Wooden stick removed, student under life support machine

The student who was transferred to the Colombo National Hospital after a wooden stick that had pierced just below his neck after falling off a tree had undergone a three- and- half- hours surgery at the hospital.

Electronic NIC from January: Ravi K.

Finance Minister Ravi Karunanayake said yesterday that plans were afoot to issue electronic national identity cards to all citizens of Sri Lanka using the state of the art technology employed by developed countries of the world.

Six more arrested over Night Club murder

Six more suspects were arrested in connection with the killing of the Panora Night Club owner in Anuradhapura recently, police said.

Devananda to stand trial for 1987 murder in Chennai

Former Sri Lankan minister Douglas Devananda is all set to stand trial before a Chennai Court through video conferencing from Colombo in 28-year-old murder case, Times of India said.

PRECIFAC summons ex-SriLankan airlines chief and minister

Former SriLankan airlines Chairman Nishantha Wickramasinghe and former Civil Aviation Minister Priyankara Jayaratne have been asked to report to the Presidential Commission of Inquiry to Investigate and Inquire into Serious Acts of Fraud, Corruption and Abuse of Power, State Resources and Privileges (PRECIFAC) on Friday.

Afghan-Pakistan quake death toll tops 350

Rescuers are today picking their way through rugged terrain and pockets of Taliban insurgency in the search for survivors after a massive quake hit Pakistan and Afghanistan, killing more than 350 people.

SL, India commence joint naval exercise

The Joint Naval Exercise SLINEX, organised by the Sri Lanka Navy and the Indian Navy was commenced today in the seas off Trincomalee.

Extorting money from Dhamminda Thera: Gangsters arrested

Police arrested a group of gangsters including a woman on charges of attempting to extort Rs.2.5 million from the Kataragama Kirivehera Rajamaha Vihara Chief Incumbent the Ven. Kobawaka Dhamminna Thera.

Mysterious space object heading towards SL sea: Report

A mysterious chunk of space debris will hit Earth off the coast of Sri Lanka on November 13, Russia Today news channel said. Scientists have no clear idea what it is, other than that it is likely artificial in origin, and have dubbed the object WT1190F.

Protestors call for peaceful resolution of Kashmir issue

A peaceful protest by members of the Kashmir Study Forum and the Pakistani and Sri Lankan communities was held today outside the United Nation Office at Bauddhaloka Mawatha in Colombo to mark the Kashmir Black Day.

Afghanistan earthquake: SL expresses condolences

The Government and people of Sri Lanka are deeply saddened by the tragic loss of life and destruction to property caused by the devastating earthquake in the Hindukush region of Afghanistan on Monday which also affected parts of India and Pakistan, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said.

Sri Lanka ready for El Niño

Sri Lankan officials say the country is prepared to face the El Niño weather phenomenon in the last quarter of 2015 and take precautions based on the experience of the recent past.

34 Indian fishermen arrested in Lankan waters

Sri Lanka Navy and Sri Lanka Coast Guard on routine patrol arrested 34 Indian fishermen and seven Indian trawlers engaged in illegal fishing in the northern seas of Sri Lanka last night, the Navy said.

Lionel Fernando resigns from HRCSL

Former Civil Servant and diplomat Lionel Fernando has resigned from the Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka (HRCSL) citing personal reasons.

​No bunker under Temple Trees-Sagala

Chief of Staff of the Prime Minister Office and Southern Development Minister Sagala Ratnayake denied reports that there was an underground palace or bunker at Temple Trees.

Young MPs on a tour to China

Nearly 17 young parliamentarians from all political parties in parliament today left for China on a familiarization tour under a programme sponsored by the Chinese Government, it is learnt.

Video: Dunesh complains against CID and Police Spokesman

Dunesh Priyashantha, alias Kondaya, who was recently released after being arrested on suspicion over the murder of Seya Sandewmi of Kotadeniyawa, lodged a complaint with the Police Commission today.

Lack of funds of RDA holds up Marine Drive extension

The third phase of the Marine Drive extension project which commenced in 1995 is at a standstill due to the lack of funds, the Road Development Authority (RDA) said today.

Saudi prince held in the largest drug bust in Lebanon

A Saudi prince and four others were detained today in Lebanon in the largest drug bust in the history of the Beirut airport, a security source said.

Almost 150 dead after S. Asia quake

A powerful 7.5 magnitude earthquake killed almost 150 people in Pakistan and neighbouring Afghanistan today, officials said.

Video: Surprising that confusions on CEPA aren’t clarified: HC Sinha

Indian High Commissioner Y.K. Sinha today expressed his surprise at the lack of efforts to clear the misinformation and misimpressions that have been disseminated on the CEPA (Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement) that have been in the works for several years but yet remain to be signed by the two countries.

'No FEM officials to serve more than 2 years abroad'

Foreign Employment Ministry (FEM) officials attached to all embassies will not be allowed to serve for more than two years abroad, Foreign Employment Minister Thalatha Athukorala said.

We want more members in COPE- Gammanpila

Pivithuru Hela Urumaya (PHU) General Secretary MP Udaya Gammanpila today opposed the quota given to the Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) when allocating its members to the Parliament Committee on Public Enterprises (COPE).

Video: Wele suda’s sister re-remanded

Maligakanda Magistrate today further remanded drug kingpin Wele Suda’s sister Dilini Nilmini and her two accomplices till November 09 on charges of possessing 111 grams of heroin worth more than Rs.1.7 million

Earthquake of 7.7 magnitude strikes in northern Pakistan

A powerful earthquake of 7.7 magnitude has struck in northern Pakistan, causing tremors in that country, Afghanistan and India.

Nightclub owner’s killing: Eight arrested

Eight people including two guest-house owners have been arrested this morning in connection with the killing of the Anuradapura nightclub owner, Police said.

Karuna to join TULF

Former MP and Vice President of the SLFP Vinayagamoorthy Muralitharan alias Karuna Amman said he will resign from the SLFP and join the Tamil United Liberation Front (TULF) led by Anandasangaree.

Jackson to be summoned before PRECIFAC

Popular artiste Jackson Anthony is to be summoned before the Presidential Commission of Inquiry to Investigate and Inquire into Serious Acts of Fraud, Corruption and Abuse of Power, State Resources and Privileges (PRECIFAC) to obtain a statement on the exorbitant finances spent on the entertainment acts performed at the Hambanthota harbor opening, sources said.

Newly appointed NPC gets down to work

The newly appointed National Police Commission (NPC) had decided to investigate 120 complaints lodged against police personnel serving in various police stations around the country.

Indian coastguard arrest 29 SL fishermen

The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) Ship, Samudra Prahari apprehended two Sri Lankan trawlers - Holy Cross III and VI along with 29 Lankan nationals in Lakshadweep waters for poaching endangered marine species and sea cucumber on Saturday.