New electoral system to elect members to local govt. bodies

The government has completed the ground work for the introduction of a new electoral system to elect members to local government bodies, Deputy Minister Indika Bandaranayake said in Parliament today

Economically backward persons choose to be in prison: DM

Prime Minister D.M. Jayaratne said today that some economically backward persons had chosen themselves to be prisoners because of good meals served to them inside prisons

73 killed in Kolkata hospital fire

The death toll at the Amri (Dhakuria) Hospital has risen to 73. The multi-storeyed private hospital, turned into a towering inferno in the wee hours of the morning. VIDEO

Admit mistakes and correct yourself, Chamal tells Ravi

Speaker Chamal Rajapaksa today advised UNP MP Ravi Karunanayake to admit his mistakes and correct himself accordingly

10.5 tonnes of narcotics seized in Punjab

The Anti Narcotics Force Punjab claimed to have seized 10.5 tonnes of narcotics worth Rs.500 million during one week. “Narcotics cannot be controlled by only the law enforcement agencies,” ANF Commander Brig Shaid Afzal said

Qatar keen to invest in SL

Qatar investors have shown keen interest in participating in Sri Lanka's on going development activities, Qatar Prime Minister Sheikh Hamad Bin Jassim Bin Jaber Al-Thani said

Six tanks to be sacrificed for 1,435-acre project

Speaker Chamal Rajapaksa yesterday asked Sports Minister Mahindananda Aluthgamage to be more sensitive to the needs of farmers who would be affected by a government plan to set up a 1,435-acre sports village with the filling up of six tanks in Suriyawewa

Why wasn't the chief opposition whip present in parliament?: Sujeewa

 UNP Colombo District parliamentarian Sujeewa Senasinghe speaking to Daily Mirror online  stated that the lack of UNP MPs today to speak in parliament was due to a clear lack of organisation and handing of responsibilities within the party

Sehwag breaks Tendulkar’s record

Virender Sehwag broke Sachin Tendulkar’s record (200 n.o.) that of, the highest individual score in a One Day International, in the fourth ODI against the West Indies, a short while ago

Teenager arrested in connection with murder of Lankan shop worker

A teenager has been arrested on suspicion of murder over the death of a shop assistant on Merseyside

Bus plunges down slope - 2 dead, 26 injured

Two persons were killed and 26 passengers were injured when a CTB bus plunged down a 200 metre slope in the Udupussellawa area this morning, the police said

Parliament sessions end early

Parliamentary proceedings came to an abrupt end at 2.35pm today because some UNP MPs listed to speak during the committee stage debate on the Petroleum Ministry were absent UPDATE

Traffic jam in Town Hall

A traffic jam has been reported in the Town Hall area as a large number of University student are seen marching towards Ward Place on Dharmapala Mawatha VIDEO

A/L results delayed

The release of the GCE A/L results are expected to be further delayed as the Examinations Department is still to finalise the Z-score formula on the marks obtained by candidates, an examination department spokesman said today.

Man commits suicide after shooting three persons

A man committed suicide after he allegedly shot and killed three persons in Kotawehera Mankada, Udawalawe last night. Another person has been hospitalized, sources say.

Tilak to assume duties today

Former Member of Parliament and entrepreneur Dr. Tilak Karunaratne has been appointed as the Chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and he is expected to assume duties today, Daily Mirror online learns

COPE to summon ministry secretaries

The parliamentary Committee on Public Enterprises (COPE) will summon ministry secretaries including presidential secretary Lalith Weeratunga and treasury secretary P.B. Jayasundara to discuss its recommendations to minimise losses by introducing better management practices at state institutions

Court revokes travel ban on Dilantha Malagamuwa

A Colombo Court yesterday revoked travel restrictions imposed on well-known Sri Lankan racing driver Dilantha Malagamuwa after his counsel’s assurance to court that Mr. Malagamuwa would appear in court on December 14. Mr. Malagamuwa is currently living in Malaysia

Warrant to arrest KP’s aide

The High Court on Tuesday (6) issued a warrant for the arrest of LTTE Leader Kumaran Padmanthan’s (KP) aide Ananda Rajah alias Aiya for allegedly collecting funds and for funding the LTTE movement

Some companies mix bleach with stale milk: Minister

Some private companies are known to use stale milk mixed with hydrogen peroxide in their products despite health risks for consumers, Deputy Livestock Development Minister H.R. Mithrapala told parliament today

Indicted on charges of giving info to LTTE

An army lieutenant attached to the Ratmalana Army Transit Camp was indicted in the Colombo High Court on charges of having provided defence secrets to the LTTE and thus help carry out its attacks

Key decisions in ten days: UNP

The UNP said today that it would hold a working committee meeting in ten days time to decide on how the new committee members will be appointed and other formalities concerning the posts in the party

Selected Lankan businesses to get faster UK visas

The British High Commission (BHC) today launched a new fast track visa pilot scheme for selected Sri Lanka companies doing regular business with the United Kingdom

Elephant pays a surprise visit

A wild elephant entered the premises of the Deliwala School in Walapane today which created a tense situation in the area

Three Indians arrested for selling textiles with tourist visas

Three Indian nationals on tourist visas were taken into custody while they were engaged in selling textiles in Kalawanchikudi and Ampara

Traffic jam in Town Hall

A traffic jam has been reported in the Town Hall area due to a protest by students of the University of Sri Jayawardenapura, in front of University Grants Commission. The protest is blocking Ward Place, sources from the police said.

DM calls for ban on wheat flour and fruit imports

Prime Minister D. M. Jayaratne today called for the total ban of wheat flour imports so that people could shift towards consuming rice flour.

Arrested for removing iron blocks off sunken ships

Eight persons engaged in removing iron blocks off sunken ships in the sea surrounding the Galle Harbour have been arrested by the Galle Harbour Police, with the assistance of the officials of the Galle Navy Camp

Thunder showers and strong winds to prevail

Shower and thunder showers will prevail in a few places in the North, Eastern and Southeastern coastal areas of the country.

Students released on bail

Six members of a student union of the Rajarata University who were taken into custody for allegedly stabbing the former Vice President of the student union of the Social Sciences and Humanities Faculty were  produced before the Anuradhapura Chief Magistrate and Additional District Judge Darshika Wimalasiri.