SL delivers drinking water to Malé

The Government of Sri Lanka has commenced the delivery of drinking water to Maldives with effect from last evening, soon after a state of emergency was declared in the island nation due to a shortage of water.

Domestic gas prices reduced

The price of a 12.5 kg domestic gas cylinder will be reduced by Rs. 250 with effect from midnight, Co-operatives and Internal TradeMinister Johnston Fernando said.

Three dead after consuming illicit alcohol

Three persons from Moneragala have died due to consuming illicit alcohol while four others have been hospitalized.

Thundershowers in several areas: Met Dep.

The Meteorology Department said today thundershowers exceeding 100mm could be expected in some parts of the country.

Unanimous support for Maithri at UNP convention

The resolution to support common Opposition candidate Maithripala Sirisena at the upcoming Presidential polls was unanimously passed at the UNP special convention a short while ago.

US rejects Min. Gunaratne Weerakoon’s bribe allegations

The US Embassy in Colombo rejected the allegations by Minister Gunaratne Weerakoon that he was offered a ‘bribe’ by outgoing US Ambassador Michele Sison.

Video: Arms to destroy LTTE bought during UNP regime: Ruwan

UNP National Youth Front President and Parliamentarian Ruwan Wijewardene said yesterday that all arms and ammunition to destroy the LTTE were purchased during the previous UNP regime.

Ex-CJ Shirani B to back Maitri

Impeached Chief Justice Shirani Bandaranayake will back common opposition candidate Maitripala Sirisena, particularly on her stand that the executive presidency should be scrapped, political sources said.

Fuel prices reduced

The prices of petrol, diesel and kerosene have been reduced from midnight yesterday, the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation said last night.

Maldives in water crisis after fire at treatment plant

The government of Maldives has declared a state of emergency after a fire at a water treatment plant cut off drinking water to the capital.

Youth Front Convention

Agreement signed with Bangladesh to import rice

Sri Lanka signed an agreement with Bangladesh on Wednesday in Dhaka to purchase 25,000 metric tonnes of rice from Bangladesh.

My rival candidate is Chandrika: MR

President Mahinda Rajapaksa said today the real candidate he was facing at the January 8 presidential election was not common opposition candidate Maitripala Sirisena but former President Chandrika Kumaratunga.  

Video: BBS not for Maithri or MR

Bodu Bala Sena (BBS) said today it would not support the Common Candidate because of the past and present activities of the members of his alliance.

I got gastritis due to CBK: Anura Yapa

Newly-appointed Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) General Secretary and Minister Anura Priyadharshana Yapa said today he came down with gastritis during the Presidency of Chandrika Kumaratunga because they had to keep eating short eats while waiting for her for hours.

BASL to take legal action against CMC

Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) said today it would take legal action against Colombo Mayor A.J.M. Muzammil and Municipal Commissioner BandraniJayawardene if the illegal hoardings were not removed by Monday.

Video: Modernised planetarium opens

Traffic jam along Olcott Mawatha

Traffic congestion was reported along Olcott Mawatha opposite the Fort Railway Station due to a protest staged by some University students, police said.

SL backed NFP resolution passed at UN

Sri Lanka was among the countries that have contributed to a resolution, which was approved at United Nations General Assembly on No First Placement of Weapons in Outer Space (NFP).

Ranjan says move to arrest him

United National Party (UNP) MP and popular actor Ranjan Ramanayake today rejected the allegation that he had made the defamatory phone call to Sports Minister Mahindananda Aluthgamage during a TV talk show and said it was a fabrication and a ruse to arrest him.

Gold, bronze for SL at world meet

Harshana Tillekaratne of Maliyadeva College (Boys) Kurunegala has won a Gold Medal at the World's School Chess championship concluded yesterday in Brazil. Harshana won the medal for under eleven age group.

Diesel and kerosene oil used to set fire, says forensic report

Forensic report in the context of  the murder of 80 persons alleged to have committed by LTTE in the year 2006 in Mullaitheevu, Oddusuddan, Inthimadu and Samalankulam areas reveal that diesel and kerosene oil had been used to burn the dead bodies.

Remove banners, cut-outs: Polls chief

Elections Commissioner Mahinda Deshapriya has sent out instructions to all local government institutions to remove cut-outs and banners put up in connection with the forthcoming presidential elections.

CID to probe Naveen’s bribe allegation

Media and Information Minister Keheliya Rambukwella said yesterday that the Criminal Investigation Department had launched an investigation into the alleged statement by former minister Naveen Dissanayaka that he was offered some Rs. 100 million to stay in the government.

Gold returned to rightful owners

Maithripala opens his new office

Rajitha’s home burgled

Former Minister Rajitha Senaratne’s residence at Hettimulla in Beruwala had been burgled last night and goods worth more than Rs.100,000 had been stolen, police said.

Sathosa lorries carry MR image

WPC 2015 Budget passed

The 2015 Budget of the Western Provincial Council was passed today by a majority of 14 votes with 55 members voting in favour and 41 against.

England captain banned from fourth ODI

England captain Alastair Cook has been given a one-match ban for his side's slow over rate in Wednesday's one-day international win over Sri Lanka.