Kaushal undergoes test in India

National Cricketer Tharindu Kaushal who was reported by the International Cricket Council (ICC) for his bowling action recently, successfully completed his official bowling test at the ICC accredited testing centre in Chennai, India yesterday.

SL would achieve genuine reconciliation- Modi

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi yesterday extended India's support for reforms, reconciliation and progress in Sri Lanka when he met visiting Sri Lankan Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe in New Delhi.

Don’t publish or share photos, videos of Seya: NCPA

The National Child protection Authority (NCPA) today cautioned people and media organisations to stop publishing or sharing pictures or videos of five-year-old Seya Sadewmini on social media websites.

Roshan Mahanama to step down from ICC Elite Panel

Sri Lankan match referee Roshan Mahanama will step down from the International Cricket Council (ICC) Elite Panel at the end of this year, ICC announced today.

Chamara Sampath appointed as Uva CM

UPFA Uva Provincial Councilor Chamara Samath Dassanayake was sworn-in as the Chief Minister of Uva Province before President Maithripala Sirisena today.

CB sets maximum loan-to-value ratio on vehicles at 70%

In a bid to clamp down on the vehicle imports weighing on the country’s Balance of Payment (BOP) the Central Bank  sent directions to all banks and finance companies imposing restrictions on loans and leases to vehicles.

Ranil to discuss fishermen issue with Modi

Sri Lankan Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe will hold talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday, during which both leaders are expected to explore ways to further boost bilateral ties besides discussing the fishermen issue.

Three hospitalised over intra-party clashes

At least three persons were hospitalised and five had been arrested during a clash that broke out between two intra-party political supporters in Ragama town yesterday afternoon, Police said.

CBK is Attanagalle SLFP Organiser

Former President Chandrika Kumaratunga will henceforth function as the SLFP Chief Organiser of the Attanagalle electorate, Ms. Kumaratunga’s Chief of Staff Justin Navaratne said.

Bridge to link Talaimannar to Danushkodi on the anvil

The Centre has taken a policy decision for building a bridge linking Talaimannar in Sri Lanka with Danushkodi, Union Minister Kalraj Mishra today said.

Aussie PM Abbott ousted by Turnbull

Australia will get its fifth prime minister in eight years after the ruling Liberal Party today voted out Tony Abbott in favor of longtime rival Malcolm Turnbull following months of speculation and crumbling support from voters.

Employee arrested over killing of family

Police today arrested a 35-year-old employee of a poultry farm at Udugampola in Gampaha in connection with the killing of the farm’s owner, wife and daughter.

Harassing envoy: Anticipatory bail application rejected

The Colombo Fort Magistrate today rejected an anticipatory bail application submitted by Manjula Weerakoon who was found to have been involved in abusing a Russian diplomat in a super market car park at Hyde Park Corner in Colombo 2.

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Will engage with SL to develop a resolution: US

The delegation of the US to the UN in Geneva today stated it would engage with the government of Sri Lanka to develop a resolution on the accountability process of Sri Lanka that would gain the consensus and support of the Council.

5-year-old girl strangled and sexually abused

The Magisterial inquiry into the death of the five-year-old girl, who went missing three days ago in Kotadeniyawa, has revealed that she was strangled and sexually abused, Police said.

OISL findings are of a serious nature: UN Rights Chief

Hinting at the contents of the report on the international investigation on Sri Lanka carried out by the UNHRC, which set for public release on Wednesday, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Zeid Ra’ad Al Hussein notes the findings of the OISL (OHCHR Investigation on Sri Lanka) are of ‘the most serious nature’.

Ten PC Ministers swear-in

Some 10 newly appointed Ministers of the Western and North Western Provincial Councils were sworn-in before President Maithripala Sirisena this morning at the President’s House.

Sakvithi indicted in HC

The Attorney General (AG) today served indictments on Sakvithi Ranasinghe and 10 other accused for committing a criminal breach of trust with regard to Rs. 1,628 million worth funds of the depositors at Sakvithi Housing and Construction (Pvt.) Ltd between 2006 and 2008.

Indika Gunawardena no more

Former Minister Indika Gunawardena, the brother of MP Dinesh Gunawardena and the eldest son of Philip Gunawardena had passed away this morning at the age of 72.

Gota, Namal at FCID

Former Defence Secretary Gotabaya Rajapaksa and UPFA MP Namal Rajapaksa arrived at the Financial Crime Investigation Division (FCID) this morning after they were summoned to record statements over various allegations.

Drop charges for showing “No Fire Zone": Malaysia

The Malaysian authorities should end their prosecution of a local activist for her role in showing a documentary film without censorship board approval, Human Rights Watch said today.

Tunnel road connecting Getambe to Thennakumbura soon

Malwatta Chapter Mahanayaka, the Most Ven. Thibbatuwawe Sri Sumangala Thera, stressed the need for the government to think of underground roads as a solution to the frequent traffic congestion being experienced within the Kandy City limits and on the road circling the Kandy Lake.

Don't rush into CEPA: JVP

Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) today warned that the local industrial sector would be adversely affected by granting more access to Indians via the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) with India.

16 Indian fishermen to be released: Minister

Fisheries Minister Mahinda Amaraweera said today that sixteen Indian fishermen arrested recently for allegedly poaching in Sri Lankan waters will be released tomorrow (14).

No CEPA with India: Minister

Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe will not be finalising or discussing a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) with India during his visit to New Delhi tomorrow, Development Strategies and International Trade Minister Malik Samarawickrama said today.

No more ‘Leadership Training’: Kiriella

University Education Minister Lakshamn Kiriella said the University Leadership Training Programme, "Nayakathwa Phunuwa" conducted for university students by military personnel would be cancelled from this year.

PM to leave for India tomorrow

Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe will leave for India’s capital New Delhi, tomorrow on a two-day official visit at the invitation of India’s Prime Minister Narnedra Modi.

Missing girl’s body found

The body of the five year-old girl of Akarangaha in Kotadeniyawa who had gone missing since last Friday night has been found this morning by Police in a canal near her house.

Lankan arrested with gold at BIA

A 51 year-old Sri Lankan has been arrested by the Customs at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) yesterday with six gold biscuits weighing 600g and valued at Rs. 3 million concealed in his rectum.