EgyptAir Hijacker arrested

The hijacking of a domestic Egyptian flight that was forced it to divert to Larnaca airport in Cyprus has ended with all hostages being released and the hijacker surrendering.

John Amaratunga must be arrested: Dullas

The joint opposition today called for the arrest of Tourism Development, Christian Religious Affairs and Lands Minister John Amaratunga saying he was responsible for the removal of the walking path at Mabola in Wattala.  

Speaker visits Blue Ridge

EgyptAir hijacker wants letter delivered to ex-wife

An EgyptAir flight which was diverted and forced to land in Cyprus was reportedly hijacked by a man who wanted to deliver a letter to a woman, who may or may not be his ex-wife.

Sanga and I left to allow room for new T20 team: Mahela

Responding to questions about the retirement of Mahela Jayawardena and Kumar Sangakkara before the World T20 championship, Mahela tweeted that he and Sanga had retired giving enough time to build a new team.

HC rejects granting bail for Sicille

The Colombo High Court Today rejected granting bail for Sicille Kotelawala, in connection with the Golden Key case, because of the failure to produce a Government executive officer as one of the sureties.

EgyptAir domestic flight hijacked, heads for Cyprus

An EgyptAir passenger plane heading from Alexandria to Cairo carrying 82 passengers was hijacked and forced to head to Cyprus, civil aviation sources and police said.

Japan lends $400mn to SL for airport expansion

Japan has loaned $400 million to Sri Lanka to build a new terminal at the island's main international airport which suffers congestion from growing tourism, it was announced yesterday.

Five Lankan and two Thai women arrested at a brothel

Seven women including two Thai national, and a Manager of a brothel which had been operating as an Ayurvedic medical centre in Wellawatta, was arrested in a raid last night.

Govt. to launch 'Post school education' programme

The government will introduce a new change in the education system by May this year, Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe said yesterday.

Sniffer dogs at Welikada prison

Woman nabbed with hashish in Hikkaduwa

A 45-year-old woman was arrested by the Excise Department's special squad today in Hikkaduwa for allegedly possessing hashish mixed 18 chocolate slabs with an estimated street value of Rs. 5 million.

Nothing wrong in increasing allowances to MPs: Daya Gamage

There was nothing wrong in increasing the allowances given to Members of Parliament, Minister of Primary Industries Daya Gamage has said.

PM declares open Royal MAS Arena

CEB error

The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) announced a daily three-hour power cut from today till March 31 and withdrew its statement, which included a detailed schedule of power cuts, soon after it was published on the CEB website.

Walking track not removed by Megapolis Ministry: Patali

The Megapolis and Western Development Ministry was not behind Sunday night’s removal of the walking track at Mabola in Wattala, Minister Patali Champika Ranawaka said today.  

Everest Expedition: Jayanthi & Johann leave for Nepal

Two Sri Lankans, Jayanthi Kuru-Utumpala and Johann Peris who are gearing up to climb Mount Everest, left for Nepal this afternoon.

Dilantha, two others indicted

The Attorney-General today served indictments on racing star Dilantha Malagamuwa and two others on charges of having defrauded a Japanese national of US$ 600,000, on four counts.

Man bites Sub-Inspector’s genitals

A Sub Inspector had his genitals bitten when he tried to stop a group of drunkards at a railway level crossing in Kosgoda last night.  

Heavy rains in N’ Eliya

Boat owner shot dead in Ambalangoda

An individual was shot dead at the Fisheries Habour in Ambalangoda a short while ago.

MR held early election as he failed to deliver: MS

Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa had failed to find solutions to the problems the country was facing, and that was why the former Government called for a Presidential Election two years before the predecessor’s term ended, President Maithripala Sirirsena said yesterday.

FCID in Singapore over Krrish project

A team comprising the Financial Crimes Investigation Division and the Attorney General’s Departments left for Singapore last week in connection with the investigations relating to the controversial Krrish Square mixed development project.

I was right to defend SL’s human rights record: Abbott

Former Australian prime minister Tony Abbott has defended his decision not to join the “human rights lobby against the tough but probably unavoidable actions taken to end one of the world’s most vicious civil wars which took place in Sri Lanka”, the Australian reported on Monday.  

UNPers upset over naming SF as Kelaniya organiser

Days after Field Marshal Sarath Fonseka’s statement, claiming that he was offered the UNP organiser post in the Kelaniya electorate, UNP activists in the Kelaniya Electorate held a media discussion on Saturday (26) in Kelaniya.  

72 migrant workers return to SL

Seventy two migrant workers who were provided shelter by Sri Lankan Missions in the Middle East arrived at the Bandaranaike International Airport today.

Dancing master accused of assaulting mentally challenged woman

Maharagama Police had conducted inquiries into a complaint that veteran dancing teacher Kulasiri Budawatta had assaulted a mentally challenged woman.  

SLFP Seniors to meet President

Against the backdrop of emerging political challenges, the SLFP seniors holding posts in the government are planning to meet with President Maithripala Sirisena to discuss how to deal with the situation, it is learnt.  

Future decline of electricity will not affect the National Grid

The Minister of Power and Renewable Energy Rajith Siyambalapitiya said the CEB would manage the supply of electricity  so as not to affect the National Grid even in an event of future decline in the generation of electricity that may arise due to the low water level in the  reservoirs  caused by the lack of rain.

Suicide bomber kills at least 38 in Pakistani park

A suicide bomber killed at least 38 people outside a public park in the eastern Pakistani city of Lahore on Sunday, rescue officials and police said, striking at the heart of Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif's political heartland of Punjab.