Case on SF assassination attempt

The suspect who had been in remand custody for more than 6 years in connection with the assassination attempt of Former Army Commander Sarath Fonseka in a suicide bomb blast at the Army Headquarters in 2006 was yesterday further remanded till May 30 by a Colombo Court

Anoma more hopeful now than before

Former Army Commander Sarath Fonseka’s wife Anoma said yesterday she had not been notified by anyone of her husband’s impending release despite reports to that effect

Judge’s house bombed

A bomb has been hurled at the residence of Marawila Additional District Judge and Magistrate Chandana Kalansuriya at Marawila a short while ago. No casualties reported, police said

Protest by students

Students and parents staged a protest in front of the Education Ministry in Isurupaya today against the new circular brought to stop students moving from a national school to another. The protest was organized by the National Movement to Protect Schools. Pix by Waruna Wanniarachchi

Aide says grandmother not in house as Dhanuna came

Giving evidence in the case filed against Dhanuna Tillekeratne’s grandmother, a domestic aide who had been employed at her home told Court that Mrs. Tillekeratne (grandmother) had not been at her residence when Dhanuna Tillekeratne arrived there on February, 2010

Actress appears in court

The pictures show actress Angela Seneviratne accompanied by several actors and actresses appearing before the Colombo Magistrate Court today in the case against possessing hashish that had apparently been mailed to her name and address. Pix by Kushan Pathiraja

Fraud in Matale police

Two woman police constables and a home guard were interdicted for their alleged involvement in a fraud in the Matale Police Headquarters. They are alleged to have misappropriated the reward fund

Third day rehearsals of the victory parade

Rehearsal for the “Victory Day” military parade scheduled to be held on May 19th to commemorate the defeat of the LTTE and the unification of the country was held this morning at the Galle Face. Pix by Kithsiri de Mell

More facilities for SL refugees

The Indian State government yesterday announced some more welfare measures for Sri Lankan Tamil refugees living in camps.

23 Police Officers transferred

Twenty-three police officers- including three SSPs, four SPs and four ASPs were transferred with immediate effect based on service requirements, the Police Headquarters announced.

Chinese ambassador takes her leave

The Chinese ambassador to Sri Lanka, Mrs. Yang Xiuping meets President Mahinda Rajapaksa at Temple Trees before she left for China after her service period was over. Pix by President Media Unit

Sun Sea case: Two men charged

The man who allegedly purchased the ship-Sun Sea-that carried 492 Tamils to Canada has been charged with illegally organizing its entry, as has another person who was onboard the rickety craft.

Two VIP mill owners ruling paddy fields in Polonnaruwa

The parliamentary Committee on Public Enterprises (COPE) has in its inquiries found that two politically influential mill owners in the Polonnaruwa district have defaulted on the repayment of loans amounting to Rs.300 million borrowed from a state bank, it is learnt.

UNP doubts whether Govt. is genuine

The United National Party (UNP) said today there were questions whether the Government was genuine about Monday’s bilateral talks with the UNP though there was the possibility of a broad dialogue with all opposition political parties to resolve the national issue. 

Gas explosion: 18 hospitalized

A liquid petroleum gas pipeline explosion at a crab packing factory in Dankotuwa this morning left 18 workers suffering from respiratory problems and requiring hospital treatment, police said. They said except for one all the others are women.

University Employees Union protest

The pictures show the members of the University Employees Union (UEU) repressing the university non academic staff protesting in front of the University Grant Commission (UGC) today urging the government to fulfill their several demands. Pix by Nisal Baduge.

Heavy showers expected –Met Dept

The Meteorological Department today warned that heavy showers will be expected in the coming weeks with the Southwest monsoon condition becoming active over Sri Lanka.

“Victory Day” Rehearsals

Rehearsals for the “Victory Day” military parade scheduled to be held on May 19 to commentate the defeat of the LTTE and the unification of the country was held yesterday and today morning at the Galle Face. The picture shows army personnel during the rehearsals of the second day. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Jayasuriya duped in Toronto

A group of international cricket players, including Sri Lanka's Sanath Jayasuriya say they are still waiting to get paid after participating in a marquee event in Toronto this past weekend.

Police entry copies to be issued speedily

The Sri Lanka police department has introduced a facility to obtain a copy of the original police entry instantly, Police spokesman Ajith Rohana said

SF will be released soon: MR

Jailed former Army Commander of Sri Lanka Sarath Fonseka, who led the Eelam war IV against the Tamil Tigers and helped win it, is set to be released shortly

Indian worker’s death: Questions over visas

Amid the death of an Indian worker at a Gampaha steel factory, immigration and emigration authorities are asking people to help trace foreigners working in Sri Lanka without valid work permits, officials said yesterday.

Gota’s war

President MahindaRajapaksa during the book launch of ‘Gota’s War- The crushing of Tamil Tiger Terrorism in Sri Lanka’ this evening at Waters Edge, Battaramulla. Pix by Kushan Pathirajah

French nationals injured on safari ride

Five French Nationals on a Habarana Elephant Safari were admitted to the Habarana Hospital after falling from the elephant they were riding. A hospital spokesman said four of them left the hospital as they had minor injuries while another was still getting treatment as his condition was serious.

UNP delegations meets MR

A UNP delegations led by Opposition Leader Ranil Wickremasinghe met the President at Temple Trees today. Pix by Sudath Silva

Watcher stuck by remote controlled gate

A watcher of a house at Bulugahagoda in Ganemulla was found dead at the gate of the house. Ganemulla Police conducting inquiries into the incident said the victim Kanthan Ganeshan (50) had his neck accidentally stuck in the remote controlled gate. Pictures

Anoma at Colombo High Court

Anoma the wife of former Army Commander Sarath Fonseka visits the Colombo High Court premises today to attend the court trial against Fonseka and Senaka Haripriya De Silva for allegedly harbouring Army deserters. The case was postponed since Fonseka was hospitalized for treatment for Asthmatic Bronchitis at Nawaloka Hospital. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Ranil meets MR

UNP leader Ranil Wickramasinghe called on President Mahinda Rajapaksa at the Temple Trees this morning, Presidential Spokesman Bandula Jayasekera said

2 arrested with 25 black turtles

Two persons were arrested in Galle for allegedly capturing Black Turtles to sell for meat, Galle police said

Telegrams campaign over teacher appointments

The Association of Educational Professionals’ is planning to send 3000 telegrams to the Ministry of Education on May 16th against the ministry’s delay in giving appointments to trainees who had passed out from the College of Education