Fresh moves by CBK

Former President Chandrika Bandaranaike Kumaratunga, who recently returned to the country from an overseas stay, is playing a ‘pivotal role’ in working out a common agenda to bring forward a candidate acceptable to all the parties in the opposition, Daily Mirror.

Massive security for India-SL ODI

Nearly 1,500 police personnel will be deployed for the upcoming one-day international cricket match between India and Sri Lanka at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Uppal on Sunday.

Another man arrested for harassing Wariyapola girl

A 17-year-old youth was arrested for having allegedly harassed the Wariyapola girl by attempting to pull her by the hand while at the Kurunegala bus terminus, the Kurunegala Police Headquarters said.

Maldivian trio arrested in SL on their way to Syria

Three Maldivians who were allegedly on their way to join rebel forces in Syria have been apprehended in Sri Lanka and subsequently deported, the Maldives Police Service (MPS) said on Thursday.

Don’t speed on the A9- Police

The Police today requested drivers not to speed when driving on the A-9 to and from Jaffna, and especially between Mankulam to Kilinochchi, because of the high death rates reported from road accidents due to speeding.

DNA tests to identify unrecognisable body parts

Police spokesman Ajith Rohana said today that DNA tests would be conducted to identify the unrecognisable body parts that were recovered from the Meeriabedda landslide.

Madras HC dismisses plea on death row fishermen

The Madurai bench of the Madras high court on Thursday dismissed a petition that stated that a Sri Lankan court could not try the case of five Indian fishermen who were sentenced to death for smuggling narcotics.

British HC calls all Lankans to respect diversity

British High Commissioner John Rankin on Thursday called on all Sri Lankans to respect diversity and to work together to achieve reconciliation.

Video: Seeking SC opinion is a joke: Ranil

United National Party (UNP) National Leader Ranil wickremesinghe said today he considered it a joke to seek a Supreme Court opinion on the constitutionality of president Mahinda Rajapaksa contesting the presidential election for a third term.

Video: MSD officers not involved in Malaka brawl: Police

Investigations have revealed that the two Ministerial Security Division (MSD) officers who accompanied Malaka Silva, were not involved in the alleged assault of the foreign couple at a night club in Colombo, the Police said.

TN fishermen stay away from sea demanding their release

Protesting the death sentence awarded to five members of their ilk by a Sri Lankan court for drug trafficking, about 30 lakh fishermen in Tamil Nadu went on a one-day strike on Thursday, urging the Centre to put pressure on Colombo for their release.

Video: Seeking blessings on Il Poya day

STF deployed in Negombo

Police and Special Task Force (STF) personnel were deployed in Kuttiduwa Beach area in Negombo Town to maintain law and order after a clash broke out between two fishing communities in the area.

President to issue gazette on poll on Nov.19: Minister

Investment Promotions Minister Lakshman Yapa Abeywardana told a media briefing at the SLFP head office yesterday that President Mahinda Rajapaksa would issue a gazette extraordinary on November 19 instructing the Elections Commissioner to conduct a presidential election.

Mangala shelves crossover plans?

United National Party (UNP) Parliamentarian Mangala Samaraweera, who is in the midst of speculation about plans to join the government, had shelved his decision after the party assured to address his grievances, the Daily Mirror learns.

EX-CJ cries foul

Former Chief Justice Sarath N. Silva said yesterday the move by the President to seek an opinion from the Supreme Court was to preclude parties such as him from going before the Supreme Court.

Launch of seven books

Video: Ranil wants to defeat regime

The Rajapaksa regime should be defeated and the Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) should be allowed to function in order to safeguard democracy in the country, United National Party (UNP) National Leader Ranil Wickremesinghe said today.

Light Infantry Colours Night

Video: Koslanda shows importance of Digital IDs: Commissioner

The proposed digital Identity Cards would be the most efficient source of data in future and could be useful when providing information on people in tragic situations like Koslanda landslide, Registration of Persons Department Commissioner General R.M.S Sarath Kumara said.

Video: Ranil next presidential candidate: Sajith

United National Party (UNP) Deputy Leader Sajith Premadasa said today the party had decided to field UNP National Leader Ranil Wickremesinghe as its candidate at the forthcoming presidential election and there was no argument about that.

A friend in deed

MR seeks SC opinion on third term

President Mahinda Rajapaksa today sought the Supreme Court’s opinion on the constitutionality to contest for a third term under the 18th Amendment to the Constitution

Flawed nature of OISL is being exploited-SL

Minister of External Affairs Professor G. L. Peiris has expressed regret at the manner in which the processes of the OHCHR investigation on Sri Lanka (OISL) is being carried out, pointing out that such flaws are being exploited by parties with vested interests to deceive masses affected by the conflict.

Video: ‘Sammabhimani’ Spiritual Programmes

Sanga, Mathews shortlisted for ICC awards

Kumar Sangakkara and Angelo Mathews have been shortlisted for both prestigious ICC Cricketer of the Year award and ICC Test Cricketer of the Year award, the International Cricket Council announced.

Brothel raided in Maharagama

Four sex workers were arrested during a raid by the Organised Crimes Investigation Unit on an alleged brothel being run under the guise of an Ayurvedic Medical Centre in Weerakkody Mawatha, Maharagama last evening, police said.

Court allows SF to go to S’pore

Colombo High Court allowed the Former Army Commander General Sarath Fonseka to leave the country for Singapore for further treatment for a period of one month from today. Colombo High Court Judge also allowed the Captain Senaka de Silva to visit Singapore for a period of one month.

BIA strike called off

The trade union action launched by the Sri Lanka Nidahas Sevaka Sangamaya employees at the Bandaranaike International Airport- Katunayake has been called off a short while ago.  

Woman goes to Police over breast surgery

A 41-year-old woman had lodged a complaint with the Peliyagoda Police over a complication following a reduction mammoplasty surgery.