Harini receives death threats via email: Minister

An investigation has already begun over a death threat on Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya via gmail, Minister of Public Security Ananda Wijepala told Parliament today.

Intelligence services reveal SLPP, UNP, SJB politicians maintain direct links with underworld: Minister

Public Security Minister Ananda Wijepala said intelligence services have uncovered direct political links with underworld activities and the names of such politicians will be presented in Parliament after police investigations.

School bus driver arrested for drunk driving with children onboard

The Katupotha Police arrested the driver of a ‘Sisuseriya’ school bus for driving under the influence of alcohol while transporting a group of children.

Code of Criminal Procedure Amendment in accordance with Constitution: SC informs Speaker

The Supreme Court has held that the Code of Criminal Procedure Bill is accordance with the Constitution, Speaker Jagath Wickramaratne informed Parliament today.

Sri Lanka battles gun violence, road accidents, drug trafficking

Sri Lanka is witnessing a troubling spike in both gun violence and road fatalities, with over 1,000 deaths on the roads and dozens killed in 46 shooting incidents so far this year.

World Test Championship Final: All You Need to Know

The Ultimate Test nears closer as the two best teams, South Africa and Australia, do battle for the World Test Championship mace from 11 June.

Another foreign loan project gathering dust in SL

The Oluvil Port, another loan project implemented in the Eastern Province of Sri Lanka, has now turned out to be another white elephant remaining idle for a dozen years, and the current government is now at a loss to determine ways to make it economically viable somehow, the Daily Mirror learns.

CSE opens week on positive note driven by Investor optimism

The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) commenced the week on a positive note, extending its upward momentum amid sustained investor confidence. The market surge was primarily driven by the continued optimism among investors, supported by a gradual easing of global uncertainties.

India is not a dharamshala to entertain refugees: India’s SC tells Sri Lankan man

India is not a dharamshala (free shelter) that can entertain refugees from all over the world, the Indian Supreme Court said today, refusing a Sri Lankan national’s plea for refuge.

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Will reveal those behind plot against Deshabandu: Counsel

Sanjeewa Weerawickrama, counsel for IGP Deshabandu Tennakoon, informed the committee of inquiry probing the charges against his client that he would reveal who is behind the exercise against him.

Over 12,000 tri-forces personnel promoted in line with War Heroes Commemoration Day

Promotions have been granted to 217 officers and 12,217 other ranks across the tri-forces in recognition of the 16th National War Heroes Commemoration Day with the approval of Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces President Anura Kumara Dissanayake.

Underage siblings suffer grave sexual abuse

A ten-year-old boy and his eight-year-old sister in the Kosgoda Police area have been subject to grave sexual abuse by three men.

41 weapons seized over 46 shootings this year: Police

Some 41 weapons including 14 T-56 rifles have been taken into police custody so far this year in connection with 46 shootings incidents reported in the country for the last five months, Police Spokesman SSP Buddhika Manatunga said today.

Racism raising its ugly head again in North, South for the sake of power: President

Racism has begun to raise its ugly head again in the North and the South for the sake of power, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake said today.

80th CISM General Assembly kicks off

President attends War Heroes Commemoration

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake is attending the 16th National War Heroes Commemoration Ceremony which is being held at the Battaramulla War Memorial.

Thalangama wetlands saved from elevated highway project

The authorities representing the Road Development Authority (RDA) today informed the Court of Appeal that the proposed four-lane elevated highway will not be constructed through the Thalangama Wetlands.

Over 100mm rainfall expected over next few days

Rainfall exceeding 100 mm is likely in several parts of the country as the South-West monsoon conditions gradually establish over Sri Lanka, the Department of Meteorology forecast today.

Justice delayed, justice denied

Milan Jayatilleke granted bail

Gampaha District Chief Organiser of the Mawbima Janata Party, Milan Jayatilleke, who was arrested today by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption, was released on bail of Rs. 1 million by Colombo Chief Magistrate Thanuja Lakmali.

Shots fired at shop in Dehiwala

Two unidentified men on a motorcycle opened fire at a shop in the Nedimala area of Dehiwala, Police said.

President with war veterans

Mahindananda remanded

Former Minister of Agriculture Mahindananda Aluthgamage was remanded till May 26 by Colombo Chief Magistrate Thanuja Lakmali over allegations of causing a loss of over Rs. 13 million to the government by importing a shipment of organic fertilizer contaminated with harmful bacteria and pathogens.

Milan Jayatilleke arrested

Gampaha District Chief Organiser of the Mawbima Janata Party Milan Jayatilleke has been arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC).

Police arrest gunman who chased, killed youth in Mt. Lavinia

The Mount Lavinia Divisional Crime Investigation Bureau has arrested the gunman involved in the recent fatal shooting in Mount Lavinia.

UNP, SJB agree on administering local bodies together with other Opposition parties

The United National Party (UNP) and the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) have reached an agreement to work together and administer local bodies in which the Opposition commands a majority.

Mahindananda appears before court

Former Agriculture Minister Mahindananda Aluthgamage appeared before the Colombo Magistrate’s Court this morning, following the issuance of a warrant for his arrest.

Romania’s pro-EU candidate beats hard-right rival to win presidential election

Romania’s pro-European Union presidential candidate Nicușor Dan won the country’s presidential election Sunday, defeating his ultranationalist rival.

Chamara Sampath granted bail

Badulla District Parliamentarian Chamara Sampath Dassanayake has been released on bail by the Badulla Magistrate’s Court in connection with a case filed by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) over the alleged misuse of state funds.