Paada Yathrawa prevented from entering Mawanella town

The Jana Satana Paada Yathrawa organised by the Joint Opposition was prevented from entering into Mawanella town by the police officers near the Ganethenna area this evening as the procession was ordered not to enter the city limits.

Will seek more help from India to develop health sector: PM

Sri Lanka will seek more Indian assistance to develop its health sector including the indigenous medicine sector, Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe said today.

Paada Yathra moves to Kadugannawa amid severe traffic congestion

The ‘Jana Satana Paada Yathrawa’ organised by the joint opposition is currently moving through Kadugannawa, causing severe traffic congestion along the Colombo- Kandy main road.

Mendis 150 puts Sri Lanka on top

Kusal Mendis' maiden test hundred pulled Sri Lanka out of trouble as they reached 253 for five at tea on the third day of the first test against Australia.

FCID names Namal, five others over Hello Corp transaction

The FCID-on a directive of Attorney General had today named Namal Rajapaksa and five others as suspects over purchasing shares of Hello Corp. using ill-gotten funds of Gowers Corporation, which is headed by Mr. Rajapaksa.

‘Paada Yathra’ commences

The ‘Paada Yathra’, organized by the Joint Opposition, commenced at the Peradeniya junction-just outside the Kandy city limit-a short while ago after performing religious activities by the Joint Opposition MPs led by former President Mahinda Rajapaksa at the Getambe Raja Maha Viharaya.

New UK visit visa application form launched in SL

As part of a global rollout, a new visa application form, Access UK, has launched in Sri Lanka for customers applying for a UK visit visa, the British High Commission in Colombo announced.

Moratuwa Uni team pitches ‘Amplus’ at Imagine Cup finals

BitMasters, the Moratuwa University Engineering Faculty team, who is currently in Redmond, US, made an impressive pitch at the world finals of this year’s Imagine Cup, the premier student technology competition organized by the tech giant, Microsoft.

America will finally catch up with 1960 Sri Lanka: Stephen Colbert

Hillary Clinton could be the first female president and America will finally catch up with 1960 Sri Lanka, said “Late Show” host Stephen Colbert.

India approves $318mn loan for SL railways

India has approved a $318 million loan for Sri Lanka Railways to upgrade its communications system and rolling stock in the Tamil-dominated north

Port City Project- Two more hectares in lieu of losses incurred

The Government is reported to have proposed the allocation of two more hectares of land to the Port City Project to off-set loss of US$143 million caused by the suspension of work after the new government assumed office.

SLFPers taking part in today's Pada Yatra are traitors: CM

Members of the SLFP who participate in the Pada Yatra today will be considered to be traitors, Southern Province Chief Minister Shan Wijayalal De Silva said yesterday.

Pada Yathra to begin from Galaha Junction

The Joint Opposition said today that they would commence their scheduled Pada Yathra from Galaha Junction tomorrow morning while respecting the court order not to conduct the protest march within the Kandy city limits.

Six former army corporals acquitted

The former army corporals, who were charged with killing 24 Tamil civilians in Kumarapuram in the Trincomalee District in 1996, were acquitted by the Anurdhapura High Court today.

Tissa Attanayake’s forged document case - Court sends reminder to AG

Colombo Fort Magistrate Lanka Jayaratne today directed that a reminder be sent to the Attorney General’s Department to expedite proceedings in the forged document case filed against former United National Party (UNP) General Secretary Tissa Attanayake.

Lasantha's killing: Suspect identified by driver

The suspect taken into custody in connection with killing of Sunday Leader Chief Editor Lasantha Wickramathunga has been identified by the man who was driving Mr.Wickramatunga's vehicle at the time he was killed.

One week in jail for nude Aussie

An Australian, arrested on charges of running naked on Pallekele International Cricket Stadium Turf during the rain delay on the opening day of the first test match between Australia and Sri Lanka, was sentenced to one week's simple imprisonment and a fine of Rs.3,000 imposed by the Kandy Magistrate today.

Man walks away with island resort in $49 raffle

An Australian man has won the raffle of a lifetime, taking home an entire Pacific island resort for the price of a $49 ticket.

Canadian FM arrives in Sri Lanka

Canadian Foreign Minister Stéphane Dion arrived at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) today on a two-day official visit. He is being accompanied by an eight-member delegation.

Russian Naval Ship ‘Igor Belousov’ arrives

A Russian search and rescue vessel, Igor Belousov arrived today at the Colombo Port upon a goodwill visit.

Boat service from Colombo Rowing Club to National Hospital

A new boat service will be launched soon near the Colombo Rowing Club and the National Hospital, providing a new mode of transport for people to get to the hospital, Minister of Megapolis Patali Champika Ranawaka said today.

Man arrested with 4000 packets of heroin

A man was arrested with 4000 packets of heroin in Athurugiriya Town this morning on information received by the Mirihana Special Crime Investigation unit, police said.

JO ordered to start its protest march outside Kandy Town

The Kandy Magistrate today ordered the Joint Opposition to conduct their protest march outside the Kandy Town.

Murali inducted into the ICC Cricket Hall of Fame

Record-breaking off-spinner Muralidaran will become the first Sri Lankan player to be inducted in ICC Hall of Fame.

Muzammil re-remanded till Aug.10

National Freedom Front (NFF) spokesman Mohammed Muzammil was today further remanded till August 10 on charges of misappropriating Rs.6.1 million by misusing a vehicle attached to the Presidential Secretariat.

Vigneswaran claims rights to Moragahakanda project

Northern Province Chief Minister C.V. Vigneswaran yesterday claimed rights to the Moragahakanda project as it supplied water to the Northern Province.

Lankan migrants in UAE forced to work as slaves

Some 100 migrants from Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, and Sri Lanka are stranded in Abu Dhabi after their employer refused to renew their work permits, Reuters reports.

Foreign judges- My decision will prevail: MS

Amid different shades of opinion being expressed on the involvement of foreign judges in the proposed judicial mechanism to inquire into allegations of human rights and accountability issues, President Maithripala Sirisena is reported to have said his decision would prevail at the end.

Woman bites molester's lip

A part of the lower lip of a man had been bitten off when he allegedly tried to sexually abuse his 65-year old mother- in -law, Kirindiwela Police said.

SLC funds used to set up questionable institution: COPE

Parliamentary Committee on Public Enterprises (COPE) Chairman Sunil Handunnetti said an institution has been set up under the name Sri Lanka Cricket Aid Guarantee Company Limited with a capital of Rs.15 million belonging to Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC).