CA: Wild call

The Court of Appeal issued notice on Minister of Wildlife Resources and Conservation Vijith Vijayamuni de Soyza and Wildlife Department on two petitions filed against an alleged illegal elephant registration racket.

OIC arrested in toddy bribe

An Officer-In-Charge of the special investigation unit of the Excise Department had been arrested while accepting a bribe of Rs. 50,000 by the officers of the Bribery Commission today.

UNP to question politico’s visit to schools

The main opposition United National Party (UNP) said it would raise questions in Parliament about the incidents which occurred at several Colombo schools last week during a visit by a politician and a singer.

Only PSC can issue orders on PC Chief Secretary

The Supreme Court today ruled that only the National Public Service Commission (PSC) can issue circulars on the Provincial Council Chief Secretary, who is an officer under the National PSC.

Will summon SL high commissioner: Sushma

External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj on Monday said the government will summon the Sri Lankan High Commissioner over a derogatory article mentioning Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J. Jayalalithaa.

NDB request for stay order dismissed

A request for a stay order by the National Development Bank (NDB), to prevent former Chief Justice Shirani Bandaranayake’s counsel from obtaining the assistance of computer experts to access bank documents and files, was dismissed by Colombo High Court Judge M.T.B Morias.

Witness protection sought for BASL president

The Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) today filed a motion before Chief Magistrate Gihan Pilapitiya requesting security for BASL President BASL Upul Jayasuriya, who had complained of death threats.

SI killed, three injured in accident

A Matara Police Sub Inspector was killed and two police personnel and a suspect arrested in a ganja raid were injured when a tipper lorry crashed into a police jeep.

SL junior cricket team deported from Chennai

A junior cricket team from Sri Lanka, which arrived here to participate in a private tournament, was sent back today owing to security concerns, senior police officials said. The 16-member team had arrived from Colombo last night and were put up at an accommodation in the city.

Security tightened at Sri Lankan Airlines office

Consequent to the attack on the Sri Lankan Airlines booking office here on Saturday, the City Police has provided security to the office. A team of police personnel have been deployed in front of the office to thwart any such untoward incidents.

Musically missing

Almost all organisers, who organise concerts and musical shows, were presented by local and internationally renowned artists in Colombo during the recent past have defaulted entertainment tax; CMC member Sunil Withanage alleged yesterday.

Yes, it’s a Blue Sapphire

The precious stone which a Police Assistant attempted to sell in Anuradhapura for Rs.40 million recently had been identified as a Blue Sapphire by the officials of the National Gem and Jewellery Authority and the Department of Archaeology, sources said yesterday.

Call to sue lanka, author of scurrilous write-up

The AIADMK on Sunday sought legal action against those responsible for the publication of the controversial article on the Sri Lankan government website recently. Representatives of the party’s legal wing met DGP K Ramanujam and sought action under Section 66A of the Information Technology Act.

Chinese President Xi to visit SL

Chinese President Xi Jinping plans to visit India, Pakistan and Sri Lanka in the coming weeks and his programme is being coordinated with the governments of the three countries.

Anura’s Will case goes to SC

The Supreme Court granted leave to appeal against the judgment of the Colombo Civil Appellate Court which refused to accept a photocopy of an alleged last Will as evidence to the testamentary action filed by Ms. Sunethra Bandaranaike claiming the property of the late Anura Bandaranaike on the basis of intestacy. 

Misbah wants Pakistan to spoil Jayawardene's farewell

Pakistan will do whatever it takes to win the two-test series in Sri Lanka even if it means spoiling senior batsman Mahela Jayawardene's farewell party, captain Misbah-ul-Haq said on Saturday

Scottish police continue to train SL forces

A Scottish police project to train Sri Lankan security forces is due to continue until 2015, despite calls for the project to end over concerns at the country's human rights record

Two DIGs transferred

Two DIGs have been transferred with immediate effect on the instructions of the Inspector General of Police (IGP) N. K. Illangakoon due to service requirements, Police said

Manchanayake new IRD chief

R.M.R.W. Manchanayake had been appointed as Acting Commissioner General of Inland Revenue Department (IRD) with effect from August 1, the Ministry of Finance and Planning said today

Fire at Maharagama supermarket

A fire broke out inside a supermarket building in Maharagama a short while ago, Police said. They said the Kotte fire brigade and the Police had been deployed to douse the fire

SL illegally returning Pakistani asylum seekers: UN

Sri Lanka must stop deporting Pakistani asylum seekers, a practice banned under international law, the U.N. refugee agency UNHCR said on Saturday

SriLankan office in Tiruchi attacked

The police arrested two persons who stoned the Sri Lankan Airlines booking office in Tiruchi on Saturday evening

UNHCR fails to take action on refugees in SL: Govt

While accusing the UNHCR of failing to take necessary action to manage the asylum seeker/refugee population stationed in Sri Lanka, the government today said that these asylum seekers are being encouraged to return, in the vital security interests of Sri Lanka.

Action against those inciting violence: Army

Army said today strict action would be taken against those who circulate false information with the malicious objective of creating social disharmony among communities.

Showery weather expected

The Meteorology Department said today heavy falls exceeding 100mm is expected in some parts of the country while cloudy skies and showery weather is expected over southwestern parts of the country due to a low level wind convergence and an atmospheric disturbance over vicinity of Sri Lanka.

If necessary we would take further action-India

While expressing its satisfaction over the immediate removal of the derogatory photographs of the Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu and the Indian Prime Minister appeared in Sri Lanka’s Defence Ministry website, India yesterday said it would take further action if required.

Suspected drug dealer shot dead in Borella

A man who was suspected to be a drug dealer was shot dead inside a saloon by an unidentified gang at Sahashrapura in Borella last night, police said.

157 asylum seekers transferred to Nauru

The 157 illegal maritime arrivals (IMAs) who were transferred to the Department of Immigration and Border Protection facilities in Curtin earlier this week have been transferred to Nauru overnight for offshore processing, the Australian government said.

Fishermen firm on ‘sail to Katchatheevu’

The Rameswaram fishermen have resolved to go ahead with their ‘sail to Katchatheevu’ agitation on Saturday, pressing for the release of all arrested fishermen with boats.

US gunning for Gota?

{jcomments off}Attempts are being made by some quarters in the United States to frame war crimes charges against Defence Secretary Gotabaya Rajapaksa in respect of the incidents that had allegedly taken place during the last lap of the war against the LTTE.