Tamil Nadu man in custody

A 30 year-old Indian who came from Tamil Nadu was taken into police custody at Akkaraipattu while he was engaged in trade violating immigration and emigration laws, police said

Strong winds to continue

Fairly strong winds are expected to continue over the country, particularly along the western slopes of the Central hills while several spells of showers or thundershowers will occur in the Central, Sabaragamuwa, Western and Southern provinces, the Meteorology Department said

South Africa beat Sri Lanka by 56 runs

South Africa beat Sri Lanka by 56 runs in the third one-day international at Pallekele on Friday.

Video: Promoting multi-religious harmony

IGP N. K. Illangakoon is seen talking to some Muslim ladies at a Ramazan Ifthar programme held at the auditorium of the DIG Colombo Office this evening, organized by the Police Buddhist and Religious Affairs Society, with the objective of promoting multi-religious and racial amity. Pic by Pradeep Pathirana

Harmful chemical found in four milk powder brands: Report

The Technology and Research Ministry today revealed that a harmful chemical identified as DCD (dicyandiamide) is found in four varieties of imported milk powder available in the market today.

Illegal immigrants to be settled in PNG: Australia

The Australian High Commission today announced that illegal boat arrivals from Sri Lanka would not be settled in Australia, even if they satisfied the criteria for refugee status under the United Nations Refugee convention.

Biyagama PS member remanded

UPFA Biyagama PS member Saman Weerasiri was remanded till August 2 along with five others by the Mahara Magistrate over an assault.

Chief Security Advisor to UN HR in SL

Chief Security Advisor to the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Abraham Mathai is currently on a visit in Sri Lanka.

Hotel Show 2013

South Asia’s largest hospitality exhibition, “Hotel Show 2013” which showcases hotel supplies and services began today at the BMICH. It will end on Sunday. Pix by Kithsiri De Mel

Stranded Australia-bound Lankans brought ashore

Sri Lanka Navy’s Offshore Patrol Vessel Samudura brought all the 73 stranded Sri Lankans ashore safely today

Dayasiri was paid to cross over: Daya Gamage

Eastern provincial councillor and United National Party (UNP) national organizer Daya Gamage today challenged former UNP MP Dayasiri Jayasekara to an open debate, at which he said he would prove the allegations made against Mr. Jayasekara

‘No fire zone’ screened in Malaysia

The controversial Channel-4 documentary ‘No Fire Zone’, which was earlier stopped screening by the Malaysian Home Ministry in Kuala Lumpur, was screened in Kuala Lumpur on Thursday night, Free Malaysia Today reported

Mathews back- SA to bat first

South Africa won the toss and elected to bat first in the third One Day International against Sri Lanka at the Pallekele Internatioanl Stadium

Presidential commission to probe disappearances

President Mahinda Rajapaksa has directed Secretary to the President Lalith Weeratunga to appoint a commission to look into the incidents of disappearances that have taken place during the 30-year conflict

Sanjeewa Bandara released

Inter University Students Federation (IUSF) convener Sanjeewa Bandara was granted bail this morning by the Gangodawila Magistrate court.

Mother and son killed in accident

A mother and her son were killed in an accident which occurred at Kalugaga Goma junction in Laggala early this morning, police said  Pictures

Electricity supply to Colombo 11, 12 & 13 disrupted

The electricity supply to Colombo 11, 12 and 13 has been disrupted due to a technical fault, the CEB Emergency Unit said

Maurice Dahanayake dies

Veteran film actor and singer Maurice Dahanayake passed away this morning at the age of 81, family sources said

I will lead Kurunegala UPFA list: Former CM

Former North-Western Province Chief Minister Atula Wijesinghe said on Thursday the UPFA had not proposed the name of the Chief Ministerial candidate for the upcoming provincial council elections and that he would be leading the team of Kurunegala district UPFA candidates.

Arugam Bay Surf Classic gets underway

The 3rd Arugam Bay Surf Classic got underway on the shores of Arugam Bay today. This event was organised by Arugam Bay Beachwear in association with the Arugam Bay Surf Club. Pix by Kushan Pathiraja

Video: NCAPCS urges PSC to reveal stance prior to NPC polls

The National Collective Against the Provincial Councils System (NCAPCS) today said the decision of the Parliamentary Select Committee (PSC) appointed to look into the 13th Amendment should be revealed before the upcoming Northern Provincial Council elections???

Video: Saluting the heroes

Gallantry Awards were presented to soldiers of Sri Lanka Army at a ceremony held at the Panagoda army camp today. The Chief Guest of the ceremony was Army Commander Gen. Jagath Jayasuriya who presented awards to soldiers disabled during the war and families of soldiers who died during the 30 year long conflict. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

Controversial ex-PC member re-remanded

Former Provincial Councilor Ananda Sarath Kumara who is alleged to have made a teacher kneel before him, was re- remanded by the Puttalam Magistrate till August 8, for violating bail conditions.PICTURES

CA issues notice on Ranil and UNP WC

The Court of Appeal issued notice on UNP leader Ranil Wickremesinghe and the Working Committee following a petition filed by two Provincial Council members Maithree Gunarathne and Shiral Lakthilake

The beauty of the ‘wild’ in Kumana

There is a remarkable increase in local and foreign tourist arrivals in the Kumana National Park after it was reopened after the war. The museum located in the park is also opened for visitors. Kumana is a bird sanctuary and had been closed for years because of the war. Pix by Wasantha Chandrapala

Man attempts to walk semi-naked after Dayasiri cross-over

A man who lost a bet to the effect that UNP MP Dayasiri Jayasekara would not cross over, was detained by the Deraniyagala Police after he attempted to walk semi-naked (in his underwear) through the Deraniyagala town

MR sends condolence to Xi Jinping

President Mahinda Rajapaksa has sent a message of condolence to Chinese President Xi Jinping following the earthquake that struck in the Gansu Province in northwestern China on Monday, Presidential Spokesman and International Media Unit said

No change in Centre's stand on SL Tamil's issue: PM tells Jaya

Holding that there was no change in India's stand on the issue of reconciliation and devolution of political powers to ethnic Tamils in Sri Lanka, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has informed Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa that New Delhi will work towards ensuring that Tamils are "masters of their own destiny within framework of a united Sri Lanka."

Cairn negotiating terms with govt for discovered gas

Cairn Sri Lanka, the Sri Lankan exploration subsidiary of Cairn India, said it is currently engaged in discussions with the Sri Lankan government regarding the commercial terms and pricing of the gas discovered in the block awarded to them.

Hingurakgoda UPFA PS member killed

Hingurakgoda UPFA Pradeshiya Sabha (PS) member R. B. Rathnayake who was earlier a Samurdhi officer, was killed last night following an accident in which his vehicle toppled off a culvert in Minneriya, police said