UNP nomination board: Sajith busy campaigning

United National Party (UNP) Hambantota District MP Sajith Premadasa said today he had informed the party of his inability to be a member of the nomination board, which was appointed to select suitable candidates for the elections to the provincial councils

Thalatha yet to decide

UNP Ratnapura District Parliamentarian Thalatha Athukorala today said that she had yet to decide on the participation on the UNP nomination board appointed in view of the upcoming Provincial Council elections

Navy Chief in Maldives

Navy Commander Jayanath Colombage accompanied by Navy Seva Vanitha Unit President, Mrs. Srima Colombage is currently on an official visit to the Maldives.

Water levels rising after heavy rains in Polonnaruwa

The Civil Security Department (CSD) today said the water levels at the Maduru Oya and the Kuda Oya in Polonnaruwa have risen because of the heavy rains in the area.

Maldives probing reports of local celebrities’ misconduct in SL

The Maldives Police Service has confirmed it is looking into allegations of sexual misconduct and consumption of alcohol made against local celebrities by news website “mvyouth”.

Wanted SL 'terrorist' walks into French police

A Sri Lankan man wanted on an international arrest warrant for terrorism has been discovered in France by accident, after he walked into a police station to complain about poor working conditions.

New laws to the rescue of LG Chiefs

Cabinet approval has been given to draft new bills which, if enacted, will empower mayors and chairmen of local authorities to remain in office further despite the defeat of annual budgets, Daily Mirror learns.

Fallen rock blocks Kandy-Mahiyangana road

The Kandy-Mahiyangana main road has been blocked due to a fallen rock near the third bend of the 18 bends amids t heavy rain, police said.

Video: Casinos operate with Government’s blessings: Ranil

UNP National leader Ranil Wickremesinghe said today Sri Lanka received Buddhism and a rich culture with the advent of Arahat Mahinda Thera, but now we have received casinos and ethanol detrimental to the nation

GL to meet Kurshid

Sri Lankan and Indian External Affairs Ministers Prof. G.L. Peiris and Salman Kurshid are to meet later this month to discuss ‘all aspects of the bilateral relationship,’ including the fishermen issues, the government said today

Sajith, Thalatha in UNP nomination board

The UNP Leadership Council today announced the appointment of a 12-member nomination board comprising MPs Sajith Premadasa and Thalatha Athukorala in view of the upcoming provincial council elections

Albino Turtle found ?

An Albino Turtle believed to be the one lost in a turtle hatchery in Kosgoda, was recovered from the house of the hatchery owner’s daughter, police sources said today

Two Chinese war ships in Trinco

Two Chinese war ships, 'Jing Gangsha' and 'Heng Shui' arrived at the port of Trincomalee yesterday on a good will visit.

Fire at Melsiripura market complex

A stalls complex dealing with cut pieces of cloth  in  Melsiripura, was gutted today. The dealers had stored a large stock of cut pieces collected at cheap prices from garment factories

Three tourists with Wallapatta arrested

Two Chinese and a Malaysian were arrested at Kalawana last night on charges of having in their possession 12 kilos of Wallapatta

Sponsors can’t withhold passports of SL workers

Sri Lankan household workers will no longer be required to surrender their passports to their sponsors according to a new agreement signed on Monday between the Kingdom and Sri Lanka

Prof. A. V. Suraweera passes away

Chancellor of the Rajarata University and a former Deputy Minister Professor A. V. Suraweera has passed away following a sudden cardiac arrest this morning at the age of 83 at his residence, his family said

SL link to Goa gold smuggling

Smuggling of gold into Goa appears to have a Sri Lanka connection, Goa Customs Commissioner V.P.C. Rao says adding that in recent times, non-resident Indians have been used to legally carry gold in small quantities

Turtle slaughterhouse raided in Negombo

The Walana police Anti- Vice squad today raided a place where turtles were slaughtered to be sold for meat in Pitipana, Negambo, and arrested the person who surreptitiously operated it for a long time

Student hospitalised following assault by Dy. Principal

A Deputy Principal of a school in Kadawatha was arrested today for allegedly assaulting a grade 11 student who has been admitted to the Ragama hospital, the Kadawatha Police said

Opening of Galle to Matara expressway put off

The Government has decided to postpone the opening of the Galle -- Matara section of the Southern Expressway by another month. This section was to be commissioned on January 31 by the President

SL releases 20 jailed Indian fishermen

The External Affairs Ministry today announced that India and Sri Lanka had begun the process of releasing fishermen trapped in Lankan jails

Hikkaduwa prayer centre protest: 24 suspects identified

The Police said today they had identified 24 suspects and would take legal action against them in relation to Sunday’s protest on two ' prayer centres' in Hikkaduwa belonging to an evangelical denomination

Woman nabbed with gold at BIA

A twenty one-year-old woman was arrested by Katunayake Airport security officials today for smuggling 1003 grams of finished and unfinished jewelry worth Rs. 5,364,000 to India, Customs spokesman said.

Examination dates released

Examinations Commissioner General W.M.N.J. Pushpakumara said today the dates for this year’s examinations have been finalised.

Video: Hirunika appointed

Hirunika Premachandra received the letter of appointment as the Co-organiser for the SLFP of the Colombo-Central electorate a short while ago from President Mahinda Rajapaksa, the Government Information Department said.

Vajira Neththikumara to be charged

The Colombo Fort Magistrate today directed the Slave Island police to file a charge sheet against Vajira Nettikumara, who owned the building where the Union Place gambling centre was located

Saudi and Sri Lanka to sign labor pact today

Saudi Arabia and Sri Lanka will sign a landmark labor pact on Monday in a renewed bid to regulate hiring of domestic workers from the island nation and to ensure protection to all domestic help already employed in the Kingdom.

US envoy’s visit to SL delayed

The diplomatic-row between the United States (US) and India has delayed the planned visit of United States (US) Assistant Secretary of State Nisha Desai Biswal to Sri Lanka this month, it is learnt.

Release of Indian fishermen only after talks-SL

Sri Lanka on Sunday said it will not release over 200 Indian fishermen lodged here before the Indo-Lanka fisheries talks, scheduled in New Delhi later this week to resolve a major irritant in bilateral ties.