Priyantha Sirisena in critical condition

President Maithripala Sirisena’s brother, Priyantha Sirisena who was undergoing treatment at a private hospital in Colombo following an assault is reported to be in a critical condition.

​Dharmasena, Kettleborough umpires for WC final

Sri Lanka's Kumar Dharmasena and England’s Richard Kettleborough were today appointed on-field umpires for the ICC Cricket World Cup final between Australia and New Zealand on Sunday in Melbourne.

Indian Naval vessels to reach SL for drill today

Four Indian Navy vessels will arrive in Sri Lanka on Friday to hold a three-day training exercise for Lankan Navy personnel in the country's east coast.

Balachandran Jeyakumari’s daughter released

The Kilinochchi Magistrate yesterday ordered the release Balachandran Jeyakumari’s daughter Vibushika who was in the custody of the Mahadewa Children’s Home in Kilinochchi.

Briton dies while scuba diving

A 29-year-old Briton drowned in the sea off Ettukala in Negombo yesterday while he was practicing to scuba dive, Police said.    

New US Ambassador to SL nominated

President Barack Obama has nominated an Indian-American, a former official at its Embassy in New Delhi, as the next US ambassador to Sri Lanka and Maldives.

​Electoral reforms: Decision within 10 days

Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe on Thursday said a decision on the new electoral system would be taken by political parties within the next 10 days. 

Basil to return soon

Former economic development minister and UPFA MP Basil Rajapaksa has said that he would return to Sri Lanka soon and would assist in the ongoing police investigation into allegations made against him.

Attack on Priyantha Sirisena: suspect surrenders

Priyantha Sirisena, the brother of President Maithripala Sirisena was hospitalised with serious injuries after he was assaulted by an unknown person at Hathare Ela area in Polonnaruwa.

Three drown in Kalu Ganga

A 42-year-old woman and her two daughters aged 11 and 16 were drowned while bathing in Kalu Ganga near Palapitiyagoda in Kalutara this afternoon, the Police said.

Over 25 SLFP MPs attend Ratnapura rally

About 28 Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) MPs and several ministers including Kumara Welgama, C. B Ratnayake and many others attended the Ratnapura rally organised today urging former President Mahinda Rajapaksa to be nominated as UPFA prime ministerial candidate.

CID records Mervyn’s statement

The CID has recorded a statement from former minister and UPFA MP Mervyn Silva today on the killing of Sunday Leader Newspaper Editor Lasantha Wickrematunga.

Germanwings plane crash: Co-pilot 'wanted to destroy plane'

The co-pilot of the Germanwings plane that crashed into the French Alps on Tuesday appeared to want to "destroy the plane", French officials said.

Australia beat India to reach final

Australia powered into the World Cup final with a 95-run victory over defending champions India in Sydney.

No agreement on 83 days of fishing: Ministry

The Fisheries and Aquatic Resources Development Ministry today denied the existence of an agreement with Indian fishermen to allow them to fish in Sri Lankan waters for 83 days of the year for the next three years.

Maldivian drug trafficker arrested at Dehiwala

A Maldivian drug dealer was arrested in Dehiwala last evening with 169 grams of heroin while he was staying at a hotel, police said.

SC rejects vehicle importers’ petition on tax

The Supreme Court today rejected a petition filed by vehicle importers against the Finance Ministry’s move to increase tax imposed on hybrid cars through the interim budget saying that it would adversely affect their industry.

Colombo Port City project back on track

China's biggest investment project in Sri Lanka, the Colombo Port City Project which was suspended for months by the new government is to continue, Assistant Minister of Chinese Foreign Affairs Liu Jianchao said.

Court orders check on Gota’s accounts

The Galle Magistrate today directed the CID to inspect the bank accounts of former Defence Secretary Gotabaya Rajapaksa, Defence Ministry’s former Additional Secretary D.M.S. Jayaratne and the directors of Avant Garde Maritime Services (Pvt.).

50 SLFP MPs want Dinesh as Opp. Leader: Vasu

UPFA MP Vasudeva Nanayakkara today said about 50 Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) MPs had signed a document to be submitted to the Speaker of the House requesting MP Dinesh Gunwardane be appointed as the Opposition Leader.

China says SL is a strategic partner

Chinese President Xi Jinping has told visiting Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena that they consider Sri Lanka a strategic partner as he expressed his wish to further boost relations between the two nations.

Lankan in Dubai sentenced to life in jail for murdering wife

A Sri Lanka who slashed his wife’s leg with a knife and then strangled her because she was cheating on him, will serve life in jail after Dubai Criminal Court convicted him of premeditated murder.

US says SL to face tough challenges

Though President Maithripala Sirisena was pivoting the country away from the harmful policies of his predecessor, the US government said Sri Lanka would face tough challenges in the months ahead including the financial mess they have inherited.

Pilot was locked out of cockpit before crash ?

As officials struggled Wednesday to explain why a jet with 150 people on board crashed in relatively clear skies, an investigator said evidence from a cockpit voice recorder indicated one pilot left the cockpit before the plane’s descent and was unable to get back in.

Imm. Dept. receives 10 dual citizenship applications

With the government’s decision to reintroduce dual citizenship status to nine countries, the Department of Immigration and Emigration had already received about 10 such applications by yesterday.

Rajitha’s statements keep changing constantly: Tilvin

Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) General Secretary Tilvin Silva said today Cabinet Spokesman Rajitha Senaratne was constantly changing his statements.

SC affirms death sentence

The Supreme Court has re-affirmed the death sentence imposed by the High Court Trial-at-Bar Judges on the four convicts in the Angulana double murder where two youth were abducted and later killed.

MR's security in jeopardy despite Govt. claims: MR’s office

While rejecting Minister Rajitha Senaratne’s claims that 21 vehicles had been assigned to former President Mahinda Rajapaksa, Mr. Rajapaksa’s office said all the vehicles assigned to his security detail were withdrawn and that has jeopardized his security.

Uncertainty over ban on face-covered helmets

Public Order Minister John Amaratunga said today he was unaware about the move to re-impose the ban on face-covered helmets from April 2.

20 Parliament committees after Polls

The Government is hoping to re-introduce the Parliamentary Committee System after the upcoming general election, Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe said today.