Invoke blessings on Army

Top officials of the Sri Lanka Army participated in religious ceremonies held at the Ponnambalam Rameshwaram Hindu temple in Kochchikade this evening to invoke blessing to the army flags and the respective regiments. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

Harin, et al swear in

Leader of the Opposition of the Uva Provincial Council Harin Fernando and the members of the UNP group were sworn this morning by Governor of the Province C. Nanda Mathew at the Governor’s Secretariat. Secretary to the Governor H.M.Somatilleka was present at the occasion. Pix by Prasad Rukmal

Video: LP gas price reduced

The price of a domestic 12.5 kg gas cylinder would be reduced by Rs. 250 from midnight today on a Presidential directive.

19 hospitalised in bus collision

Nineteen passengers were hospitalised following a bus accident near Lumbini College in Kandy this morning, the Police said.

Video: Excise probes into Kelaniya licence issue

The Excise Department has launched an investigation to look into Minister Mervyn Silva’s claim on issuing a liquor license to a hotel in Kelaniya despite the objections of him and Buddhist monks.

Stranded Lankan fishermen safe: Fisheries Dept.

The Sri Lankan fishermen who were stranded due in their boats to strong winds in the Myanmar waters were safe, the Ministry of Fisheries has said.

Video: Deserted...

Colombo Fort and many other railway stations were seen deserted due to the ongoing island wide strike launched by the Professional Railway Trade Union Alliance (PRTUA). The Railway services countrywide came to a standstill from midnight yesterday. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Another Deputy Minister appointed

UPFA Nuwara-Eliya MP V.S. Radhakrishnan was sworn in as the Deputy Minister of Botanical Gardens and Public Recreation before President Mahinda Rajapaksa this morning, Presidential Secretariat said.

Man stabbed to death in Kollupitiya

A 64-year-old person was stabbed to death in a room at his residence in Kollupitiya last night, police said.  Initial investigation revealed that a knife was used to carry out the murder

Many stranded due to railway strike

A large number of commuters have been stranded due to the ongoing island wide railway strike which was launched by the Professional Railway Trade Union Alliance (PRTUA) last night.

We are not judging SL : UNHRC chairman

We are not judging Sri Lanka; our attempt is to evaluate the extent of Sri Lanka’s compliance with the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR), said UN Human Rights Committee chairman Sir Nigel Rodley yesterday

Basil says will not take UNP challenge lightly

Economic Development Minister Basil Rajapaksa said yesterday the ruling party would not take lightly the challenge posed by the main opposition United National Party (UNP) to have a national election next year.

Back to life

Most of the waterfalls and the reservoirs in the hill country have come alive after the heavy rains experienced in the area during the past few days. Pix by Ranjith Rajapaksa

Indian Hindu nationalists say 'no' to alliance with BBS

An Indian Hindu nationalist group said today that it has no intention of forming an alliance with a hardline Buddhist group in Sri Lanka.

SB likely to get same treatment: IUSF

Following the incidents at the Sabaragamuwa University where Higher Education Minister S.B. Dissanayake was forced to leave through an alternate route on Sunday, the Inter University Students Federation (IUSF) today said he would likely to get the same treatment at other universities as well in future.

Railway strike: Night mails cancelled

All the night mail trains leaving to Badulla, Batticaloa, Trincomalee and Palai and return trains have been cancelled due to the planned trade union action by the Professional Railway Trade Union Alliance (PRTUA) from midnight today, Raiway Control Room said.

Capturing the fleeting moment

Two monks are seen taking pictures of the Gangaramaya Temple today, where many religious activities were held to mark Vap Full Moon Poya Day. Pix by Kushan Pathiraja

Police search for seven athletes missing from Asiad

South Korean police are searching for seven athletes including two Sri Lankans who have disappeared from the Asian Games athletes' village in an attempt to find jobs, police said Wednesday.

Six injured in Expressway accident

At least six persons were injured due to an accident near Kurundugahahatemma entrance of the Southern Expressway this afternoon, the Police said.

Murali urges cricketers to bowl within rules

Sri Lanka's world record holder Muttiah Muralitharan, once called for chucking during his controversial career, Wednesday urged bowlers around the world to bowl within the rules or else change their actions.

Two OICs sentenced to 4 years RI

Ampara Crime Investigations Branch OIC and Traffic Branch OIC who stood indicted on charges of torturingtwo suspects in custody were found guilty and sentenced to four year rigorous imprisonment by Badulla High Court.

Depression moving away from SL: Met Dep.

The Meteorology Department said today the depression in the South-east Bay of Bengal had intensified into a cyclonic storm and was expected to move towards Indian east coast.

Video: SF may contest at presidential election

The Leader of Democratic Party (DP) Sarath Fonseka today said he would consider contesting at the Presidential Election, but would weigh all available options.

Man killed by crocodile

A 62-year-old man died after he was attacked by a crocodile at Gaminipura in Kataragama last night, the Police said.

SL not shy away from making considered choices

Sri Lanka's Permanent Representative to the UN in Geneva yesterday noted before the UN Human Rights Committee that Sri Lanka does not shy away from making considered choices and stressed on the fact that it is set at differentiating, in the best interests of its people.

MR can’t seek SC opinion on 3rd term: Ex-CJ

Former Chief Justice Sarath N. Silva PC said yesterday the President could not seek the opinion of the Supreme Court on the constitutionality of seeking a mandate for a third term.

Video: Malaka to contest at a General Election: Mervyn

Public Relations and Public Affairs Minister Mervyn Silva said today his son Malaka would definitely come into politics at a future General Election.

Sri Lanka Army 65th Anniversary

Sri Lanka Army conducted religious ceremonies today to commemorate its 65th anniversary. A mass was held at the All Saints Church in Borella, conducted by Rev. Maxwell Silva. Seen here is Rev. Silva conducting the mass. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana 

Police wants statement from videographer

Police said today they had asked the man who videoed a woman being beaten by a policeman in Ratnapura to give a statement as he is wanted as a witness.

Video: Mervyn wants liquor license cancelled

Minister Mervyn Silva today alleged that a liquor license has been granted to a hotel in Kelaniya despite opposition from him and Buddhist Monks, and threatened that the issue was important enough for him to leave the government.