10 billion allocated for development projects in the north

The Economic Development Ministry has allocated Rs.10 billion for various development projects to be carried out in the north this year, officials said yesterday.

Trade unions out to de-stabilise country: Weerawansa

Some trade unions that are funded by the Western Countries are out to de-stabilise the country by their strike action, Minister of Housing and Common Amenities Wimal Weerawansa charged yesterday.

JJ off to India on study tour

The main opposition UNP is to study how India is conducting its private medical colleges in order to come up with a specific stand on the issue.

Lankan woman goes missing in Gloucester

A Gloucester man arrested on suspicion of murder by police investigating the disappearance of a woman has been released without being charged.

Two SriLankan Airlines flights delayed

Two SriLankan Airlines flights to and from Heathrow Airport were delayed due to adverse weather conditions prevailing in London, airline sources said today.

Yuvraj treated for cancer in US

Yuvraj Singh, who played a stellar role in India’s ODI World Cup triumph last year, has been diagnosed with cancer and is undergoing chemotherapy in the United States.

Arrested for cheating Rs.2.6 mn

Police arrested a person who mortgaged fake jewellery to the sum of Rs.2.8 million to a bank in Ampara.

SL may drop dollar to meet Iran oil sanctions

Sri Lanka may avoid a costly squeeze by the United States sanctions on Iranian crude by purchasing it in a currency other than dollars, following India's lead, officials said on Sunday.

A minor employee arrested

A minor employee of the Sevanagala Hospital was taken into custody on suspicion for poisoning the storage tank of the Medical Officer in-charge, Dr. Chaminda Vitharana’s official quarters.  He said he did so at the instigation of another doctor.

SL looks to revive Tuticorin ferry service

Sri Lanka is looking for a new operator to revive the much talked about ferry service between Colombo and Tuticorin that had hit a snag due to economic and legal problems after a few months of operation last year.

Hirunika to join politics

Hirunika, the daughter of late Bharatha Lakshman Premachandra has announced she will join active politics from the Sri Lanka Mahajana Party

Traffic Plan for ‘Navam Perahera’

A special traffic plan will be implemented for the Annual Navam Perahera of the Hunupitiya Gangaramaya Temple that will be held tomorrow and on Tuesday, the police said.

Crowds throng for Deyata Kirula

Anuradhapura was a sea of heads with large numbers of people gathering at the Oyamaduwa village in Thanthirimale to witness the Deyata Kirula mega exhibition.

Lankans suspected in ATM robberies

JAKARTA: Police say they have arrested two Sri Lankans who are suspected of stealing hundreds of millions of rupiah using fake ATM cards.

Interim report on prison riots released

The Interim report inquiring into the recent riots at the remand prison in Welikada was handed over today to the Minister of Prison Eeform and Rehabilitation, Chandrasiri Gajadeera. A committee was appointed by the Minister to inquire into the reasons behind the riots which took place on January 17 this year injuring 30 inmates and damaging the record room. The total damage of the destruction has been estimated to be close to Rs.10 million

Independence Day message from Pakistan PM

The following is a message sent for Independence Day from the Prime Minister of Pakistan, Syed Yusuf Raza Gilani

Deyata Kirula to open today

The national state exhibition 'Deyata Kirula' will be declared open by President Mahinda Rajapaksa at 5.30pm today. The exhibition is to be held at a 600 acre site in Oyamaduwa in Anuradhapura and is the largest exhibition to be held since the inception of the series

1,450 inmates released

1,450 inmates were released today in lieu of Independance Day. The prisoners were released on a special pardon by President Mahinda Rajapaksa. The released inmates were convicted for petty offences, and those who were imprisoned due to non payment of fines. Inmates over 70 years of age were also among those who were released today Pictures

Mahela fetches a million dollars

Current Sri Lankan cricket captain Mahela Jayawardena was bought for US$1.5 million at the IPL auction this morning. Jayawardena was bought by the Delhi based franchise the 'Delhi Daredevils'

MK Stalin coronation on hold, again

The general council of the DMK which met here on Friday adopted 24 resolutions condemning the Jayalalithaa government for its anti-people policies and the Union government for its indifference towards the attack on Tamil fishermen by the Sri Lankan navy.

PSC is best place to solve problem: MR

The President today reiterated his commitment to the proposed Parliament Select Committee in order to discuss the national issue

Committed to implement LLRC recommendations

The President addressing the nation in Anuradhapura said that the government is committed to implement the recommendation of the LLRC report

We are self sufficient: MR

The President said that the country, today, is not only self sufficient but in a position to export food to the rest of the world

We are committed to free education

President Mahinda Rajapaksa addressing the nation a short while ago said that his government is committed to free education and a free health care system

More prosperity in past 3 yrs: MR

"The country has seen more prosperity within the past three years than what the country witnessed during the 50 years that preceded it

Commotion at Beruwala UNP meeting

Pandemonium reigned at the United National Party (UNP) Beruwala Balamandala meeting yesterday when several people staged a demonstration against party leader Ranil Wickremesinghe and tried to stop him from entering the venue

Mother and daughter brutally murdered

The body of a brutally murdered 17 year old schoolgirl and the body of her mother, were recovered from a rubber estate at Opatha in Kahawatta on Thursday (02)

Businessman remanded for misappropriation of Rs.191,056 million at LECO

 A businessman who had allegedly misappropriated Rs.191,056 million of public funds at Lanka Electricity Company (Private) Limited (LECO) was remanded till February 15 by the Colombo Magistrate Court yesterday

Trishaw driver acquitted for attempted murder

The Colombo High Court acquitted a trishaw driver who was accused of attempting to kill a victim by stabbing him with a knife

Opposition CMC members will turn red: Muzammil

The Mayor of Colombo A. J. M. Muzammil yesterday said the opposition members of the Colombo Municipal Council (CMC) would turn red when they read his action plan for the year 2012 as they prevented him from presenting it by obtaining an enjoining order from courts to prevent him from convening a special council meeting