SL Navy hold talks with US State Dept

Sri Lanka Navy and the US State Department held talks on enhancing assistance and cooperation, the Navy Headquarters said.

Anoma at Sajith rally in Colombo

Anoma Fonseka, wife of the jailed former Army Commander, Sarath Fonseka is among the dignitaries who are attending the Late President R.Premadasa Commemoration ceremony at Hulftsdorp, Colombo now.

Australia to discuss ‘people smuggling’ with SL

Australian Immigration Minister Chris Bowen is arriving tomorrow for a two-day visit to discuss the migration issues, including smuggling people from Sri Lanka to Australia, the media reports said

SL slams UK report

The Sri Lankan government on Tuesday slammed a British human rights report which listed the island among countries of concern over human rights issues

Maldivians nabbed for misbehaving in flight

Two Maldivian nationals under the influence of liquor were apprehended by the Katunayake police for behaving in an unruly manner on a Colombo bound Sri Lankan flight, the Police said

No moves to privatize CPC-Susil

Petroleum Minister Susil Premajayanth said that Ceylon Petroleum Corporation will not be privatized in any circumstances

Police officers interdicted

A Sub Inspector, a Sergeant and two police constables of the Udugama police were interdicted for the alleged theft or misplacement of the minor complaints book, police said

Maldivian arrested for alleged fraud

A Maldivian national was arrested in connection with an alleged fraud of Rs. 51,800, from a resident of Maharagama, police said

Nepal DJ found dead at Night Club

A 32 year-old Nepal national was found dead allegedly by hanging himself at a night club in Bambalapitiya, police said.  The victim, who was the DJ at the Night club, was identified as Purna Bahadur Tamahan

Mosque issue: Hakeem happy after talks with MR

Sri Lanka Muslim Congress (SLMC) Leader and Justice Minister Rauff Hakeem said yesterday he had discussed the Dambulla Mosque dispute with President Mahinda Rajapaksa and that he was confident it would be resolved with justice to all

Round-the-clock security for Hirunika’s home

While claiming that investigations were underway into the complaint, by Hirunika Premachandra, the daughter of the late Bharatha Lakshman Premachandra, of receiving her death threat, Police Headquarters said yesterday

No evidence of returnees abused-UK

The British government said that there was no evidence that returning migrants and refugees from the UK to Sri Lanka were abused, a latest report said

UK concerned over HR in Lanka

Sri Lanka was named as a country of concern in the UK Foreign Office Human Rights Report for 2011, which was launched by the UK Foreign Secretary, William Hague today

US wants 15 years sentence for Lankan

The U.S. Department of Justice is seeking a 15-year prison sentence for a Canadian who pleaded guilty to terrorism conspiracy for his role in a plot to supply separatist rebels in Sri Lanka

Private bus accident kills one

One person was killed and eight others were injured when a private bus plying on the Aluthgama-Colombo road ran over a motorbike and crashed into a wall in Moragolla a short while ago.

Liquor shops closed during Vesak

The Government has decided to close all liquor shops, betting centers, casinos, night clubs and ban sale of liquor at super markets on May 04, 05 and 06 for Vesak

Kahawatte murder suspects remanded

The three suspects in the Kahawatte double murder were remanded till May 14, by Pelmadulla Magistrate, when they were produced in court today

'Karuna's Eelam: Tactic to divert attention'

DMK chief M. Karunanidhi has revived his pet theme — establishing a separate Eelam (homeland) for the Tamils of Sri Lanka

NSB pays premium to buy 13% of The Finance

Country’s savings giant, National Savings Bank (NSB) bought 13 percent of The Finance Company PLC (TFC) last Friday for a sum of Rs.393 million, becoming another state owned institution that has paid an unusually high price on controversial stocks

Youth drowns at Galle Face Sea

A 21 year old youth drowned at the Galle Face Sea in Colombo while bathing with a group of friends last evening, police said.

SF might need prolonged hospital stay

Doctors have recommended that former Army Commander Sarath Fonseka receive indoor hospital treatment for an indefinite period since he was suffering from a severe lung ailment.

Indian arrested over farmer’s death

An Indian from the Tamil Nadu state who had been living in the Hungama area for a long time and making his livelihood as a labouer, was taken into police custody over the death of a farmer in the area, police said.

Former NFF organizer arrested

Suriyawewa Police today arrested the former Ampara National Freedom Front organizer and six others for allegedly possessing two priceless ancient Buddha statues.

Mahipala suggest new venues for UNP rally

Sabaragamuwa Chief Minister Mahipala Herath said the UNP should hold its May Day rally in Jaffna but in the Donkey Island in close proximity.

Reformists campaigning for Colombo event

A group of UNP reformists were engaged in a campaign at Hulftsdorp, Fort this morning calling the party members not to betray the party by participating in a May Day rally in Jaffna but to take part in the commemoration celebrations of the late President Ranasinghe Premadasa that is to be held in Colombo on May Day.

Send a team to SL: Congress MPs

A group of Parliamentarians of the Congress Party in India urged the Indian government to send a team of officials to Sri Lanka to help the returning IDPs to get their original land, the Indian Express reported.

Govt. to export surplus rice, vegetables

Economic Development Minister Basil Rajapaksa said there was a surplus of rice and vegetables in the country now and steps would be taken to export them to gross an additional income.

SL focusing on foreign empl. market

The government is to hold talks with several powerful countries including the United States in order to send local labour as there was a large number of vacancies in those countries, the Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment (SLBFE) said.

Bread price increased by Rs.3

The price of a 450 g loaf of bread will be increased by Rs.3 with effect from Monday, All Ceylon Bakery Owners' Association (ACBOA) Chairman N.K. Jayawardena said. He said that the decision was taken due to the increased of wheat flour price. 

Video: Promote harmony and co existence; Hakeem

Minister Rauff Hakeem while roundly condemning the incidents in Dambulla said that it is the desire of his party to promote communal harmony and coexistence among all communities living in the country.