SL rupee hits record low

The Sri Lankan rupee fell to a record low of 133.60 against the dollar on Tuesday on importer demand for the U.S. currency as an IMF delegation went into a sixth day of discussions on the last tranche of a $2.6 billion loan

Four Nigerians arrested in Negombo

Four Nigerians who had overstayed their Visas were arrested in Negombo by the tourist police. Among those arrested were two men, one women and a small girl

SL removed from ‘list of shame’

Sri Lanka has been removed from the ‘list of shame’ of the United Nations Chief’s annual report on children and armed conflict claiming that the island nation ‘successfully completed Security Council-mandated programs to end the recruitment and use of children.’

Dengue strikes Foreign Bureau

One female administrative officer at the Sri Lanka Foreign Employment Bureau’s (SLFEB’s) head office at Battaramulla had died of dengue, and 30 other members of the staff had been hospitalised during the last two weeks due to dengue, official sources said

US exempts Sri Lanka

The United States on Monday exempted Sri Lanka and six other nations from U.S. economic sanctions after they significantly reduced their imports of Iranian oil, foreign media reported

50 hospitalised due to ice-cream poisoning

At least 50 people were hospitalised due to food poisoning in Kalmunai at a wedding and a birthday party separately, Kalmunai Police said. Police said that these persons, who fell sick after consuming Ice-cream were admitted to the Kalmunai Hospital for further treatment

No invitation to join UNP: DNA

There is no invitation from the United National Party (UNP) to the Democratic National Alliance (DNA) to join together, DNA president Jayantha Ketagoda told Daily Mirror Online yesterday

Bandaranaike out, Shangri-La in?

Pictures show a survey being conducted for the removal of the Bandaranaike statue at Galle face Green. This statue will be removed for the construction of the Shangri-La Hotel. Hong Kong-based Shangri-La Hotels and Resort is one of the world’s most respected hotel companies. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Interpol database integrates with SL

Defence Secretary Gotabaya Rajapaksa said today, that the Interpol database services were integrated with the Sri Lanka Immigration Border Control System

CTGLA protest

Chauffeur Tourist Guide Lecturers Association of Sri Lanka (CTGLA) today staged a protest in front of the Galle Face Green roundabout urging the authorities to fulfill their demands and proposals. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Sison reiterated long-standing US policy-US

The US embassy in Colombo clarifying the statement made by Ambassador designate to Sri Lanka Michele J. Sison about Sri Lanka before the U.S. Congress, said the Ambassador’s statement reiterated long-standing US policy toward Sri Lanka, including calls for further demilitarization of the north

Man stabs lover and commits suicide

An ambulance driver committed suicide after stabbing his lover, a nurse, to death at the Katuwana Hospital last night, police said.

Heritage park at Thoppigala

Pictures show Sri Lanka Army personnel building a heritage park and a war memorial for the three forces and the police in the Thoppigala area after its capture from the LTTE. They are hoping to complete the construction with in two months. A souvenir shop and a museum are also to be constructed. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

Tamil Nadu did all they could: Cooray

There is no necessity for the Sri Lankan government to stage its displeasure to the Tamil Nadu government over the recent ordeal faced by Minister Reginald Cooray.

Soldier arrested with cyanide capsule

A soldier was arrested for possessing a 9mm automatic pistol, 4 bullets and a cyanide capsule yesterday, police said. The suspect was residing at Pulasthipura at the time of the arrest and will be produced before the Polonnaruwa Magistrate today

Upside down

Pictures show a SLTB bus which met with an accident injuring 22 passengers near the Bogawantalawa estate when it skidded off the road last night. (Pix by Ranjith Rjapaksa)

Vegetable prices to increase?

Traders and consumers are seen here busy with their activities at the Vavuniya market this morning. The price of vegetables in Vavuniya is expected to increase due to the farmers moving out of the industry. Pix by Romesh Madushanka-Wanni

CAA inquiring

Following reports of infant milk producers selling milk contrary to the price band introduced by the Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA )Chairman of the CAA Rumy Marzook said that there they have not received any complaints into the matter yet

22 injured as bus skids off road

Twenty-two persons were injured when an SLTB bus met with an accident near Bogawantalawa estate when it skidded off the road last night, police said

Tamara in Geneva kept in dark by Ministry

Sri Lanka’s Permanent Representative in Geneva. Tamara Kunanayakam said yesterday that she had been kept in the dark by the External Affairs Ministry regarding its preparations for the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) session scheduled for this month

Swiss prosecutor takes Tamil investigation abroad

The Swiss Federal Prosecutor’s Office will take its investigation into suspected money laundering by 12 members of the Swiss Tamil Tigers (LTTE) to the Netherlands and Sri Lanka, it was reported on Sunday

Missing skulls: Two arrested

The Dehiwala Zoo Chief Veterinary Surgeon and a veterinary section assistant were taken into custody in connection with the three missing skulls that were being preserved in a deep-freezer in the zoo.

Socialist party seeking cheap publicity- Tilvin

The Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) today accused the breakaway Frontline Socialist Party (FSP) of looking for cheap publicity by making false allegations against the mainline JVP.

Five Lankans arrested in Kuwait

Five Sri Lankan were arrested after ransacking an apartment in Al-Farwaniya, in Kuwait, The Kuwait Times reported.

Unruly passenger arrested

A passenger on a Colombo bound flight from Dubai was arrested for unruly behaviour by the Katunayake Police on Saturday.

Another boat load found

Australian authorities have rescued 32 suspected Sri Lankan asylum seekers after their boat crashed on to rocks off the Cocos (Keeling) Islands.

Countdown begins…

The 100-day countdown to the ICC World Twenty 20, 2012, which is to be held in Sri Lanka began today at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium grounds in Kandy.  Picture shows over 350 school children from the Kandy district forming a giant '100' at the Pallekele Stadium.  ICC Chief Executive Haroon Lorgat, President of Sri Lanka Cricket, Upali Dharmadasa and several senior players were present. - Pix by Kushan Pathirajah

My life is under threat-SF

Former Sri Lankan army chief Sarath Fonseka, who was recently released from prison, Sunday said his life is under threat and he needs to be provided with tighter security.

House of First Lady’s brother robbed

The house belonging to Sri Lankan airline Chairman Nishantha Wickremesinghe, who is First Lady Shiranthi Rajapaksa’s brother, was robbed on Thursday night, police said.

Top DIG transferred

Deputy Inspector General of Police of the Greater Colombo Area I M.Karunaratne has been transferred to the Puttlam District with immediate effect, according to service requirements, the Police headquarters announced today. Puttlam District DIG E.A. Edirisinghe has been appointed as the DIG Greater Colombo.