to chase, on the third day of the first test today.

Audio: Killer squad still at large -JVP

Days after Julampitiye Amare – the main suspect in the Katuwana killings - appeared in courts, the JVP charged today that the other members of the killer squad, which launched the attack on the Katuwana JVP meeting, were still at large along with the weapons used in the crime due to police inaction.

Pakistan out for 100

Pakistan, replying to Sri Lanka's first innings total of 472, were bowled out for 100 at the stroke of lunch on the third day of the first Test in Galle on Sunday.

Lankan arrested in New Delhi

A Sri Lanka national has been arrested from Delhi’s Indira Gandhi International Airport for traveling on a forged Schengen visa, police said on Saturday.

'There are bigger things than getting out or not out on 199'

Kumar Sangakkara, who was left stranded on 199 during the second day between Sri Lanka v Pakistan 1st Test, said that there are bigger things that getting out or not out on 199.

Audio:There must be some other reason - Min.Yapa

Minister of Agriculture Mahinda Yapa Abeywardana denied charges made against the government's agricultural policy by former Presidential advisor on Agricultural Affairs Hemakumara Nanayakkara, and said that “there must be some other reason for his resignation”

Lankan refugee exodus, fears of crisis in Tamil Nadu

As many as 150 Sri Lankan refugees are believed to have disappeared from camps across the Indian state of Tamil Nadu in the past fortnight, raising fears of another impending asylum-seeker tragedy in the monsoonal waters of the Indian Ocean, The Australian reported

Czech couple with insects arrested

A Czech couple was arrested after they were found to be in possession of thousands of insects collected in Weligama. The Police arrested the couple when they were about to enter ‘Southern Expressway’ at the Kurudugahatekma entry point

Explosion in Muhamalai

Three workers of the ‘Halo Trust’ demining agency were injured due to an explosion in Muhamalai this morning. The three workers are reported to have been involved in the demining process in the area when the incident occurred

Audio: Hemakumara drops bombshell over agricultural mishap

While faulting the government for its “stupid” and "foolish" decisions with regard to its Agricultural policy, former Presidential Advisor on agricultural affairs Hemakumara Nanayakkara said he would decide on his future political path “in the next few days”

Iran, SL ask for new world order

Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad and Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa stressed the need for establishment of a new world order in their meeting in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on Friday.

Nepali nabbed and remanded

Kandy High Court Judge Manilal Waidyatilleke commending Court Sergeant A. Amarasinghe for the timely arrest of a Nepali national, who was indicted for possessing 80 grammes of heroin, ordered that the suspect be remanded.

Wijeweera’s in-law complains of breach of trust

A man who is alleged to have committed criminal breach of trust involving a motorbike and a digital camera belonging to former JVP leader Rohana Wijeweera’s brother-in-law was today remanded till July 6 by a Colombo Court.

Will never let our ties shatter -MR to MS

At his meeting with Indian Premier Manmohan Singh on the sidelines of the Rio+20 environmental Summit, President Mahinda Rajapaksa emphasized the historical relationship that existed between India and Sri Lanka, stressing that this relationship would never be allowed to disintegrate.

Julampitiye Amare identified

Gigana Gamage Amarasiri alias Julampitiye Amare was identified by three of the four witnesses at the identification parade held at the Walasmulla Magistrate Court today, in connection with the Katuwana double murder case

Uncertainty over boat's origin

The External Affairs Ministry said it was yet uncertain whether the boat that capsized en route to Australia originated from Sri Lanka. Media reports yesterday mentioned that the boat carrying the asylum seekers to Australia had originated from Sri Lanka

Salman as brand ambassador for SL?

Salman Khan may be appointed as brand ambassador for the inaugural Sri Lanka Premiere league, if buzz is to be believed