Principal dies during military training

The Raddolugama Pangnananda National School Principal died this morning due to an accident occurred while participating in the military training programme for Principals at the Rantambe Cadet Training Camp.

Lankan elephant ‘Mali’ in pink of health-expert

Sri Lankan elephant 'Mali', now in Philippines appears to be in the pink of health—if a bit on the stout side—but it’s too early to tell if the most famous resident of the Manila Zoo should stay or go, a visiting Thai elephant expert said.

Two IPs interdicted

Two police Inspectors attached to the Galaha police station have been interdicted after allegedly being found under the influence of liquor while on duty, Police Media Spokesperson Buddhika Siriwardena said.

No compromise in DMK stand on SL issue-Karuna

Rejecting the charge that his party had compromised on its stand in the Sri Lankan Tamils issue by joining hands with Congress for the Rajya Sabha elections, DMK President M Karunanidhi today said the support was unconditional and was confined to the specific polls.

TNA decides not to participate

The Tamil National Alliance on Saturday decided not to participate in the Parliamentary Select Committee appointed to resolve the national problem, a party official said.

Mandatory for drivers to carry eco certificate

The Motor Traffic Department said today it was mandatory for vehicle drivers to carry the eco certificate which was a must for vehicle registration

India, SL seek to double bilateral trade volume

Officials from Sri Lanka and India held talks on trade, investment and economic cooperation here aimed at doubling the bilateral trade volume.

SL, Pakistan vow to secure regional stability

Pakistan’s Chief of Army Staff General Ashfaq Parvez Kayani today said that his country and Sri Lanka ‘would do everything possible to achieve regional stability while cementing regional Co-operation.’

TNA yet to decide on PSC participation

The Tamil National Alliance (TNA) said today that the alliance is yet to make a decision on participating in the Parliament Select Committee appointed to study and make relevant changes to the 13th amendment.

CID retrieves more ATM cards from Ukrainians

The CID investigating into the arrest of the three Ukrainians who were in possession of credit cards have recovered 71 more credit cards, a machine used to activate ATM cards, three mobile phones, a laptop and more than Rs.3 million in cash along with foreign currency notes, police said

SL-Pakistan in talks on regional security concerns

Sri Lanka yesterday held talks with Pakistan on the sequence of security concerns that were emerging in the Asian region, the Army Headquarters said.

Lankan navy rescues 4 stranded TN fishermen

The Sri Lankan navy personnel have rescued four Tamil Nadu fishermen, who were stranded in mid sea near Thalaimannar, yesterday

Australia sends more Lankans

A further 22 Sri Lankan irregular maritime arrivals have been returned to Colombo after failing to  meet Australia’s international obligations, the Minister for Immigration and Citizenship, Brendan O'Connor, said.

Video: President Rajapaksa himself for 13A - Mangala

UNP parliamentarian Mangala Samaraweera said today President Mahinda Rajapaksa was an experienced and veteran politician and he would not act against the 13th Amendment, if he was to take a decision on his own

Three Ukrainians in police net

Three Ukranians who were in possession of 14 credit cards and Rs. 900,000 were arrested this afternoon in Katukurunda, Kalutara.

More training for SL officers discussed-Army

Sri Lanka and Pakistan have explored the avenues of receiving more and more training opportunities for Sri Lankan officers in Pakistan, in addition to ongoing training programmes, the Army Headquarters said

C’wealth wants to make practical difference in SL

The Commonwealth said it preferred to make a practical difference in Sri Lanka as opposed to criticising lack of progress in the implementation of the Lessons Learnt Reconciliation (LLRC) report from ‘afar’.

Central province wants 13 A amended

The Central Provincial Council today voted in favour of the proposed amendments to the 13th amendment by a majority of 30 votes inclusive of 2 UNPers and an SLMCer.

Trading begins after halt at the CSE

Trading at the Colombo Stock Exchange commenced a short while ago, after trading was temporarily suspended early this morning.

One way rehearsal in Maradana

The Police said today that the road from the Maradana bridge leading up to technical junction and the Sri Sangharaja Mawatha roundabout leading up to Maradana will be made one way on June 29, and June 30 from 8 am to 4 pm

Video: British tourist murder suspects threatened witnesses:CID

The Criminal Investigations Department (CID) informed the Colombo Chief Magistrate’s court today that the case of the murder of British tourist Kuram Shaikh was transferred to Colombo due to the suspects allegedly threatening witnesses.

CSE trading temporarily held up

Trading at the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) has been temporarily suspended due to an issue in the operating trading system software

Two grenades found outside Rathgama PS chairman’s house

A parcel containing two hand grenades was found outside the Rathgama Pradeshiya Shaba Chairman’s house last night, police said

Two killed in train-lorry collision

Two people were killed in a lorry train collision when the lorry tried to drive past an unprotected railway crossing at Ambanawatta in Mirigama this morning, police said.

Four school boys in hospital after rugby match assault

Four students were admitted to the Kandy General hospital following a clash in an inter-school rugby match between two leading Kandy schools this afternoon at Bogambara grounds, hospital sources said

Lankan court extends remand of TN fishermen to July 11

A court in Sri Lanka has extended to July 11 the remand of the eight fishermen from Tamil Nadu, detained by the island nation's naval personnel on June 15

Two years RI for two Ukrainians

Colombo High Court Judge Preethi Padhman Surasena sentenced two Ukranians to two years rigorous imprisonment after they pleaded guilty to 26 charges of defrauding several banks to the tune of Rs 11.1 million by withdrawing money from ATMs using forged credit cards

Video: Military camps coming up in North: PWC

An organization calling itself the  ‘People’s Wall of Comradeship’ (PWC) which includes members of the JVP today said the authorities were constructing Military Camps in the Northern Province and focusing on militarisation instead of establishing democracy in the region.

MEP wants 13 A repealed

Devolution of political and land powers to district units would be a viable option instead of the Provincial Council system, the Mahajana Eksath Peramuna (MEP) led by Minister Dinesh Gunawardane said today.

Quintuplets born in Kandy

A 26 year old mother from Madwala Kandy gave birth to quintuplets at the Kandy General hospital today,