Kaduwela Sudu arrested

Kaduwela Sudu alias Weligama Sudda alias Millage Sudath Kithsiri, who was wanted for the killings of Kaduwela Wasantha and several others, was arrested by the Peliyagoda Crime Division at Kotelawala in Kaduwela today.  

Malaria infected Indian found in Nuwara Eliya

A Malaria infected Indian national was reported from Nuwara Eliya, the Health Ministry said today.

April 15th a public holiday

Home Affairs Minister Vajira Abeywardena has declared April 15th Friday as national holiday due to the Sinhala and Tamil New Year celebrations which falls on April 13 and 14.

President warns security officer against harassing journalists

President Maithripala Sirisena sternly warned a security officer of the president's security detail when journalists complained to him of the threatening attitude of that officer towards the journalists.

We should go to Panama to find SL money

Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe said today that Sri Lanka should now go to Panama to find Sri Lankan owned money.

Mahinda commends PM’s China visit

Former president and MP Mahinda Rajapaksa today commended the official visit undertaken by Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe to China.

Port City to resume as Spl. Financial and Business Centre

The Chinese-funded Colombo Port City project which had been stalled earlier citing environmental and legal irregularities will be resumed as a Special Financial and Business Centre under the Western Mega-City plan, Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe told reporters in Colombo today.

7.1 magnitude quake strikes Pakistan, tremors felt in India

A 7.1 magnitude earthquake jolted several parts of Pakistan on Sunday afternoon, the Pakistan Meteorological Department said, causing fear and panic among residents who vacated buildings for the duration of the almost ‘three-minute-long quake.’

Arresting me would be wild goose chase: John

Replying to a query from the media regarding the statements of a group of individuals that Minister John Amaratunga was responsible for the demolition of the Wattala jogging track and that he should be arrested, he said that it would be wild goose chase that would never materialize.

No action, talk only: Swaminathan on NPC

Northern Provincial Council has become a “no action - talk only” scenario depriving the legitimate basic needs of the Tamil Community which elected the provincial political authoritiesto address the pressing requirement, Minister of of Prison Reforms, Rehabilitation, Resettlement and Hindu Religious Affairs D. M Swaminathan said in a statement.

MR has been allowed a massive security detail- MS

President Maithripala Sirisena said that he has allowed former president Mahinda Rajapaksa to have a massive security detail including two helicopters even though he was defeated during the last Presidential election.

Centre firm on bridge across Palk Strait connecting SL

Indian BJP-led NDA government at the Centre was firm in its proposal to build a bridge across Palk Strait, connecting Dhanushkodi, the eastern tip of Rameswaram Island and Talaimannar in Sri Lanka, Union Minister of State for Road Transport, Highways and Shipping Pon Radhakrishnan said.

Individual shot dead in Middeniya

A 39-year-old individual was shot dead by unidentified gunman at Buweliaia, Middeniya last night, the Police said.

Fishermen repatriation at IMBL

India temple fire: At least 75 killed

At least 75 people were killed and more than 200 injured in a fire at the Puttingal temple in the Indian state of Kerala on Sunday morning, Assistant Police Commissioner K. Laljy told CNN.

96 Indian and 9 SL fishermen repatriated

Sri Lanka Navy today assisted the repatriation of 96 Indian fishermen, released from Sri Lankan custody.

Harsha breaks down during ‘ambulance’ speech

In an emotional address, Deputy Foreign Affairs Minister Dr. Harsha de Silva yesterday claimed that the Indian aided pre hospital ambulance service project had got off the ground successfully.

SL requests equity swap for China debt

Sri Lanka asked China to swap some of the $8 billion it owes China for equity in infrastructure projects and offered to sell stakes in Sri Lankan companies to Chinese ones, Sri Lankan officials said today.

NPC receives over 900 complaints

National Police Commission (NPC) said today it had received a total of 923 complaints so far out of which, 203 had been investigated.

Owners of Indian boats detained in SL seek interim relief

Owners of boats detained by the Sri Lankan Navy on the charge of crossing the International Maritime Boundary Line have appealed to the government to provide interim relief.

6th stage of Virusara Privilege Cards

IGP calls on Navy Commander

Probe against 'eloped' principal and teacher

An investigation was launched by the Education Ministry against a married principal of a leading boys’ school in Colombo and another married female teacher of the same college who had reportedly eloped.

Security withdrawn not to disgrace MR

State Minister of Defence Ruwan Wijewardene today said the withdrawal of military personnel from former president Mahinda Rajapaksa’s security detail was never aimed at humiliating him or putting his life in danger.

Alternate highway exits for festive season

The Highways Ministry today predicted of possible traffic congestion at the exit points on the Southern Expressway during the New Year season between April 08 and 13 and April 15 and 18 and advised the motorists to use alternate exit points to avoid traffic congestion.

New Mahanayake of Asgiriya delivers first anusasana

Mahanayake of the Asgiriya Chapter Ven. Warakagoda Gnanarathana Thera, said he would uphold the dignity of the post and perform his duties, leaving no room for any allegations against him or the Mahasangha.

Plan to systematically expel JVP- Lal Kantha

JVP Politburo member K.D. Lal Kantha claimed that there is a plan to systematically expel the JVP from national politics through an election system and the party already held discussions with President Maithripala Sirisena in this regard.

Third party cannot harm China-SL friendship: Jinping

While claiming that the Chinese government only considers Sri Lankan people and its policies and not personalities and political parties when assisting Sri Lanka, China’s President Xi Jinping today said that a third party cannot harm the friendship between Sri Lanka and China.

Increase in ministers essential to run National Govt.: Musthapha

The increase of ministers was essential to carry out the duties of a national government, Provincial Councils and Local Government Minister Faiszer Musthapha said today.  

Guard-of-Honour by SL Army for outgoing IGP