E-train from Veyangoda to Panadura

Cabinet has approved the construction of an electric train service between Veyangoda and Panadura, Internal Transport Minister Ranjith Maddumabandara today said.

I’m innocent: Udayanthi

Popular tele drama actress, Udayanthi Kulatunga who is alleged to have had financial dealings with drug king pin Wele Suda, said today that she was innocent and she did not know who Wele Suda was.

Contradictory reports on Matale mass grave site

The report of the Analytic Archaeological Laboratory in Florida in USA on Matale mass grave site was not acceptable and that it contradicted the earlier reports of Prof. Raj Somaduwa and the former JMO of the Matale Hospital, Attorney-at-Law Sunil Watawala informed the Matale Magistrate today.

Thirty-three hospitalized due to food poisoning

Thirty-three employees of a garment factory in the Katunayake Investment Promotion Zone (KEPZ) were admitted to the Minuwangoda Hospital today due to suspected food poisoning.

Ravi fixes date for debate

Finance Minister Ravi Karunanayake said today he was ready to take part in a debate on Tuesday over the economic policies adopted by the previous regime even with a representative of former president Mahinda Rajapaksa if he was reluctant to participate in the debate.

US encounters visa delays

The US Embassy said today the State Department’s Consular Affairs Bureau was experiencing some technical snags with its visa system and as such has requested visa applicants to monitor the website, http://srilanka.usembassy.gov/ or the US Embassy Facebook page for updates.  

Indian HC calls on Ruwan

Video: LGDC report handed over

Video: Commotion at Kaduwela MC

With the eruption of heated arguments among the ruling and Opposition members of the  Kaduwela Municipal Council, the sessions were adjourned restricting the day's session to just five minutes today.

Video: No bus fare hike this year - Minister

Internal Transport Minister Ranjith Maddumabandara said today the bus operators had agreed not to increase the annual bus fares in July as laid down in the National Bus Fare Policy.

UNP to go it alone at general election

The United National Party (UNP), the main constituent of the government has decided to contest the upcoming general election under its own steam, Plantation Minister Lakshman Kiriella said.

Video: SL to dilute dependence on China-Mangala

Foreign Minister Mangala Samaraweera on Thursday said that the country will review its China-dependent foreign policy and boost ties with other nations.

DIGs of FCID, CID promoted

Two Police DIGs (Deputy Inspector General) have been promoted to the rank of Senior Deputy Inspector General as per a Cabinet decision to fill the vacancies in the Department, Police announced today.

Exposure to toxic gas kills four

Four persons including a woman were killed after they fell into a cesspit and were exposed to a poisonous gas in Parape, Rambukkana, the Police said.

Time to get some rest: Mahanayake to Gota

While praising former Defence Secretary Gotabaya Rajapaksa for the services he had rendered to the country, the Mahanayake of the Asgiriya Chapter, the Most Ven. Galagama Sri Aththadassi Thera, on Wednesday, expressed his satisfaction at the former's decision not to enter politics.

Duminda instilling fear: Hirunika

UPFA Western Provincial Councillor Hirunika Premachandra yesterday charged that MP Duminda Silva was indirectly coercing witnesses from coming forth to give evidence by making latent threats.

FCID to probe Manilal Fernando’s bank accounts

The Financial Crime Investigation Division (FCID) has obtained a court order from Colombo Chief Magistrate Gihan Pilapitiya to investigate the accounts of four private banks in Colombo over the alleged fraudulent dealings of Football Federation of Sri Lanka (FFSL) former Chairman of the Management Committee Manilal Fernando and Chief Executive Officer Chrishantha Perera committed during 2006 to 2014.

Case against Rajitha's son: Court focus on Probation Officer's conduct

Colombo Chief Magistrate Gihan Pilapitiya issued an order on the Western Province Probation and Child Care Commissioner to inquire on the alleged bias behaviour of the probation officer investigating the case involving Dinitha Aloka Ranasinghe who was allegedly abducted by Minister Dr. Rajitha Senaratne‘s son.

JVP calls for dissolution of house

Maithri rejects concessions to MR at polls: Rajitha

President Maithripala Sirisena has flatly rejected to grant any concession to former President Mahinda Rajapaksa at the forthcoming election campaign, Cabinet spokesman and Minister Dr. Rajitha Senaratne said today.

Former Dambulla mayor arrested

Former Mayor of Dambulla Municipal Council Jaliya Opatha was arrested today for allegedly mining and selling gravel worth over Rs. 1.3 million from a state land.

Video: Mahendran will face jail term if found guilty

The present regime which practices good governance will not hesitate to send Central Bank Governor Arjuna Mahendran to jail if he is found guilty of the controversial bond issue, Deputy Minister Ranjan Ramanayake said today.

Video: Divisional secretaries meet PM

Traffic in Maradana

Heavy traffic was reported at Technical Junction in Maradana due to a protest by the Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) urging the government to deliver the promises given during the presidential election campaign.

CCD director, two sergeants sentenced

The Colombo Crime Division (CCD) Director of  and two Police sergeants were sentenced for eight years by Panadura High Court today over a death of a 16-year-old boy at Horana in 1990.

Video: Form interim UPFA govt. with Chamal as PM - Prof. Vitharana

The leftist parties had requested President Maithripala Sirisena to set up an interim UPFA government before the general elections and appoint Chamal Rajapaksa as the Prime Minister to ensure stability in the country and to fulfill political reforms, Lanka Sama Samaja Party (LSSP) leader Tissa Vitharana said today.

Video: Cabinet to reconsider Port City project

The Cabinet had decided to reconsider the recommencement of the Colombo Port Coty Project following a complete Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) report, Cabinet Spokesman Minister Rajitha Senaratne said.

Turbulence on SriLankan flight;5 crew members injured

At least five crew members were injured this morning when a SriLankan flight, flying from Paris to Colombo encountered severe turbulence, a spokesman for the airline said.

Govt. to repay 41% of Golden Key depositors’ money - AG

The Attorney General today informed the Supreme Court that the Cabinet has taken a decision to repay 41% of Golden Key depositors’ money.

SF’s writ application dismissed

The Court of Appeal today dismissed a Writ Petition filed by Field Marshal Sarath Fonseka seeking an order directing the Secretary General of Parliament to appoint him as a Member of Parliament after removing MP Jayantha Ketagoda.