Pensions of pre-2006 retirees increased

The pension anomalies of those who retired before year 2006 would be increased, starting August, by amounts varying from Rs.3,000 to Rs. 12,000 under the revised pension scheme according to the post they served in, the Pensions Department said.

No sign of missing Indian aircraft in SL waters

The Sri Lankan Navy has informed India that there was no sign of the missing Indian military surveillance aircraft in Sri Lankan waters.

Revoke his benefits as retired Head of State: Akila

The United National Party (UNP) today said benefits given to former President Mahinda Rajapska as a retired Head of State should be taken back if he makes a comeback to politics.

Jeweller shot dead in Minuwangoda

The owner of jewellery shop was shot dead in Minuwangoda this evening by four armed men who attempted to rob the jewellery, police said.

UPFA nomination lists after MS approval

The United People’s Freedom Alliance (UPFA) said it would finalize its nomination lists tomorrow after it is approved by President Maitripala Sirisena, party officials said.

SL probes WFP over tsunami SUV gifts

The World Food Program (WFP) is being investigated in Sri Lanka for gifting luxury duty-free vehicles to a charity headed by former president Mahinda Rajapakse's wife, officials said Tuesday.

Video: ‘Rajiv hitter’ to contest from BJP

Vijitha Rohana Wijemuni, the Naval Rating who hit the then Indian Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi during an inspection of guard of honour outside the President’s House, Colombo in 1987, is to lead the Bodu Jana Peramuna (BJP) election campaign from Gampaha, the party said.

Father, two children killed in accident

Three members of a family including two children were killed, while three others were injured when the three-wheeler they were traveling in collided head –on with a car in Midigama, Weligama on the Colombo Matara Road, the Police said.

Video: Dhanuna to contest with SF

Dhanuna Thilakaratne, who was mired in controversy during the last Presidential Election, would contest at the upcoming General Elections from the Democratic Party led by Field Marshal Sarath Fonseka.

Six students injured during lab experiment

Six students were hospitalised with burn injuries resulting from being exposed to some chemicals after a beaker exploded at the Dewatapitiya School laboratory in Chilaw, Police said.

Justice De Abrew released on bail

Justice Sarath de Abrew who today surrendered to the Mt. Lavinia Magistrate’s Court in connection with the alleged assault of his domestic helper, was released on a personal bail of Rs.500,000.

DEW’s claim: Ranil says breach of Privilege

Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe today said former Chairman of the Committee on Public Enterprises (COPE) D. E. W. Gunasekera and reports in the media regarding the recent inquiry into the Bond scam had violated the Parliamentary Privileges Act

Justice De Abrew surrenders

Supreme Court Judge Sarath De Abrew today surrendered to the Mount Lavinia Magistrate in connection with the alleged assault of his domestic helper, Police said.

Monetary Board yet to finalize GK re-payment plan

The Central Bank Monetary Board had today failed to submit the plan based on the Cabinet memorandum to repay 41% of the funds deposited in the Golden Key Company.

Former MP Thenuka remanded

Former UPFA Parliamentarian Thenuka Widanagamage was remanded till July 14 by the Mahiyanganaya Magistrate after he surrendered to the Police for violating election laws in Mahiyanganaya.

Sajin Vass further remanded

Former UPFA MP Sajin de Vass Gunawardane was further remanded till July 21 by the Colombo Chief Magistrate today on charges of misusing 22 vehicles belonging to the Presidential Secretariat. 

WhatsApp reunion for SL refugee siblings after 36 yrs

Separated by the unrest in Sri Lanka more than three decades ago, a 72-year-old refugee reunited with his 76-year-old sister on Friday in the city, thanks to social networking mobile application WhatsApp.

UNP exposes MR’s Rs. 9.4 m unpaid 5-star breakfast bill

The United National Party (UNP) yesterday revealed that former President Mahinda Rajapaksa’s family had ordered breakfast worth Rs. 9.4 million from the Hilton and not paid the bill.

SL woman dies after fall at U.S. Marine residence in Bahrain

A 23-year-old Sri Lankan woman died early Saturday morning in Bahrain after falling from the balcony of a ninth-floor residence belonging to a U.S. Marine.

Sigiriya under threat

Sigiriya which is one of the most valuable historical monuments of Sri Lanka with locals referring to it as the Eighth Wonder of the World is under threat because of human activities. This ancient palace and fortress complex has significant archaeological importance and attracts thousands of tourists every year.

Missing dornier: coast guard in touch with SL

Coast Guard authorities are in touch with Sri Lanka as part of their search efforts to locate the Dornier plane which went missing nearly a month ago, the mother of a missing crew member said in Chennai today.

Video: Will come forward as a third force - Rathana Thera

JHU Chairman and head of the National Council for a Clean Tomorrow (NCCT) Ven. Athuraliye Rathana Thera today said they were ready to contest the parliamentary election as the third political force and create the country’s next prime minister.

Indian fishermen begin fast in prison

Fourteen fishermen from Rameshwaran, who were arrested last month by Sri Lankan naval personnel and whose remand was extended to July 17 by a court in the island nation, began an indefinite fast in Mannar on Monday, demanding that they be released.

UNP strategy will be known soon: Gayantha

Keeping mum about an alliance with a faction of the Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) or any other party, the United National Party (UNP) said today the country would be able to see the party's strategy before the close of nominations on July 13.

Udayanga’s container stuck without passport: MFA

Despite former Ambassador Udayanaga Weeratunga’s request to release the container carrying his personal effects, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) states that it cannot be released until he hands over his diplomatic passport to the ministry.

Tiran won’t be arrested till July 10: AG

The Attorney General (AG) today undertook not to arrest former MP Tiran Alles until July 10 in connection with an alleged fraud at the Reconstruction and Development Agency (RADA) when the matter was taken up in the Supreme Court.

Will not contest the election: Sanath

SLFP Matara Chief Organiser and Deputy Minister Sanath Jayasuriya said today that he will not be contesting the upcoming parliamentary election due to personal reasons.

Three SLFP ministers to contest from UNP

Lands Minister M.K.D.S. Gunawardena,Ports and Shipping Minister Arjuna Ranatunga and Cultural Affairs Minister Nandimithra Ekanayake are considering contesting the forthcoming general elections from the United National Party, according political sources.

​Democracy was upheld during CBK's term-President

President Maithripala Sirisena said yesterday that the Bandaranaike family did everything for the country without corruption and fraud. 

No nomination for Mervyn, Sajin, Duminda?

The party seriously considers the exclusion of three MPs who have tarnished their reputations. It is learnt that most party seniors are not in favour of giving nomination to them.