Drug kingpin with SL link arrested in India

A drug kingpin with links in Sri Lanka and Kuwait was arrested by Narcotics Control Bureau officials at the international airport in Tamil Nadu on Saturday, while heroin worth Rs one crore was seized from his aide in Chennai.

Int’l conspiracy for SL regime change-MR

Facing flak from the UN over its alleged human rights abuses during the civil war against the LTTE, President Mahinda Rajapaksa has said that a section of the international community is plotting against his regime to set up a puppet government in the country. 

My resignation was accepted-Dr. Nonis

Sri Lankan High Commissioner in London, Dr Chris Nonis said that his resignation letter was accepted by the External Affairs Ministry yesterday (03).

Abandoned SL boat seized in TN

A fibreglass boat from Sri Lanka was seized by police at the nearby coastal town of Thangachimadam in Tamil Nadu on Saturday, but its two occupants fled on seeing them.

SL seeks UN help to resettle asylum seekers

Sri Lanka has asked the United Nations refugee agency, UNHCR, for help to resettle scores of mainly Pakistani asylum seekers in another country, saying many are economic migrants and a threat to the security and health of the Indian Ocean island.

Jayalalithaa to be shifted to TN as protests continue

The Karnataka government is not keen on lodging J. Jayalalithaa in the Bangalore Central Jail and wants to shift the former Tamil Nadu chief minister to a prison in her home state.

Five-year-old Lankan girl molested in TN

A college student was arrested on Thursday for molesting a five-year-old girl at the Sri Lankan refugee camp in Chinnapallikuppam in Tamil Nadu.

Controversial plastic surgeon allowed to practice

Dr. Nimal N. Gamage, who was on bail in connection with the death of a lady doctor during cosmetic surgery at his clinic was permitted re-open his cosmetic surgery and resume his practice from tomorrow.

Assault on Dr.Nonis: MR orders probe

President Mahinda Rajapaksa has ordered investigations into the alleged assault on Sri Lankan High Commissioner in London Dr. Chris Nonis and also External Affairs Ministry Secretary Kshenuka Senawiratne 's complaint against Dr. Nonis, Government Information Department said.

Video: Kanthilatha’s mother arrested by police and remanded

The counsel appearing for the 35-year old woman, who was allegedly assaulted by a policeman at the Ratnapura bus terminal, said today his clients’ 65-year-old mother had been arrested on Wednesday and remanded over false allegations of prostitution.

Vehicle restriction on E03

The use of the Katunayake-Colombo Expressway (E03) for vehicles entering Colombo from Kandy and Negombo Roads will be restricted from 7 am to 9 am during weekdays from October 7.

MR presents official invitation to the Pope

President Mahinda Rajapaksa handed over the official invitation to Pope Francis today at the Vatican Apostolic Palace for the Pope to visit Sri Lanka in January.

Ratnapura woman demands Rs. 50 million

The 35-year old woman allegedly assaulted by a policeman at the Ratnapura bus stand filed a fundamental rights violation petition today seeking Rs 50 million as compensation.  

Gold medal for SL at Asian Games

Sri Lanka won the gold medal in the final match of Asian Games Men’s Cricket beating Afghanistan at Yeonhui Cricket Ground in South Korea today.

Video: Attempts to cause rift within DP: SF

Democratic Party (DP) Leader Sarath Fonseka today accused the main opposition political party had tried to woo some DP provincial councillors into its fold.

No softening of stand on SL: US

The US said that there has been no softening of its stand on Sri Lanka with regard to the human rights situation, as being reported in a section of the media.

More rains in next few days

The Meteorology Department said today the showery weather prevailing in the country would be enhanced due to the influence of Inter Tropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ).

Two drug rehabilitants found dead

Two of seven drug rehabilitants who had fled from a private drug rehabilitation centre in Dalugama, Seeduwa have been found dead in the Negombo lagoon, the Police said.

No softening of stand on SL: US

The US said that there has been no softening of its stand on Sri Lanka with regard to the human rights situation, as being reported in a section of the media.

UNP has secret plan for victory

The main opposition UNP is in the process of devising a secret plan to ensure victory at the next presidential election, the party’s Elections Affairs Secretary Talatha Athukorala said today.

Accident kills three in Kandy

Three persons were killed and another seriously injured after a van fell into the Pinga Oya in Katugastota, Kandy this morning, Police said. The van was heading to Kandy from Matale at the time of the accident.

TN CM reiterates demand for Katchateevu

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister O. Panneerselvam (OPS) has swung into action, shooting off a letter to the prime minister in the style of his predecessor J. Jayalalithaa demanding that Katchateevu Island should be recovered from Sri Lanka.

Govt. insists on third term

Ahead of a planned snap presidential election, the Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP), the largest constituent party of the government, will initiate a public seminar series to drive home the point that President Mahinda Rajapaksa is constitutionally entitled to contest for the third time, informed sources said yesterday.

Attorney in Korean job scam: Police

The CID told the Colombo Chief Magistrate today they were probing the alleged involvement of an attorney in the Korean job scam, to take appropriate action against the attorney.

UN to review SL

Sri Lanka’s human rights record is due to be reviewed by the UN Human Rights Committee next week during which issues pertaining to rights of persons belonging to minorities, violence against women and counter terrorism measures are due to be discussed.

MR leaves for Italy and Vatican

President Mahinda Rajapaksa left the Island this afternoon for a visit to Italy and the Vatican on an invitation by the Holy See. He is accompanied by First Lady Shiranthi Rajapaksa.

Video: Pension frauds: CID raids save Rs. 700 mn

Police today said the government had been able to save at least Rs. 700 million of pension funds from being drawn through fraudulent means, due to raids conducted by the CID during the past three months.

Video: Police wants Ratnapura woman’s statement

Police said today that they had informed the woman who was allegedly assaulted by a policeman at the Ratnapura Bus Stand to come to the police and make a statement so that she could be referred to a medical check up and to provide details to the courts.

Video: UNP has secret plan for victory

The main opposition UNP is in the process of devising a secret plan to ensure victory at the next presidential election, the party’s Elections Affairs Secretary Talatha Athukorala said today.

ITI capable of testing DCD levels

ITI was capable of conducting laboratory tests to the internationally accepted standards to determine DCD (Dicyandiamide) levels in imported milk foods in order to ensure consumers - children in particular - not to consume contaminated milk products, Technology and Research Minister Patali Champika  Ranawaka said today.