Tourist bathing in the nude arrested at H'Kaduwa

A foreign tourist sea bathing in the nude off the Hikkaduwa beach was arrested based on a complaint made to the police. He was produced before Galle Magistrate Kesara Samaradivakara and released on a personal bail of Rs.100,000.

Traffic at Town Hall

Heavy traffic was reported in the Town Hall area due to a protest by the students of the Visual and Performing Arts University, Colombo outside the University Grant Commission (UGC) in Colombo 7.

Video: Parliament adjourned for 10 mins

Parliament was adjourned for 10 minutes following a tense situation when a group of United Peoples Freedom Alliance (UPFA) MPs protested inside the chamber with a banner which stated ‘No hybrid courts.’

Hangman interviews on the 13th

Twenty four applications had been received for two vacancies for the post of hangman in the Department of Prisons, Prisons Commissioner Rohana Pushpakumara said.

E01 Kokmaduwa- Imaduwa still closed for traffic

The Kokmaduwa and Imaduwa sector of the Southern Expressway (E01) near the 114 km post would be remain closed until further notice due to landslides, the NBRO said today.

Video: Kondaya’s brother brought to do a DNA test

Samantha Jayalath, the elder brother of Dunesh Priyashantha alias ‘Kondaya’, who is in remand custody in connection with the killing of Seya Sadewmi, was brought to the Borella Genetech Institute for a DNA test a short while ago.

PM delivers memorial speech in Japanese Parliament

Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe who is on a five-day official visit to Japan, delivered a Special Memorial Speech to the parliamentarians of the Japanese National Diet today. Previously, only two state leaders have been given the opportunity to address the Japanese Parliament.   

Ready to quit NDA if it helps SL Tamils: Ramadoss

PMK MP Anbumani Ramadoss on Monday has said he was ready to quit the BJP-led NDA alliance if his decision could help find a permanent solution to the problems of the Sri Lankan Tamils, the Hindu said.

CID to inspect Giritale Army Camp

The CID has said as part of its ongoing investigations into the fate that had befallen journalist Pragneeth Eknaligoda who had gone missing, it would inspect the Giritale Army Intelligence Corps Camp where he was alleged to have been detained.

Vehicle import levies to be applied after Budget: Ravi

The import duty rates on vehicles, to be imposed in this year’s Budget, would be applied to all the vehicles that reach Sri Lankan shores after the budget was produced, Finance Minister Ravi Karunanayake said today.

Video: Man claims he was arrested because didn’t bribe jailors

A man, whose brother is a suspect in remand custody, charged today that prison officers were soliciting bribes from him to talk to his brother and had arrested him when he refused to do so.

SL will support Japanese UN Security Council bid: PM

Sri Lanka will support Japan's effort to secure a seat in the United Nations Security Council (UNSC), Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe has assured Japanese Foreign Affairs Minister Fumio Kishida, the Prime Minister’s office said today.

Video: Another crocodile captured

One of the crocodiles spotted in the sea areas off Dehiwala, Bambalapitiya and Galle Face Grounds during the previous weeks, was captured today by the wild life and environmental officials.

Kundasale PS Chairman arrested

Kundasale Pradeshiya Sabha Chairman Asela Ekanayake of the UPFA was today arrested when he surrendered to the Waththegama police in connection with an assault on a school principal in Amunugama, Police said.

Z-score marks of 2014 A/L’s released

Out of the 58,716 students who applied for university entrance, 24,343 students have been selected for admission to state-run universities this year based on the results of their GCE A/L examination, University Grants Commission (UGC) said a short while ago.

Video: Defamatory FB pics: PC member released on bail

Southern Provincial Council Vice Chairman Sampath Atukorale who was remanded on charges of uploading defamatory pictures of President Maithripala Sirisena to his Facebook page, was released on bail today.

Video: 12 injured as 2 buses topple in Medawachchiya

Twelve people were injured today in an accident when two buses toppled on the road in Nawakkulama, Madawachchiya.

Z-score marks of 2014 A/L’s to be released today

The minimum Z-score marks for University entrance, based on the results of the G.C.E. (Advanced Level) Examination held last year will be released after 12 noon today, University Grants Commission said.

Video: Kondaya’s brother confesses to killing Seya: CID

Samantha Jayalath, the elder brother of Dunesh Priyashantha alias ‘Kondaya’ has confessed to abducting, sexual abusing and killing five-year-old Seya Sadewmi, the CID informed the Minuwangoda Magistrate today.

Eliyantha White at FCID

Eliyantha White, who is considered as a spiritual healer and was close to former President Mahinda Rajapaksa, is being questioned by the Financial Crime Investigation Division (FCID) over his house in Nugegoda where Mr. Rajapaksa currently resides in.

Japan a sincere friend of SL: Abe

Japan will act as a sincere friend of Sri Lanka during challenging times the latter may have to go through, Japanese Prime minister Shinz Abe said yesterday.

Video: Body found in Borella Golf grounds

A 44-year-old employee of the Royal Colombo Golf Club (RCGC) was found hacked to death near the back gate of the golf links this morning, Police said.

Ekneligoda case: CID granted leave to investigate Army camp

Homagama Magistrate R.B.Nelumdeniya granted leave to the CID to photograph the Girithale Army Intelligence Corps Camp, where journalist Prageeth Ekneligoda had been allegedly detained, and to examine the books and documents maintained by the camp authorities.

Wild Life Officer remanded

The Wild Life Officer, who shot dead a poacher during a raid conducted by the Wild Life Department on Friday (2) inside the Yala Sanctuary, was arrested and remanded until October 6.

Gaddafi put his arm on my shoulder-MR

Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa today denied claims that he had antagonised the Western nations by being photographed with his arm around late Muammar Gaddafi of Libya.

Assualt in police custody: IGP calls for interim report

IGP N.K. Illangakoon had ordered the police to hand-over an interim report of investigations into the complaint lodged by 17-year-old school boy and 33-year-old man in Kotadeniyawa, alleging they were assaulted while in police custody.

Video: SE segment closed again

The road between Kokmaduwa- Imaduwa of the Southern Expressway was temporarily closed again today because of landslide risks at the 114 km post, the Police said.

Resolution has unacceptable clauses: JVP

Several proposals of the UNHRC resolution on Sri Lanka cannot be accepted as it poses some dangers to the country, the Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) said today.

Yala shooting: Two poachers arrested

Two poachers have been arrested and a muzzle loader shot-gun seized by Tissamaharama Police during investigations in to the shooting at Yala National Park.

Chinese woman drowns

A Chinese woman drowned while she was bathing at the Udupila beach in Weligama last evening, the Police said.