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.

​Woman shot dead in Kotahena

A 44-year-old woman at Selviyawatta, Jampettah Street¸ Kotahena was shot dead by unidentified gunmen who came in a motorcycle this evening, police said.

​Govt receives UN probe report

The UN probe report on alleged war crimes committed during the final phase of war in the north, has been handed over to the Sri Lankan government, PTI news agency said quoting Sri Lanka's foreign Ministry sources.

Over 900 complaints to PRECIFAC: Secretary

The Presidential Commission of Inquiry to Investigate and Inquire into Serious Acts of Fraud, Corruption as Abuse of Power, State Resources, and Privileges (PRECIFAC) had received 900 complaints with regard to frauds and acts of corruption while 250 of them had been forwarded to the investigation unit for reference, its secretary Lacille De Silva said yesterday.

Explosion kills 82 in India

At least 82 people were killed and many injured when explosives kept inside a building went off at Petlwad town in Jhabua district of Madhya Pradesh on Saturday.

SL alert on Mecca crane accident: No casualties so far: MFA

Sri Lanka Consulate and Embassy in Saudi Arabia were in touch with relevant authorities to enquire if any Sri Lankan was affected in yesterday’s tragic crane accident in Mecca, Foreign Affairs Ministry said.

Seven hospitalised with stab injuries

At least seven people including three women were admitted to the Colombo National Hospital with stab injuries following a clash between two groups of people in Keselwatta, Colombo this afternoon, police said.

Rosy appointed PM’s media spokesperson

Former State Minister for Child Development Rosy Senanayake has been appointed as Prime Minster Ranil Wickremesinghe's media spokesperson.

Five year-old girl missing in Kotadeniyawa

A five year-old girl in Akarangaha in Kotadeniyawa has disappeared last night, while she was sleeping at home, the Police said.

Rakna Lanka chief to appear before PRECIFAC

Rakna Araksha Lanka Ltd. Chairman Victor Samaraweera and top officials of the Ratmalana Vocational Technology University are 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 (PRESIFAC) on Monday.

Govt. procurement streamlined

President Maithripala Sirisena has appointed a five-member committee chaired by Daya Liyanage, to make recommendations for a new procurement mechanism with a view to rationalising the government's procurement process.

Probes on fraud, corruption will continue: PM

Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe has said that investigations into allegations of corruption and fraud against ministers and MPs of the Rajapaksa regime would not be stopped despite some of them being appointed ministers of the present government.

Video:​107 dead in crane collapse at Mecca mosque

At least 107 people were killed when a crane toppled over at Mecca's Grand Mosque on Friday, Saudi Arabia's Civil Defence authority said, less than two weeks before Islam's annual haj pilgrimage.

Speaker to decide on request made by parties in UPFA

Speaker Karu Jayasuriya will meet the leaders of the political parties aligned with the United People’s Freedom Alliance (UPFA) to take a final decision on their requests for recognition as separate political parties in Parliament, officials said yesterday.

PSD Defender accident: Bus drivers released on bail

The drivers of the two private buses which were involved in the Minuwangoda accident which killed four Presidential Security Division (PSD) officers and left four other PSD officers injured were released on bail today.

Mangala leaves for Geneva to address UNHRC

Foreign Affairs Minister Mangala Samaraweera and Justice and Buddha Sasana Minister Wijayadasa Rajapaksha will leave for Switzerland tonight to attend the 30th United Nations Human Rights Conference in Geneva.

Actress, model make assault claims against one another

A complaint has been lodged on Wednesday (9) at the Mirihana police against popular actress, Aksha Sudari Perera for allegedly assaulting a  model.

No arsenic in Colombo's drinking water: NWSDB

The National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) today assured that the drinking water in Colombo and the suburbs had not been contaminated with arsenic or any other toxic chemical despite public concerns to the contrary.

UNP WPC member Kahatapitiya remanded

Former Western Province Opposition leader and UNP Provincial Councillor Kithsiri Kahatapitiya has been remanded till Monday by the Horana Magistrate on charges of having kept an elephant calf under a fraudulent permit.

Immigration Row: Lankan 'treated like an animal'

A Sri Lankan man who said he was arrested without explanation and held at a controversial centre has told Sky News he was "treated like an animal".

I’ll safeguard Sri Lanka’s security: Ruwan

State Minister of Defence, Ruwan Wijewardene, who assumed duties today, assured he would fulfil his duties by ensuring and safeguarding the country’s sovereignty and security.

Lankans advised to refrain from visiting Lumbini

The Sri Lankan Embassy in Nepal has requested Lankans planning to visit Lumbini to refrain from doing so until further notice.

Amal Clooney downplays husband's concern over Maldives

{jcomments off}Human rights lawyer Amal Clooney downplayed her actor husband George's fears for her safety Friday, after he voiced his concern on a US talk show following an attack on one of her co-counsel in the Maldives.

Motorists advised to avoid Parliament Road

Motorists using the Parliament Road were advised to use alternative roads due to the heavy traffic congestion, police said.

Heavy rains reported in Warakapola, Colombo

The highest rainfall of 70 mm was reported from Warakapola while Colombo and Kandy received rainfall of 33.5 mm and 2.6 mm respectively during the past 24 hours, the Meteorology Department said today.

SL to support India’s SAARC satellite project

Sri Lanka has decided to support the SAARC satellite project to be launched by India, informed sources said yesterday.