Double murder: UPFA PS member arrested

Godakawela UPFA Pradeshiya Sabha member L.H.Dharmasiri, who was absconding, has been arrested by a special police team in connection with the double murder in Kahawatta, Police said.

Mathews out of Asia Cup

Sri Lanka suffered a blow on Wednesday when influential all-rounder Angelo Mathews was ruled out for the rest of the Asia Cup due to a calf injury.

Wimal should first be true to his word-UNP

UNP Parliamentarian Dayasiri Jayasekara said that Minister Wimal Weerawansa should first be true to his word and boycott American products before calling on others to do.

Need to keep implications in mind: India

Amid pressure from various parties to support a UN resolution against Sri Lanka, Government today made it clear that it will decide on its action keeping in mind the implications on the reconciliation process as it does not want deepening of confrontation in that country. 

JVP challenges Wimal over Google boycott

Challenging the request made by government minister Wimal Weerawansa’s to stop consuming American products and to refrain from using Google, the JVP urged the government to abolish the defense pact signed with the USA and to impose an export embargo on that country.

Two schools closed due to Mumps

Spread of mumps among the school children in two schools in the Kalutara district has resulted in the closure two schools indefinitely from today.

Two Dubai nationals die in SL

A 22-year-old mother and her one and half year old child, both Dubai nationals died at a private hospital in Wattala early today, police said. The reasons for the deaths are yet to be known.

US concerned over latest charges

Ministers contradicting each other; Karu

Former UNP deputy leader Karu jayasuriya asked the government to clarify its position regarding the implementation of the LLRC recommendation as there were contradicting statements by Ministers.

India beat SL in Asia cup match

India beat Sri Lanka by 50 runs in the ongoing Asia cup played in Bangladesh a short while ago. The Indians scored 304 runs batting first helped by opener Gautham Gambhir and Virath Kohli who scored centuries. The Lankan top order looked to take the game away from the Indians but a middle order

Dont use Gmail, Google; Wimal

Government minister Wimal Weerawanshe called on all Sri Lankans to boycott  American products including Gmail, Google and beverages originating from America.

Amnesty claims ‘preposterous’-SL

While rejecting the latest allegations of arbitrary, illegal detention in Sri Lanka, and extrajudicial execution made by Amnesty International (AI), Minister of Justice Rauff Hakeem said that the claims are made to tarnish the image of Sri Lanka internationally at this ‘crucial juncture’.

Eleven remanded on charges of prostitution

Eleven suspects including nine women from remote areas of the country were arrested and produced in Court by the police, on charges of having run a brothel under the guise of a massage parlour at Galle road, Kollupitiya

SL opt to bowl against India

Sri Lanka captain Mahela Jayawardene won the toss and elected to field in the second match of the 2012 Asia Cup at Mirpur on Tuesday

SL issue rocks Indian Parliament

Both the Indian Rajya Sabha and the Lok Sabha had to be adjourned till 12 noon today following the uproar in the House over the over the issue of alleged atrocities by Sri Lankan forces, Indian media reports said VIDEO

Lankan arrested with Rs.10.1mn gold

A Sri Lankan youth who arrived at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) from Singapore was arrested last night with more than Rs.10.1million worth gold, airport customs said

Woman injured in grenade explosion

A woman was injured after an explosion of a hand grenade last evening in Dorawaka area in Warakapola, police said

Otters AC owe Govt. Rs.354mn in rent

The Thimbirigasyaya Divisional Secretary (DS) has decided to take legal action against the Otters Aquatic Club (OAC), located on a Rs.1.2 billion block of state land in Colombo 7 to collect Rs.354 million in defaulted rent, the Daily Mirror learns

Lankans charged with killing

Two Sri Lankan men charged with the murder of an Oxford farmer have been further remanded in custody to June 5 for a scientific report to be completed

New rules for SMS news alerts

The director-general of the Media Centre for National Security (MCNS), Lakshman Hulugalle today instructed news agencies that issue news alerts over mobile phone to obtain approval before they send out news relating to national security, the security forces or the police.

Legal action against dual registered voters

The time given to voters to register only in one district to prevent dual-registration will lapse on March 20th and the Elections Commissioner will take legal action against those who ignore the reminders to do so by the department, a senior official said.

Film on Prabha's death; Army

Army Commander Jagath Jayasuriya addressing troops in Mullaitivu today said that the Army would be producing a documentary containing eye witness evidence of the final battle that took place in the Nanthikadal lagoon AUDIO

Delay due to lack of eyewitnesses; IGP

Police Chief N. K.Ilangakoon said today that the delay in solving the Kahawatte double-murder was due to lack of eyewitnesses. Addressing the media the IGP stated that the Police had to conduct investigations based on forensic evidence and this resulted in the delay in  apprehending the suspects.

Transfer not linked to attempted abduction

The Officer –In- Charge of the Kolonnawa Police station, IP S. Samaranayake has been transferred to the field Police headquarters with immediate effect. Police spokesman Ajith Rohana told the Daily Mirror that the transfer had no connection with the attempted abduction of the Chairman of the Kolonnawa during the weekend.

Mihintale Chief Prelate removed

The Chief Prelate of the MIhintale Rajamaha Vijharaya Ven. Namalweva Rathnasara Thero has been suspended by the Malwathu Chapter with immediate effect. The Chief prelate has been accused of child molestation.

"Ali Baby" surrenders

The UPFA member of the Weligapola Pradeshiya Sabha  Wasantha also known as "Ali Baby" who is a suspect in the murder of a 21 year-old youth has surrendered to the Ratnapura Police a short while ago.  Villagers are reported to have celebrated the arrest

Special child care unit of Kalubowila closed

The special child care unit of the Kalubowila hospital has been closed due to an infection in the ward, Director of the Kalubowila hospital Dr Anil Jayasinghe said

Govt. trying to create a rift within TNA; Sampanthan

Tamil National Alliance's leader R. Sampanthan said that the government has continuously tried to create a rift within the TNA

Mahela is the best captain-Akram

Former Pakistani skipper and a legendary pace bowler, Wasim Akram hailed Sri Lankan captain Mahela Jayawardene as the best captain in the world.

Girly no more

Popular yesteryear actress Girly Gunawardane (77) passed away yesterday and the funeral will be held at the Borella General Cemetery today (12) at 5.30 pm. She is the mother of popular film star Sabeetha Perera and husband of the late actor/ director Stanley Perera.