Seven caught at BIA with 3Kg. of heroin

Seven suspects were taken into custody at the Bandaranaike International Airport with 3 kilograms of heroin in their possession.

President hoping to become PM: Tilvin

President Maithripala Sirisena is hoping to become the Prime Minister under the new Constitution, JVP General Secretary Tilvin Silva claimed on Saturday.

Power disruption in certain areas

A power disruption was reported in several parts of the country mainly in the Southern Province and Kandy areas for over thirty minutes due to a technical fault today, the CEB said.

Lankadeepa wins most popular newspaper award

Our sister papers Daily Lankadeepa and and Sunday Lankadeepa won the most popular newspaper award for the tenth  consecutive time  at  “SLIM-Nielsen Peoples Awards’ last night.

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TNA to take up Sampur Power Plant issues with India

Tamil National Alliance (TNA) chief R.Sampanthan has said that he will discuss with the Indian High Commission the “substantial” environmental problems that will be created if India sets up a 500 MW coal-fired power plant at Sampur in Eastern Sri Lanka.

Met. Dept. expects slight change

A slight change in the prevailing hot and dry weather could be expected in the next few days, the Meteorology Department said today.

Deepika, Ranveer at friend's wedding in SL

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US Naval Ship “Blue Ridge” in SL

Always proud to watch SL boys play: MS

Commenting on the nerve wracking game between Sri Lankan and England for the World T20 yesterday, President Maithripala Sirisena yesterday tweeted that he would always be proud to watch the Sri Lankan boys play despite the outcome of the game.  

Two foreigners arrested with indigenous plants and cocoons

Two foreigners and a Sri Lankan were arrested with five caterpillar cocoons and several herbal plants indigenous to Sri Lanka in Kaduwela yesterday.

COPE orders CEB to set up Special Task Force

The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) has been ordered to establish a Special Task Force to find alternative power solutions to the power crisis, Committee on Public Enterprises (COPE) Chairman MP Sunil Handunnetti said.

Cabinet green light for extra vehicle for MPs

The Cabinet has approved a proposal submitted by the Media and Parliamentary Affairs Ministry to provide an extra vehicle to MPs apart from the vehicle which would be given on permits entitled to them, Minister Gayantha Karunathilake said.

Lankan refugee attempts suicide in TN; saved

A Sri Lankan refugee on Saturday tried to commit suicide by slitting his throat at a bus stand in Tamil Nadu but was overpowered by some people and rushed to a hospital, Police said.

Three Lankans charged with vehicle theft in Dubai

Three Sri Lankans fugitives in Dubai had allegedly sold eleven cars worth Dirham 2.8m in the absence and without the knowledge of their employer, the Dubai Criminal Court heard yesterday.

Uduwe Dhammaloka Thera at CID

CID records statement from Dhammaloka Thera

The CID today recorded a statement from Ven. Uduwe Dhammaloka Thera regarding his statements on the death of Ven. Maduluwawe Sobitha Thera.

Man arrested while transporting 5kg of heroin

A man was arrested by the Police Narcotic Bureau on charges of transporting 5kgs of heroin in a three-wheeler in Welisara last night, Police said.

Drug kingpin Wasantha brought to SL

Drug kingpin Wasantha Mendis who was arrested in Thailand a few days ago was brought to Sri Lanka today and was taken into custody by the Police Narcotic Bureau at the Bandaranaike International Airport, Katunayake.  

Sampur lands returned to owners

No Islamist jihadi groups in SL, says Study

There are no Islamist jihadist groups in Sri Lanka, said a study commissioned by the Colombo-based International Centre for Ethnic Studies (ICES).

Welcome rains in 2 days; Met. Dept.

Rains can be expected in two days from March 28 ending the dry climatic condition prevailing in many parts of the country, the Meteorology Department said.  

Some ministries to come under PM

Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe has decided to bring under his supervision several ministries, which were subjected to bureaucracy during the Rakapaksa regime, that have not been able to achieve the targets set for the first two quarters.

Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi sprinkled with blessed water seeking rain

Power and Energy Ministry yesterday sprinkled bless water (Pirith Pen) on the Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi in Anuradhapura wishing for rainwater to fill the major reservoirs for hydro power generation.  

Parliament to meet as Constitutional Assembly on April 5

Parliament will meet on April 5 for the first time as the Constitutional Assembly to appoint committees to work on the Constitution-making process, House Leader Lakshman Kiriella said today.

CEB assures uninterrupted power supply

The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) has curtailed hydro power generation at some of the plants because of the the prevailing dry spell but will not lead to constant power cuts, Chairman Anura Wijepala said.

Sea water seepage causes drinking water problem

The Disaster Management Centre (DMC) said sea water had seeped into the rivers in the Kalutara and Matara Districts due to the prevailing dry weather.

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Air Force intensifies security checks at BIA

Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) has intensified security checks at all arrival and departure points at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake in the aftermath of the bomb explosions that rocked Brussels recently.