Will Russia’s Vladimir Putin really ever be arrested?

The International Criminal Court has taken the major step of issuing an arrest warrant for Vladimir Putin over the Ukraine war. But does this mean the Russian president, accused of the war crime of deporting children, is really ever likely to stand trial in The Hague?

BASL urges President to appoint IGP in a transparent manner

In a letter to President Ranil Wickremesinghe, the Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) has urged that the appointment of the Inspector General of Police be done in a transparent manner so as to establish public confidence in the appointment process.

Royal College triumph by 181 runs

Royal College emerged victorious over S. Thomas’ College by 181 runs to win the 144th Battle of the Blues and take home the Rt. Hon D.S. Senanayake Shield.

Royal 2 wickets away at Tea

Royal College were just two wickets away from victory in the 144th Battle of the Blues encounter despite resistance from the Thomian lower-middle order.

Serial killer arrested in Elpitiya: Probe reveals three women strangled

A 34-year old suspect has been arrested in Elpitiya for strangling three women to death and looting property, police said.

Thomians hold fort after lunch with Royal 4 wickets away

Royal College were four wickets away from from victory in the 144th Battle of the Blues encounter with S. Thomas’ College laying down the anchor post-lunch in their attempts to battle through the final two sessions.

Royal College dominate, four wickets from victory

Royal College put themselves within four wickets of a famous Royal-Thomian victory, when they reduced S. Thomas’ College to 84 for 6 at lunch on the third day of 144th Battle of the Blues encounter at the SSC grounds.

SL Passengers dropped at domestic arrivals at Bengaluru airport

In a significant security lapse at the Kempegowda International Airport (KIA) in Bengaluru, 30 passengers who arrived from Colombo were mistakenly dropped at the domestic arrivals gate on Friday, the NDTV reported.

Williamson, Nicholls double tons put New Zealand on top in second Test

Aggressive double centuries for Kane Williamson and Henry Nicholls powered New Zealand’s dominance in the second Test against Sri Lanka in Wellington on Saturday.

Royal College well-placed for win, S. Thomas’ 43 for 3

Royal College put themselves in a good position to reclaim the D. S. Senanayake Shield reducing S. Thomas’ College to 43 for 3 in 15 overs, in pursuit of a target of 342.

Royal declare second innings, give Thomians a 342-run target

Royal College declared their second innings on their overnight score of 168 for 4, giving S. Thomas’ College a target of 342 to chase in the 144th Battle of the Blues, at the SSC grounds.

2023’s first phase school holidays are to begins on April 5

School holidays for the first phase of the first school term for the year 2023 will start on April 5, the Education Ministry announced.

A/L GIT exam starts today

General Information Technology (GIT) Examination for four years starting from 2019 will be held today (18), the Examinations Department Commissioner General said.

’’Blood is thicker than water’’: S Jaishankar on India-Sri Lanka relations

Amid the economic crisis, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar asserted that it is natural for India to stand by Sri Lanka during its difficult time as ’’blood is thicker than water’’.

Residents complain to police over school teacher assaulting her mother-in-law

A teacher from a leading school in Kandy was taken to police custody yesterday for allegedly assaulting her mother-in-law following complaints by residents in the area, the police said.

Local marketers confident in fixing Sri Lanka’s falling brand

Sri Lanka is in dire need to correct its image in the eyes of the international community, given the negative sentiments that are still largely prevalent, as stepping up efforts in this regard is the marketing fraternity of the country.

Daughter raped by father and his friend

An individual and one of his friends who raped the former’s daughter since the age of ten were taken into custody by Karuwalagaswewa Police yesterday.

Spread of Listeria in Sri Pada: PHIs to check milk products sold at food stalls

A team of public health inspectors from Maskeliya MOH office yesterday launched a campaign to check milk products sold at food stalls on Sri Pada- Hatton route from Nallathanniya to Gangulathenna and to collect samples for laboratory tests.

International Criminal Court issues arrest warrant for Putin

The International Criminal court has today issued an arrest warrant for Russian President Vladimir Putin over his barbaric invasion of Ukraine.

Royal in command, S. Thomas’ in dire straits

Royal College continued their domination on day two of the 144th Battle of the Blues encounter against traditional rivals S. Thomas’ College as they ended in a commanding position and had the Thomians in dire straits and struggling for survival at the SSC ground.

Former MP J. Sri Ranga arrested

Former MP J. Sri Ranga was arrested today for influencing witnesses over an accident in Vavuniya in 2011, police said.

Royal take big first innings lead, 33/2 in second innings

S. Thomas’ College were bowled out for 153 in their first innings of the 144th Battle of the Blues, with Royal College carrying forward a 173-run lead.

Infant left in a train: Couple says they will be legally married for child’s well-being

The unmarried couple who had abandoned a 13-day-old infant in the toilet of the Batticaloa-bound Meenagaya express train today sought court’s permission for the care and full custody of their child after insisting that they will be legally married for the child’s well-being.

Justice Minister accuses police of false arrests

Minister of Justice Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe today alleged that some police officers have falsely arrested persons on drug-related offences.

Royal tightened grip, S. Thomas 140/6

Royal College tightened their grip on the 144th Battle of the Blues with two wickets after lunch, leaving S. Thomas’ on for 6 after 45 overs, still 186 runs adrift.

Booru Moona taken into custody in front of Court: Magistrate orders to produce in court

Ravindu Sanka alias Booru Moona has been allegedly taken into custody by persons identifying them as police in front of Awissawella Magistrate’s court when he was on his way to surrender himself to court.

PAFFREL asks if govt. ready for LG polls if economic issues resolved by some party

People’s Action for Free and Fair Elections (PAFFREL) has questioned the government whether it was ready to conduct the Local Government election if some party was ready to provide a solution to the financial constraint that the government was claiming as the main obstacle to holding the election.

Maithripala’s writ petition to be heard before a five-judge-bench on July 31

The writ petition filed by former President Maithripala Sirisena was today fixed for July 31 by the Court of Appeal. This petition is to be heard before a fuller bench comprising five judges of Court of Appeal on the next hearing date.

Royal take four wickets, S. Thomas still 231 runs behind

Royal College took a firm grip on the 144th Batlle of the Blues against S. Thomas’ College, picking up four Thomian wickets in the first session of the second day at the SSC grounds.

Ruppee further depreciates against USD: Selling rate touches Rs. 350

The Sri Lankan Rupee (LKR) continues to depreciate against the US Dollar (USD) for the fifth consecutive day since last Friday.