Exams Timetable for 2016

The timetable for key examinations to be held during 2016 was announced by the Examinations Department today.

GMOA refuses to teach SAITM students

The Government Medical Officers Association (GMOA) today vowed to abstain from teaching medical students of unapproved medical colleges such as the South Asian Institute of Technology and Medicine (SAITM) who come to State hospitals for clinical training.

62 gold bars smuggled from SL seized in India

Gold bars valued at Rs 2.21 crore, smuggled into India from Sri Lanka, were today seized from a car by Directorate of Revenue Intelligence officials at a toll gate on a national highway in Tamil Nadu, the PTI reported.

No cash grant for 3rd child of police personnel

The Police Department has informed police personnel not to request the cash grant for their third child anymore because the funding for such a cash grant has not been allocated by the 2016 Budget.

Nishantha Wickramasinghe summoned by PRECIFAC

SriLankan airlines’ former chairman Nishantha Wickramasinghe and its Chief Executive Officer Kapila Chandrasena have been asked to report to the PRECIFAC on Tuesday.

Body of beheaded motorcyclist found in Middeniya

The beheaded body of a 30-year-old motorcyclist was found at Kariyamadiththa in Middeniya this morning while the body of a 48-year-old man was found hanging some 500 meters away, Police said.

Gota at PRECIFAC again

Former defense secretary Gotabhaya Rajapaksa arrived at the PRECIFAC this morning to give a statement over the Rakna Arakshaka Lanka controversy.

Kumar Gunaratnam further remanded

Senior member of Frontline Socialist Party (FSP) Kumar Gunaratnam was further remanded till February 05, by the Kegalle Magistrate’s Court today.

Int’l community needn’t worry about matters of state interest: MS

President Maithripala Sirisena has said the international community need not worry about matters of state interest and the investigation into war crime charges should be internal and indigenous, without violating the laws of the country.

Late Kala Keerthi Eileen’s funeral on Sunday

The funeral of late Kala Keerthi Eileen Siriwardhana will be held at the Borella cemetery at 11 a.m. on Sunday. The renowned writer and educationist, Ms. Siriwardhana passed away at the age of 87 at her residence on Wednesday.

Somawansa to join joint opposition?

Former JVP leader Somawansa Amarasinghe is to join hands with the joint opposition led by MP Dinesh Gunawardane to engage in future politics, it is learnt.

PRECIFAC summons Shiranthi

Former first lady Shiranthi Rajapaksa is to appear before PRECIFAC on January 25, sources said.

Govt. should bear responsibility over kidney transplant issue: GMOA

The Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) said yesterday that the government should bear the responsibility of any irregularity taken place in the complex process of kidney transplantation.

Mega City Structure plan launch on Jan.29

The consensual government’s US 30 billion ‘Mega-City Structure Plan’ that will transform Sri Lanka into a higher income Smart City or the Center of Excellence in Asia by 2030 will be unveiled on Friday, January 29 at the Independent Square under the patronage of President Maithripala Sirisena and Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe.

FCID records statement from Anusha Samaranayake

Anusha Samaranayake, the fast bowling coach of Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) who was suspended over match-fixing charges, arrived at the Financial Crime Investigation Division (FCID) today to give a statement over the same charges.

Vaas to assist Ireland for T20 World cup

Former Sri Lanka bowler Chaminda Vaas is to help Ireland prepare for the ICC World Twenty20 tournament in India as a consultant bowling coach, Cricket Ireland announced on Thursday.

Disciplinary action against Kotadeniyawa OIC and five others

Police said disciplinary action would be taken against the Kotadeniyawa OIC, an Inspector and four other officers for detaining two suspects, in connection with the investigation conducted into the Seya Sandewmi murder, in an illegal manner.  

Action against doctors involved in kidney scam: Rajitha

Health Minister Rajitha Senaratne today warned that the names of any Sri Lankan surgeon found to be involved in the controversial kidney transplant scam would be struck off the Medical Register despite his or her social or professional status and added the findings of the report he had ordered would be forwarded to the CID for legal action.

Bribery Com. files action against Welgama

The Bribery Commission today filed action against former Transport Minister and Kalutara District MP Kumara Welgama on charges of illegally paying Rs.3.2 million to the former Vice Chairman of the Sri Lanka Transport Board.

Scholarship cut-off marks revised

The cut off marks of the Grade 5 scholarship examination had been revised for the following schools due to the addition of an extra class for the grade at Colombo Royal College by the Education Ministry.

Nalaka Godahewa released on bail

Former Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Nalaka Godahewa and two other ex-Directors R. Ibrahim and Dhammika Manjira Perera, who were arrested by the Financial Crime Investigation Division (FCID) over alleged misappropriation of funds in the SEC, were today ordered to be released on bail by Colombo High Court Judge Pathmini N. Ranawaka.

Embilipitiya Police gets new HQI

Officer In-charge (OIC) of the Hanwella Police Station Chief Inspector P.W.S. Sumanapala has been transferred as the HQI of the Embilipitiya Police with immediate effect.

SL's relation with India has suffered: Ranil

Speaking to NDTV at the 2016 World Economic Forum in Davos, Sri Lankan Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe said that China is an important partner for the island nation, as are countries in the West and Pakistan.

Police Chief at NPC to discuss Embilipitiya incident

Police Chief N. K. Illangakoon arrived at the National police Commission (NPC) this morning to discuss about the Embilipitiya incident.

Kidney surgeries for foreigners at SL hospitals suspended

The Health Ministry today instructed all Government and private hospitals in the country to suspend all kidney transplant surgeries for foreigners following reports of kidney selling racket.

Six Lankan refugees held in India

The “Q” branch police yesterday arrested six Sri Lankan Tamil refugees on the charge of planning to embark on an illegal boat journey to New Zealand.

I saw Sumith pushed off the building, says wife

Shashika Nishamani Munasinghe, the widow of Sumith Prasanna Munasinghe (29) who died after a controversial fall from a three-storey building in Embilipitiya two weeks ago, during a clash with the police said yesterday that she seen her husband being pushed off the building

CB in talks with IMF for an SBA

While admitting that Sri Lanka’s economy was in a bad shape due to local factors, and global factors beyond its control, Special Assignments Minister Dr. Sarath Amunugama yesterday said the Central Bank was negotiating with the IMF to obtain US$ one billion under a Stand By Arrangement (SBA) to boost sagging foreign reserves of the country.

SL condemns terror attack in Pakistan

The Sri Lankan Government today strongly condemned the terrorist attack at the Bacha Khan University in Northwest Pakistan.Issuing a statement, the Foreign Affairs Ministry reiterated that Sri Lanka condemned terrorism in all its forms and manifestations.

Govt. seeks consent of Karaka Sabhas

The Cabinet today decided to seek written approval of Karaka Sangha Sabhas, of all the Chapters to the proposed ‘Theravada Bhikku Kathikavath’ Registration Bill’ tabled in Parliament recently, it is learnt.