‘Buddha Bar’ in Italy sparks opposition

Sri Lankans in Italy urged the Sri Lankan Embassy to take immediate action to remove the name of the ‘Buddha’ which is being used on the name board of a Bar’ located at Sala Baganza in Parma, Italy

A father’s inhuman cruelty towards his daughter

A Madampe resident was arrested today on charges of having tied his seven-year-old daughter to a tree and throwing a nest full of ants on her, police said

Seven soldiers injured in accident

At least seven soldiers were injured when their truck skidded off the road and crashed into a Kitul tree at Bulagala in Dambulla in the early hours today, police said

NPC wants ban on overseas groups withdrawn

The Tamil National Alliance (TNA) - controlled Northern Provincial Council yesterday passed several resolutions demanding that the ban of 16 overseas Tamil groups be withdrawn forthwith, the Daily Mirror learns

UK's Swire meets NGOs on SL

British Minister of State, Foreign and Commonwealth Office Hugo Swire held discussions with representatives of several NGOs on Monday to discuss the follow-up to the UNHRC resolution on Sri Lanka passed in Geneva last month

Video: Existing laws sufficient to tackle religious disputes: SF

The special police unit established to deal with religious violence is not necessary as there are provisions in the existing laws to deal with such incidents, Democratic Party Leader Sarath Fonseka said today

Heavy showers; landslide warning

The Disaster Management Centre (DMC) has asked the residents of the Kegalle, Ratnapura and the Matale District to be vigilant as continuous heavy showers in these areas could trigger landslides

One dead fifteen injured in bus accident

One passenger was killed and at least fifteen people were injured when a bus skidded off the road and toppled over near Ihala Halpa in Demodara, Badulla this evening, the Police said

MR awarded with Bahrain’s Khalifa Medal

President Mahinda Rajapaksa was today awarded the prestigious Khalifa Medal, the highest honor in the Kingdom of Bahrain, Presidential Media Unit said.

Seven sentenced to death in Nuwara-Eliya

Seven accused found guilty of killing a person in Nildandahinna in 1994, were sentenced to death by the High Cout Judge Lalith Ekanayake today

Video: Bank robbers wearing full face helmet arrested

The police today arrested the two suspects involved in Bank robberies in Kirulapona, Kohuwala, Malabe and Rawatawatta. Pictures

MR arrives in Bahrain

President Mahinda Rajapaksa starting a two day state visit to Bahrain arrived in the capital city of Manama this morning, the Presidential media said

Gold concealed in mouth seized

Indian customs enforcers on Sunday seized 360 gm of gold from a Sri Lankan national who arrived at Thiruvananthapuram International Airport in a flight from Colombo.

JHU not in favour of Special Police Unit

Showing its displeasure over the setting up a special police unit under the Religious Affairs Ministry to inquire into complaints on religious matters, the Jathika Hela Urumaya (JHU) said today the move would result in unnecessary consequences in the country

Runs away with nine gems

A man who had come in the pretext of purchasing gems, had fled with nine gems during the transaction in a car from a hotel at Pahala Kadugannawa in Mawanella, a short while ago, the Police said

Probe on teacher who hung slippers round student’s neck

An inquiry is to be held over allegations that a female teacher at a school in Serunuwara had hung a pair of slippers round the neck of a schoolgirl as punishment for not wearing shoes to school

One killed in Sri Pada fall

One person died and two were injured after they slipped and fell during the Sri Pada pilgrimage near Indikatupahana this morning, Police said

Three Sri Lankan women held, gold seized at Bangalore airport

Three Sri Lankan women, who allegedly tried to smuggle in gold, were apprehended by the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) personnel at Kempegowda International Airport (KIAL) on Saturday night

A/L question paper setters removed

The sudden removal of university academics who set the GCE Advanced Level question papers in some of the subjects, have created waves within the education sector, Parliament was informed last week

Video: Illegal route permits steer private buses to doom: PBOA

The Private Bus Owners Association (PBOA) yesterday alleged that illegal route permits for expressways, distributed by officials, was rapidly decreasing businesses for private buses on normal routes along the Galle Road and connecting roads

Random checks on face-covered motorcyclists

A random check on motorists wearing face-covered helmets would be carried out throughout the day, Police said. 

Stop family planning, go unlimited-Mervyn

While claiming it was sad to see only the Sinhalese being instructed to limit the number of children in their families, Minister Mervyn Silva said today he was ready to help large families which were struggling to feed, clothe and educate their children. Pictures

Vatican declares Popes John Paul II and John XXIII saints

Huge crowds have gathered in Vatican City to see a historic ceremony where two popes - John Paul II and John XXIII - are declared saints.

Ulterior motive behind govt. action-TNA

TNA Leader R Sampanthan said that the government action to ban several organizations and individuals on the basis of aiding in attempts to regroup the LTTE, has also been perceived by independent observers as a reaction to the events that took place at the recent UNHRC sessions in Geneva.

Two die after consuming liquor in Mirigama

A get-together among friends ended in tragedy at Pallewela, Mirigama when two people including the host died and two others hospitalised last night after consuming liquor, police said

South Korean PM resigns over ferry disaster response

South Korea's prime minister announced his resignation Sunday morning, taking responsibility for the slow initial response to a ferry's sinking that has left nearly 200 dead with scores more still missing.

Courts to go hi-tech, says CJ

Chief Justice Mohan Peiris said the country's judicial structure would be subjected to reform and the judicial work in Courts would be transformed into an electronic Technology system in due course.

SL concerned over Ban's report to UNSC

Maldives extends continuous support to SL at Int’l Fora

The Maldivian Foreign Affairs Minister Ms. Dunya Maumoon had assured Maldives’ to Sri Lanka on the international front when she called on President Mahinda Rajapaksa at Temple Trees this morning.

Two Japanese Naval Ships in Colombo

Two Japanese Maritime Self Defence Force (JMSDF) ships, Samidare DD-106 and Sazanami DD-113 arrived at the Port of Colombo for a goodwill and supply visit on Friday.