Three stabbed near Court; one dies

A 61-year-old man was killed while his son and daughter were injured when a 51-year-old man -- whose daughter was kidnapped and sexually abused by the son -- stabbed them while they were leaving the Hulftsdorp Magistrate’s Court after the deceased’s son was granted bail.

Two killed in accident

At least two persons were killed and seven persons were injured when a container collided with a small lorry at Welisara this morning, the Police said.

Another woman hospitalised after beautification treatment

Police said that another woman who had taken medicine for beautification from the Beauty Parlour in Bambalapitiya was admitted to a hospital in London after having become ill

Japan considering providing patrol ships to SL

The Japanese government is considering providing patrol ships to Sri Lanka to help the South Asian country strengthen its maritime surveillance capabilities, a Japanese government source said

India must respect Lanka sovereignty: Avdhash

Avdhash Kaushal, the Indian social worker, who has been appointed as one of the five advisors to the Sri Lankan Presidential commission on missing persons and war crimes, has said that India should respect Sri Lanka’s sovereignty while trying to help the latter resolve the Tamil question

Briton arrested for threatening

A tourist from the United Kingdom had been taken into custody for abusing and obstructing duties of a medical officer of the Arachhcikanda Government Hospital.

Five women nabbed for gambling

Five women had been taken into custody for gambling at a house near a temple in Bulathsinhala, the Police said.

Drug detection: Pakistani nabbed at BIA

A Pakistan national, who is one of the main suspects in connection with the discovery of more than 150 kgs heroin from Orugodawatta and Katugastota, was arrested by law enforcement authorities when the suspect was coming from Karachchi at the Bandaranaike International Airport, on Saturday.

Nallur Kanthan Ther

The annual grand Ther (Chariot) festival of one of Sri Lanka’s most revered Hindu temple, the Nallur Kandaswamy Temple, was held amidst thousands of devotees thronging the temple this morning. Pic by Kushan Pathiraja

Nature gone wild; Three killed

Three people had been killed during the last few days due to inclement weather and related incidents, the Disaster Management Centre said today.

Father kills baby

A man had been taken into custody for allegedly killing his  baby daughter, the Police said. The man had dashed his one year and nine month old daughter on a rock due to a family dispute

Passing out ceremony

A passing out ceremony was held yesterday for thirty six Tamil female soldiers who were recruited to the Sri Lankan army force. The ceremony was held at the 22 Division in Trincomalee. Pix by Amadoru Amarajeewa

Two Policemen assaulted

Two policemen on patrol were assaulted at the Urubokka town by two retired security forces men last night

TN fishermen call off Pamban bridge siege agitation

Rameswaram fishermen, who have been on an indefinite strike to secure their boats impounded in Sri Lanka, dropped their plan to lay siege to the Pamban bridge, scheduled on Saturday, following appeals from officials

Libya migrant boat sinks with more than 170 on board

A wooden boat carrying up to 200 migrants has sunk just one kilometer (half a mile) off the Libyan coast, the coast guard said on Saturday, and most passengers were feared drowned

Otara, Mahela, Sanga etc.. take up Ice Bucket Challenge

Several local celebrities including politicians, singers and cricketers took a dousing during the past few days in the name of raising funds for various charities by being part of the Ice Bucket Challenge that has taken up the online sphere by storm. 

300 families affected by inclement weather: DMC

The Disaster Management Centre (DMC) said today 1267 people from 300 families have been affected by the prevailing inclement weather.

Sri Lanka must ensure justice for Tamils: Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today urged Sri Lanka to ensure "equality, dignity, justice and self-respect" for its Tamil minority.

Sri Lankan detained at BIA with gold

A 35-year-old Sri Lankan who attempted to smuggle two pieces of gold slabs valued at Rs 1.1 million was detained at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) yesterday and handed over to Customs at Airport Departure lounge.

India insists on 13A as way forward for Lanka

Indian External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj told a visiting delegation of Sri Lankan Tamil Members of Parliament on Friday that New Delhi continues to look at the 13th amendment as the framework for a political solution in the island nation.

Sea tragedy: one dead, one missing

A 15-year-old child went missing while his nine-year-old brother died on admission to the Tangalle Hospital when they went for a sea bath off Tangalle last evening, police said.

Two brothers killed in head-on collision

Two brothers aged 23 and 26 from Bambalapitiya were killed in a head-on collision between the car they were travelling in and a private bus at Kosgama in Miriswatte early this morning, police said.

Prompt action could have saved my wife-Husband

At the inquiry by Colombo Additional Magistrate Augusta Atappatu into the death of Dr. P.A Priyanganie while undergoing beautification surgery, her husband said his wife could have been saved if she was promptly treated and the clinic properly equipped with proper equipment and skilled staff.

Aranyani declines funds from Malsha’s Ice bucket challenge

Aranyani, a local animal welfare trust, to which the funds raised by UPFA western provincial councillor Malsha Kumaratunga’s Ice Bucket challenge were to be donated, has declined the donation.

What a weight

A vehicle on Duplication Road in Kollupitiya was crushed under a tree which was uprooted by the heavy rains and strong winds today. A three-wheeler was also damaged in the incident injuring the driver. Pix by Kushan Pathiraja

Video: Queries over Embassy spending on MPs

The Sri Lankan Missions in the United States and Britain have made payments amounting to millions of US dollars to cover the expenses of government MPs and ministers visiting these countries, though there was no special allocation made for the purpose, Parliament were informed today.

Does it smell good?

Pro food – Pro pack 2014 which showcases international processed food, beverage packaging and agricultural business began today at the BMICH. It will end on Sunday (24). Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

Video: Hirunika takes up Ice Bucket Challenge

Promptly accepting fellow Councillor Malsha Kumaratunga’s challenge, UPFA provincial councillor Hirunika Premachandra has participated in the Ice Bucket Challenge and posted a video online

Janaka Perera killing: 2nd accused pleads guilty

The second of the two accused, indicted by the Anuradhapura High Court on charges of assassinating Major General Janaka Perera and 29 others in a suicide bombing, pleaded guilty to the charge before North-Western Provincial High Court Judge Sunanda Kumara Ratnayaka.

Two men die inside well

Two people who had climbed down a well in Mahawela this morning had died from breathing difficulties, the police said.