Vehicle movement restricted in city tomorrow

Vehicle movement would be restricted in Narahenpita and Elvitigala Mawatha areas from 7.00 a.m. to 3.00 p.m. tomorrow as handing over of nominations is expected take place at the District Secretariat office in Colombo.

​Champika,Rajitha,Arjuna,Hirunika sign from UNFGG

JHU General Secretary Champika Ranawaka, Rajitha Senaratne, Arjuna Ranatunga and Hirunika Premachandra have signed their nomination papers for the forthcoming General Elections from the newly formed United National Front for Good Governance, sources said. 

Filipina beaten to death by Sri Lankan colleague

A Sri Lankan housemaid killed her Filipina colleague by severely beating her up following a heated argument at their employer’s house at Fujairah in UAE.

Coalition MoU signed

The Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to form the United National Good-Governance Front has been signed by the United National Party (UNP), Jathika Hela Urumaya (JHU) and some other members of SLFP breakaway faction at Temple Trees this morning.

Three wanted drug smugglers arrested in Pakistan

The Special Investigation Unit (SIU) of the Sindh Police in Pakistan arrested a notorious drug smuggler along with his two associates wanted in Sri Lanka and Thailand during a raid in the Malir Halt area in Karachi.

Two Jaffna Uni students drown

Two students of the Jaffna University drowned while they were bathing at Wishwamadu Lake in Pudukuduirippu.

​FCID to be legalised -Ranil

Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe said the Financial Crimes Investigation Division (FCID) that was set up to investigate into the corruption and frauds would be legalised to continue the investigations after August 17.

​Foreign beggar in Kollupitiya

A young disabled foreigner and an elderly woman, supposed to be is mother, were seen begging in Kollupitiya town on Thursday evening (09).

​CWC to contest from UPFA

Ceylon Workers Congress General Secretary Arumugam Thondaman today signed the nomination papers to contest the forthcoming General election. The CWC will contest the election from the United People's Freedom Party (UPFA).

​Video: UNP approves ‘United National Front for Good Governance’

The UNP today approved the United National Front for Good Governance, a new alliance with sections of the Sri Lanka Freedom Party and Jathika Hela Urumaya (JHU) to contest at the forthcoming General Elections under the elephant symbol.

​Domestic gas price reduced by Rs.100

The price of a 12.5 kg domestic LP gas cylinder has been reduced by Rs 100 with effect from July 15, Finance Minister Ravi Karunanayake announced today. 

India extends tsunami warning services to SL

India has extended its tsunami early warning system services to Sri Lanka and the Seychelles.

MS allies break ranks

Disappointed by the decision to nominate former President Mahinda Rajapaksa as a candidate at the upcoming polls, the political leaders who backed President Maithripala Sirisena decided on Friday to quit the United People's Freedom Alliance and initiate a dialogue with the United National Party (UNP), the Daily Mirror learns.

Video: Supporters want nomination for Duminda

Former MP Duminda Silva’s supporters staged a protest outside the SLFP Headquarters in Colombo urging the SLFP to give him nomination to contest at the general election.

Video: SLMC to contest under UNP ticket

The Sri Lanka Muslim Congress (SLMC) has decided to contest on the UNP ticket at the upcoming general election, SLMC leader Rauf Hakeem said today.

Rosy challenges MR to reveal wrongdoings, wrongdoers

State Minster Rosy Senanayake today challenged former president Mahinda Rajapaksa to disclose the names of ministers and deputy ministers he claimed to have safeguarded and to reveal the wrongdoings he claimed to have committed and should do so before submitting nominations on July 13.

Rear Admiral Wijegunaratne appointed Navy Commander

Rear Admiral R.C. WijegunaratneSri Lanka Navy Chief of Staff, Rear Admiral R.C. Wijegunaratne has been appointed Navy Commander with effect from tomorrow (11) by President Maithripala Sirisena, the Defence Ministry announced.

Propaganda banners and cutouts to be removed from today

All posters, banners and cutouts targeting the August 17 general election will be removed beginning today, Police Spokesman Ruwan Gunasekara said.

Navy Chief promoted to the rank of Admiral

Navy Commander Jayantha Perera has been promoted to the rank of Admiral by President Maithripala Sirisena with effect from yesterday (09), Navy Spokesman Commander Indika Silva said.

Cruise liners to link SL-Kerala

Luxury cruise liners will commence operations from Sri Lanka to Kerala on October 2, Gandhi Jayanthi Day, giving a fillip to the burgeoning tourism industry.

Sajin to contest from ind. group?

The former monitoring MP of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Sajin De Vass Gunawardena and a group are reported to have decided to contest the general elections from the Galle District as independent candidates.

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Cairn to quit petroleum exploration in SL

An agreement between the Sri Lankan government and Cairn Lanka, an entity coming under the umbrella of Cairn India and holding the license for petroleum exploration in the Mannar basin, will come to an end by October.

CID grills Sarath De Abrew

Supreme Court Judge Sarath De Abrew had been quizzed by the officers of the CID for nearly four hours on Wednesday over the allegation that he had assaulted and sexually abused one of his domestic aides.

Swindlers will be born as dogs: MS

According to the rock inscription found near the Sripada, believed to have been engraved during the time of King Nissanka Malla, those who stole State assets would be reborn as dogs and crows, President Maithripala Sirisena said on Wednesday.

Ravi to report Hyatt project malpractices to FCID

The finance ministry is to make a formal complaint to the Police Financial Crime Investigation Division (FCID) on the large scale misappropriation of funds and malpractices said to have taken place in the construction of the Hyatt Hotel projects in Colpetty and Hambantota during the last regime.

Prasanna, wife summoned on July 14

The Colombo Fort Magistrate had issued a notice on the Western Provincial Council Chief Minister Prasanna Ranatunga and his wife Morin Ranatunga to appear in court on July 14 for not appearing before the FCID, Police Spokesman Ruwan Gunasekara said today.

Army Officer involved in Weligama accident suspended

Army Commander Crishanthe De Silva, has suspended with immediate effect the service of the Army officer involved in the fatal road accident in Gurubabila , Weligana, which claimed the lives of three persons.

CBK leaves for Britain

Former President Chandrika Bandaranaike Kumarathunga left for Britain last night, amidst rising Political tensions in the country.

Video: SLFP nominations not finalised - Rajitha

The nomination list of the SLFP had not been finalised even though nomination papers were signed, Cabinet Spokesman Rajitha Senaratne said today.