78-year-old German lady missing in Meemure

A-78-year-old German lady who was visiting Meemure in Udadumbara with a group of 11 German nationals went missing since yesterday, police said.

Brothel raided in Boralesgamuwa

Ten 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 Boralesgamuwa yesterday, police said.

Creationists trying to undermine alien research in SL: Wimal

Western ‘creationists’ were trying to rob Sri Lanka of crucial data related to extra-terrestrial life to further their agenda and undermine Buddhist teachings on the universe, Minister Wimal Weerawansa has said.

How’s the budget?

President Mahinda Rajapaksa is greeted by TNA MP R. Sampanthan during the tea party held at the parliament after the budget speech today. Pix courtesy Presidential Media and Samantha Perera

Video: How is the country bumpkin’s Budget: MR

After presenting the 2015 Budget in Parliament, President Mahinda Rajapaksa asked the opposition, "How is the Budget presented by the country bumpkin."  

Sabaragamuwa Uni reopens on Monday

The Sabaragamuwa University that had been closed for more than three weeks will reopen on October 27, the university administration said.

3 women killed in Matale

Three women were killed at Raththota in Matale when a tree fell on them while they were working on a tea estate this afternoon, police said.

Power disruption to the Southern Province

Power supply to the Southern Province was interrupted due to the tripping of the Southern Transmission line a short while ago, CEB said.

Three Lankan spies Chargesheeted in India

India’s National Investigation Agency (NIA) filed a preliminary chargesheet against three Sri Lankan nationals, who were arrested over alleged espionage attempt, in Chennai city court on Thursday, the New Indian Express reported.

32-year-old hacked to death

The body of a 32-year-old three-wheel driver, who appeared to have been hacked to death, was found near a garbage dump at Manelgama Road in Kelaniya this morning.

SL hires another Washington firm

The government of Sri Lanka has hired its eighth Washington firm this year as it awaits the results of a United Nations human rights investigation into alleged war crimes.

Missing boy found in A’pura

The 9-year-old boy, who went missing yesterday morning in Horana was found in Anuradhapura, a short while ago.

Child opts to go with alleged kidnapper

The three year old child who had been forcibly taken away from his mother’s care in December 2013 at the Ambalangoda bus stand was produced today in the Balapitiya Magistrate’s Court with the beggar, the suspect who is alleged to have abducted the child.

Nine-year-old goes missing

A nine-year-old boy had been reported missing along with a monk from Batuwita, Horana since this morning while they were in Horana, the missing boy’s grandmother complained to the Police.

UNP and JVP meet EC

Charges galore against politicos

As many as 104 local government members and provincial councillors elected from time to time since 2004 face allegations of corruption, crime and other unlawful activities, Parliament was informed today.

Yuwanjana Wanasundera new AG

Solicitor General Yuwanjana Wanasundera Wijayathilake was sworn in as the 28th Attorney General of Sri Lanka this afternoon before President Mahinda Rajapaksa.

Video: One million dollar has no value: Police

A suspect had been arrested in Muttur by the Police Terrorism Investigation Division (TID) while trying to exchange a USD 1 mn bill for Rs.15 million recently, Police Spokesman SSP Ajith Rohana said.

Video: Govt. did nothing to engage in EU case: UNP

United National Party (UNP) parliamentarian Lakshman Kiriella today blamed the Sri Lankan Government for not engaging itself in the 2011 case filed in the General Court of the European Union by the LTTE against its proscription.

Russian Naval Ship Moskva arrives in Colombo

The Russian Naval Ship ‘Moskva’ arrived at the Colombo Port today on a replenishment and goodwill visit. The ship was ceremonially welcomed by the Sri Lanka Navy in accordance with naval traditions on her arrival.

UNP MPs noticed by court

Four UNP MPs including Ravi Karunanayake, R. Yogarajan, Ajith P. Perera and Nalin Bandara Jayamaha were noticed to appear in court on Monday, October 27 for allegedly trespassing into Sri Lanka Nidahas Sevaka Sangamaya premises in Colombo 2.

Video: It is illegal to declare elections: JVP tells EC

The Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) today requested the Elections Commissioner not to declare a snap presidential election because it was illegal and unconstitutional to do so.

Three airmen injured in explosion

Three airmen sustained burn injuries due to an explosion at the Kalpitiya Aircraft Weapons Testing Range, a short while ago.

Country wide disaster drills started: DMC

National disaster evacuation drills were being held in all the 25 districts in the country starting 11 a.m. today, Disaster Management Centre (DMC) Spokesman Pradeep Kodippili said

MR condemns Canada shooting

President Mahinda Rajapaksa condemned yesterday's shooting incident in Canada and said all should unite to fight this menace.

P’naruwa SLFPers want Maithripala as PM

A resolution was passed by SLFP members of the Polonnaruwa electorate urging that SLFP General Secretary and Health Minister Maithripala Sirisena be appointed as Prime Minister prior to a presidential election.

Fire at Fort

A fire broke out in a three-story building at the First cross street, Colombo, completely destroying several shops, last night, Police said.

Video: Shots fired inside Canada parliament

A gunman shot a soldier at a war memorial in Ottawa, then ran into the nearby parliament building where he exchanged gunfire with police. According to a government minister, the wounded soldier later died. One gunman is also believed dead.

IUSF to take forward joint protest campaign

The Inter University Students Federation (IUSF) said today that it would take forward their struggle to win their demands in a joint protest campaign with all the other organizations including farmers, fishermen and labourers as all of them had had to face the same suppression by the government.

Youth drowned off Galle Face Green

  One man had drowned while another was rescued when they had gone sea bathing off the Galle Face Green this evening, police said.