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.

India’s support for US resolution would backfire: Swamy

The Janata Party leader today said India should not join human rights groups at a UN meeting in passing a “one sided” resolution condemning Sri Lanka for alleged human rights violations during its war against the LTTE

Sajith hits out at US-resolution

The US- resolution on Sri Lanka filed at the UN Human Rights Council is a violation of the UN charter and an infringement of internal affairs of a country, UNP Deputy Leader Sajith Premadasa said yesterday

She-camel dies due to wrong diagnosis

A she-camel of the Dehiwala Zoological Gardens died on Saturday while being treated on the advice of the veterinary surgeon assuming that she had been pregnant.

US soldier kills 16 Afghan civilians

A US soldier in Afghanistan has killed at least 16 civilians and wounded five after entering their homes in Kandahar province, senior local officials say.

India take up fishermen issue in Colombo

India has asked its mission in Colombo to take up the issue of 16 fishermen being allegedly injured by the Sri Lankan Navy with the authorities in that county.

Afghan family arrested at BIA

CID sleuths at the Bandaranaike International Airport, Katunayake arrested an Afghanistan couple and their five children this morning when they were attempting to leave for Germany on fake visas, police said.

Abduction claim not true - Army

Buses of SB’s brother set on fire

Two buses belonging to Central Provincial Council Chairman Saliya Dissanayake, brother of minister S.B.Dissanayake were set on fire by unknown persons at his Madanwala residence in Haguranketa, early today,police said.

Battle of the Blues ends in draw

The 133rd Battle of the Blues cricket encounter between Royal College and S. Thomas College ended in a draw at SSC grounds a short while ago. Royal college were 22 for one wicket at the end of their second innings chasing a target of 241 set by the Thomians.

SL’s commitment needed-Akashi

Special Representative of the Japanese government for Sri Lanka Yasushi Akashi stressed the need for Sri Lanka’s commitment to the full implementation of the LLRC report.

Sicille Kotelawala in UK-Interpol

The Criminal Investigations Department has informed the Colombo High Court that Sicille Kotelawala, a respondent in the Golden Key case is currently residing in Britain.

B’desh to use Hambantota port

Lankan sentenced in Dubai

A Sri Lankan national and two others have been jailed for three months as they stole a watch worth Dhs15,000 belonging to a hotel client on Dec.10 last year, in Dubai, Gulf Today reported.

Threat to actress: Lady Doctor transferred

The Chief Medical Officer (CMO) of the Kataragama hospital has been transferred to the Middeniya Rural Hospital with immediate effect, after her husband had allegedly threatened popular Sinhala actress Sanoja Bibile.

ASP caught in the act

Bribery sleuths arrested an Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) from the Nugegoda area a short while ago at a temple in Wijerama for allegedly accepting a bribe of Rs. one million out of 1.2 million demanded from a woman in Maharagama, officials said.

Pro-Tamil outfits target SL academic

Activists of several pro-Tamil movements in Tamil Nadu disrupted an international conference held at the Manonmaniam Sundaranar University (MSU) in Madurai, India and forced the organisers to send away a Sri Lankan academic, on Thursday, Times of India reported.

Minister’s aide not being probed-Police

Police said UPFA Pradeshiya Sabha member L.H. Dharmasiri who had reportedly fled  Kahawatta with his family, after his brother was arrested in connection with the killing of a mother and daughter, was not being investigated but his statement might be recorded.

3 months leave for Duminda & Keheliya

Parliament today granted three months leave for both Minister Keheliya Rambukkwella and MP Duminda Silva owing to their health condition. 

Coordinating secy. removed - Minister

Public Administration and Home Affairs Minister W.D.J. Seneviratne said his Coordinating Secretary Lokugam Hewage Dharmasiri has been removed from his post and all powers delegated to him were withdrawn

Soldiers’ killing over personal dispute - Army

It has now been revealed that a Soldier shot himself after killing two other soldiers over a personal dispute in Chavakachcheri, Jaffna, Military Spokesman Brigadier Nihal Hapuarachchi stated 3 soldiers shot dead in Jaffna 

3 soldiers shot dead in Jaffna

Three soldiers who were providing security to the Sri Murugan Kovil in Chavakachcheri, Jaffna were found shot dead last night,  Military Spokesman Brigadier Nihal Hapuarachchi stated.

King Rajasinghe’s walking stick seized

An ornamental walking stick believed to have been used by Sri Lanka’s last King Sri Wickrema Rajasinghe, was seized by the police when a person from Menikhinna was trying to sell it for Rs. 500,000

Mahela hails team’s fighting spirit

Sri Lankan skipper Mahela Jayawardene was proud of his team even though it lost the Commonwealth Bank one-day tri-series to Australia in Adelaide

Don’t’ comment on UNHRC sessions–Ranil

UNP leader Ranil Wickremesinghe on Thursday asked his MPs to refrain from commenting on the ongoing sessions of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) or referring to them in any way at the present time

India not to act hastily on SL

India’s stand at the ongoing UN Human Rights Council meet in Geneva on the resolution against Sri Lanka over alleged war crimes would be taken based on the overall ties between the two neighbours and the sentiments in the country, External Affairs Minister S. M. Krishna said on Thursday.

Royal 53/1 at stumps, Thomians 325/9 dec.

Royal were 53 for the loss of one wicket at stumps on day one in reply to the Thomians first innings score of 325/9 at the 133rd Battle of the Blues at SSC. J. Bongso top scored for the Thomians with 97 and he was well supported by A. Wickremanayake who made 85. Royal won the toss and elected to field first

Australia wins the CB series

Australia beat Sri Lanka by 16 runs to win the Commonwealth Bank finals series 2-1, a short while ago.

India 'serious' about Jaya’s concern

The Indian Central Government had assured that the Tamil Nadu Chief Minister, J. Jayalalithaa, that it will take into account her opinion on unannounced visits by Sri Lankan VIPs to the State, saying it will take the matter 'seriously'.

Dravid to retire?

India's batting stalwart Rahul Dravid is likely to announce his retirement from Test cricket tomorrow, bringing the curtains down an illustrious career which made him the second highest run-getter in the longer format till now.