Meethotamulla garbage case: Bopage and another get bail

Attorney Nuwan Bopage and Kirthi Ratna Perera, who were arrested on charges of having been involved in a protest against the dumping of garbage at Meethotamulla were today released on bail after an identification parade held at the Court premises.

Constitution with basic structure that cannot be changed: Kiriella

The government is looking towards compiling a Constitution with a basic structure that cannot be changed forever, Senior Minister and Leader of the House Lakshman Kiriella said yesterday.

Hirunika and eight others to appear before court tomorrow

Colombo Additional Magistrate M.M.H. Mihal, on Saturday, ordered the nine suspects, comprising MP Hirunika Eranjali Premachandra and her security officers, to appear before court tomorrow (12)

Govt. to introduce health insurance scheme- PM

Promising major social and economic reforms, Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe said that the government intended to introduce a health insurance scheme this year.

I am afraid of Thilanga because I know his past: Arjuna

Responding to newly elected SLC president Thilanga Sumathipala’s remarks during a recent media briefing, Ports and Shipping Minister Arjuna Ranatunga said today that he was afraid of Mr. Sumathipala because of his past.

Reckless riding; Two drunken women arrested

In a very rare occurrence two drunken young women riding on a motorcycle were nabbed by the police well past midnight at Wadiyamankada junction by the Kaluthara North Police.

MS, RW urged to give Buddhism, the foremost place

The Buddha Sasana Karya Sadhaka Mandalaya comprising of the Maha Sangha and several leading Buddhist organizations have appealed to President Maithripala Sirisena that article 9 of the present Constitution, which ensures that Buddhism be given the foremost place and also guarantees that it is the duty of the state to protect and foster the Buddha Sasana, should be included in the Constitution of Sri Lanka without any amendments.

Smuggler arrested with 1.176 kg of heroin in Maligawatta

An individual was arrested with 1.176 kilograms of heroin in Maligawatta during a raid carried out by the Maligawatta Anti Corruption Unit this morning.

SL ranks third in ICC T20

New Zealand’s victory over Sri Lanka in the second T20 at Eden Park today pushed Sri Lanka to the third position in ICC T20 ranking.

SL cricket fans escorted from Eden Park by police

Spectators trying to enjoy the New Zealand vs Sri Lanka Twenty20 cricket match at Eden Park seem to have their eyes on something else.

One killed, another injured in Kadawatha shooting

One person was killed and another injured when unidentified men hacked and shot at them at Gonahena, Kadawath this morning.

Five arrested with 950kg sea cucumber

The Sri Lanka Navy arrested five persons with illegal sea cucumber at Kappaladi, Kalpitiya yesterday.

Container truck runs over 12-year old boy

A 12-year-old child had been run over by a container truck at Koskumbura in Kelaniya last night, the Police said.

SL drops plan to buy fighters from Pak after India objects

Stiff opposition from India has forced Sri Lanka to drop plans, at least for now, to buy JF-17 Thunder fighter aircraft from Pakistan.

​Norway to assist in SL reconciliation process

In its fresh efforts to renew ties with Sri Lanka, Norway is to explore opportunities in cooperating with the government in the reconciliation process, it is learnt.

Lankan arrested with Rs.2 mn worth foreign currency

A 28-year-old Sri Lankan was arrested at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) while attempting to smuggle out Rs. 2 million worth foreign currency to Dubai this morning.

Hirunika released on bail

Colombo District United National Front MP Hirunika Premachandra who was arrested this morning by the Colombo Crime Division (CCD) over an abduction of a person in Dematagoda was released on bail by the Colombo Magistrate’s Court.

Constitutional Assembly: Special Parliament session on Jan. 12

A special Parliament session has been scheduled on January 12 to seek the approval to convert parliament into a constitutional assembly.

New constitution a home-grown one: President

President Maithripala Sirisena, who blamed extremist groups for creating a constitutional monster, appealed for a peaceful transition towards a new era.

Constitutional Assembly: motion presented in parliament

Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe presented a motion in Parliament a short while ago to convert parliament into a Constitutional Assembly.

Hirunika arrested

Colombo District United National Front MP Hirunika Premachandra was arrested by the Colombo Crime Division (CCD) a short while ago over an abduction of a person last month, police said.  

New Kelani Bridge: construction work to begin soon

Construction work of the elevated bridge parallel to the Kelani Bridge is scheduled to commence this year with the Road Development Authority (RDA) ready to call for tenders soon.

​Escaped Mexican drug lord 'El Chapo' recaptured

Infamous Mexican drug kingpin Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman, who humiliated authorities when he tunneled out of a maximum-security prison in July, has been captured, Mexico's president said Friday.

SL needs new political front: Basil

Former Economic Development Minister Basil Rajapaksa said yesterday there was an urgent to form a new political front in the country.

​AG directs CID to arrest Hirunika

Attorney General Yuwanjan Wanasundara Wijethilake yesterday ordered the arrest of Colombo District United National Front MP Hirunika Premachandra over an abduction of a person last month. 

New Constitution will fulfil aspirations of our people-MS

The Constitution will be transformed to strengthen the hopes and meet the aspirations and desires of the people where Sri Lankan failed to meet during the post conflict period after the end of the war, President Maithripala Sirisena said.

It's nothing but political revenge: Gota

Former Defense Secretary Gotabaya Rajapaksa said on yesterday that he was summoned by the FCID, PRECIFAC, Bribery and Corruption Commissions last year not to investigate fraud and corruption but to take political revenge.

Talks with Live Events fails, CMC goes ahead with lawsuit

The Colombo Municipality has decided to take legal action against 'Live Events', the company which organized the Enrique Iglesias concert at the CR&FC Grounds in Colombo after both parties failed to reach a settlement even after several rounds of talks, officials said.

Racing star Malagamuwa summoned by Court

The Colombo High Court Judge Kusala Sarojini today summoned racing star Dilantha Malagamuwa and two others to appear in Court on January 18 to answer charges filed against them on charges of having defrauded a Japanese national of US$6 hundred thousand.

President pardons man who attempted to assassinate him

President Maithripala Sirisena met the former LTTE cadre, convicted on charges of attempting to assassinate him in 2006 and granted the convict a presidential pardon during the national celebration at the BMICH to mark the President’s first year in office.