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.

Indian Tamil parties shocked by SC’s decision

Political parties wedded to Tamil nationalism on Friday expressed “shock and disappointment” at the Supreme Court’s decision to extend the stay on a February 19 order, directing the release of seven life convicts in the Rajiv Gandhi assassination case.

SL among 21 countries with rape in conflict

A new U.N. report names 21 countries including Sri Lanka where rape and other sexual violence has been committed in current and recent conflicts.

Body of infant found in Kelani River

The body of a newborn infant was found near 'Kalu Paalama' in the kelani River this morning, police said.

30-year-old SL man falls to death in Sharjah

The Sharjah Police are investigating the death of a 30-year-old Sri Lankan national on Thursday evening after he fell from the 24th floor of Al Mansoor Building near Lulu Hypermarket in Al Nahda area.

Packer's project approved

The two gazette notifications on mega projects by Australia’s business tycoon James Packer and JKH Waterfronts were passed in Parliament with a majority of 65 and 68 votes respectively this evening while Government ally JHU voted against both projects.

Video: We will show red light to Govt. - JHU

The Jathika Hela Urumaya (JHU) said today it had decided to vote against the three gazette notifications permitting the setting up of a mixed development project and flash a red light at the Government which was veering off from its stated principles of creating a national economy. Pictures

Uni. lecturer arrested for luring teenage girl via FB

A 55-year-old university lecture was today arrested by the National Child Protection Authority (NCPA) on charges of luring an underage child via the Facebook, officials said.

Father’s body recovered from Nilwala River

The body of the man who is alleged to have thrown his two daughters to the Nilwala River yesterday was recovered from the same river a short while ago, the police said.

China pledges to support SL at UN Security Council

While describing China as an ‘all-weather’ friend to Sri Lanka, China on Thursday pledged to continue its support to Sri Lanka at UN forums, the President’s Office said.

Virgin passenger plane in hijack scare

A Virgin Australia passenger plane was involved in a suspected hijack Friday after a drunk passenger attempted to break into the cockpit, a Virgin official told the Reuters news agency.

Marvan appointed new Coach

Former Cricketer Marvan Atapattu has been appointed as the National Team Head Coach and Ruwan Kalpage as the Interim Assistant Coach with immediate effect, the Sri Lanka Cricket announced.

Rajiv's killers not to be released for now: SC

In a significant development, the Supreme Court on Friday deferred the verdict in the assassination of former prime minister Rajiv Gandhi and referred the case to a larger Constitution Bench.

A Gobi associate arrested

A man, suspected to have been a close associate of the slain LTTE leader Ponniah Selvanayagam Kajeeban alias Gobi, was arrested by the Terrorist Investigation Department (TID) in Jaffna, police said.

England post too good to turn down, says Paul Farbrace

England's new assistant coach Paul Farbrace admitted on Thursday that it was impossible turn down the job even though he will have mixed feelings when he faces former employers Sri Lanka next month

Red notice on Nediyavan: Norway still evaluating the request

Norwegian Foreign Ministry said that it was still evaluating how to respond to the approach by the Sri Lankan government with regard to the red notice that make it necessary for Norway's government to arrest Perinpanayagam Sivaparan or Nediyavan...

Video: Marvan for top job – Jayasuriya non committal

Chief Selector of the national cricket team Sanath Jayasuriya today hinted that they may already have a replacement for the vacant head coaching position, saying that he and others involved in the recruitment process hope to discuss the vacancy with batting coach Marvan Atapattu, ahead of the tour of Ireland and England next month ???

Committee to probe Indian kidney racket

Following the shocking exposure of a medical racket involving some Indians and a Sri Lankan doctor to trade live kidneys for transplantation in Sri Lanka, the Health Ministry today appointed a one woman committee to look into the highly unethical and illegal human organ deal and report back in a month

Controversial gazette notifications passed

One of the three controversial gazette notifications that the opposition claims will legalize casinos was passed in Parliament a short while ago with a majority of 71 votes.

Video: SF seeks UN assistance for regime change

If the government and its leadership continue to be corrupt and keep oppressing the people, the opposition will have to seek the assistance of the United Nations (UN) to change the leadership, Democratic Party Leader Sarath Fonseka said today

SL briefs diplomats on action taken against terrorist funding

External Affairs Minister Prof. G.L. Peiris today briefed the Colombo based diplomatic community regarding the action taken by the Sri Lankan government against groups and individuals involved in terrorist funding and other activity connected with plans to revive terrorism

No casino; only a hotel: Govt.

Draft Strategic Development Project Bill doesn't allow any casinos and the project was only a hotel project, the Government Information Department said today

Zoo staff want jumbo dance back

Employees of Dehiwela Zoological Garden today staged a protest near the Zoological Garden urging the administration to restart elephant performances which were halted due to the bad health condition of the elephants

230 promoted as Chief Inspectors

Two hundred and eighteen (218) male Police Inspectors and 12 women Police Inspectors were promoted as Chief Police Inspectors by the Inspector General of Police with effect from March 17

Mahela, Sanga make up with Nishantha

Mahela Jayawardene and Kumar Sangakkara have shaken hands with Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) Secretary Nishantha Ranatunga and have resolved their differences at a brief but amicable meeting last evening at SLC head office, sources said

Video: Man throws his two little children into Nilvala River

Soldiers attached to the Matara 3rd Gemunu Watch today rescued two little children who were thrown 30 feet down the crocodile-infested Nilwala River from the Mahanama Bridge by their father ??? UPDATE

Special unit to handle religious matters

President Mahinda Rajapaksa said a special Police unit would be established within the Religious Affairs Ministry to inquire complains on religious matters, the government information department said

Tattooed British tourist to leave today

The British tourist, who was arrested and ordered to be deported Court for sporting a tattoo of the Buddha on her arm, is expected to leave the country after being held at the Mirihana Detention camp

Tsunami warning rehearsal today

A tsunami rehearsal will be conducted between 2.00 pm and 4.00 pm today covering 14 Districts in the country, the Disaster Management Centre (DMC) said