Tsunami aid to SL was over-billed-Canada court

A Prince Edward Island (PEI) company (Canada) over-billed and misled the Canadian government while working on a multi-million dollar contract overseas to provide aid to Sri Lanka after the 2004 tsunami, the PEI Supreme Court has ruled.

Indian on SL probe panel

The Sri Lankan government has invited an Indian activist to a panel advising its Presidential Commission on missing persons, it is reliably learnt.

Father, son killed in Meegahatenna

A father and son were killed after being brutally assaulted by iron rods by some unidentified men at Meegahatenna last night, Police said

Four NGOs under scrutiny

Four NGOs have come under scrutiny by the NGOs National Secretariat functioning under the Defence Ministry, officials said yesterday.

Actor Robin Williams dead from suspected suicide

Oscar-winning actor and comedian Robin Williams died from suspected suicide on Monday after battling depression, triggering an outpouring of tributes to one of the most beloved entertainers of his generation.

Alleged brothel in Maradana raided

An alleged brothel operating in the guise of a massage parlour at Darley Road area in Maradana was raided last evening by the Police Organised Crimes Investigation Unit.

DIG confident of garnering 300,000 votes

Western Province Senior DIG Anura Senanayake on Monday told Court that going by the trust and confidence people had placed in him, he could easily be able to secure over 300,000 preferential votes from the Colombo district if he contested an election. 

Mysterious light in A'pura skies

Authorities are investigating into reports that a bright light had been seen over the skies in the Anuradhapura district around 8 p.m. today accompanied by a loud sound, sources said.

2014 Esala Perahera comes to an end

Sri Dalada Maligawa Diyawadana Nilame Pradeep Nilanga Dela today handed over the “Sannas Pathraya” to President Mahinda Rajapaksa to formally announce the end of the Kandy Esala Perahera. President’s media

A rare quadruplet birth

A rare quadruplet birth took place at the Ninewells Hospital on Sunday (10) morning. The four male infants born to lucky parents Gayan Lakmal and Harshani Mallawarachchi were delivered by Gynecologist Dr. Tyron Dias and are currently in the NICU of the hospital. Pix by Nisal Baduge

Video: Fire at Dawson Street

A fire that broke out at Dawson Street in Slave Island destroyed a row of houses in 47/5 Watta  this evening, police said. The cause of the fire had not been ascertained yet but it is believd to have originated at a nearby tyre store.

Access not a must for SL war crimes probe-Pillay

The United Nations can conduct an effective investigation into reports of war crimes in Sri Lanka without visiting the country, said U.N. Human Rights Chief Navi Pillay, reacting to a government decision to deny investigators entry.

Video: MR should take responsibility on errant ministers: BBS

The Bodu Bala Sena (BBS) Organisation said today President Mahinda Rajapaksa should take the responsibility for action of errant ministers and vowed it would tame them if the President failed to correct them.

SL critisizes US warning

The government today strongly condemned a security message issued by the US warning violent protests targeting the US Embassy officials or its citizens could occur in Sri Lanka.

Investigations against five politicos

An investigation had been launched by the Badulla Police, on the request of a returning officer, to look into three UPFA and two UNP candidates in connection with election law violations.

Legal action against false complaint

The police said today legal action would be taken against D.V. Piyasena who had made a complaint that he was assaulted by the Western Provincial Chief Minister.

Imported Big Onions and Potatoes to cost more

The special commodity levy on imported big onions and potatoes was increased from August 12 and August 15 respectively.

Upul to be provided security

DIG Anura Senanayake today assured to provide necessary security arrangements for the  Bar Association President Upul Jayasuriya

MP Vidura’s lucky escape

Kalutara District parliamentarian Vidura Wickramanayake escaped unhurt when the vehicle he was travelling in collided with a small lorry at Epitawela in Kiriella on the Horana- Rathnapura main road this morning

Ajmal reported for suspected illegal bowling action

Pakistan off-spinner Saeed Ajmal has been reported for bowling with a suspected illegal action following his side's first Test defeat to Sri Lanka in Galle

UNP MPs check out the train services

UNP MP Ajith P Perera assures commuters hanging on a train at Panadura station that they will take up their concerns with the authorities. The MPs were unable to get in to the train because it was overcrowded. Pic by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Uva postal voting on Sept 4, 5

The Elections Department announced today that postal voting for Uva Provincial Council election will be held on September 4 and 5

SAARC Secy. briefs MR

SAARC Secretary General today briefed President Mahinda Rajapaksa on the present status of the organisation with special reference to the preparations being made for the November Summit in Nepal.

Showery weather expected

The Meteorology Department said today that it was expecting showers in the Western, Sabaragamuwa and Central provinces and also in the Galle and Matara districts within next 24 hours.

UNP MPs blocked again

The tense situation that prevailed at the Railway Department’s Head Office in Maradana today compelled the United National Party (UNP) parliamentarians who visited the office on a fact-finding mission to leave through the rear entrance.

MR calls for report on A/L Econ. paper

President Mahinda Rajapaksa has directed Education Minister Bandula Gunawardane to submit a report on the controversy surrounding the GCE (Advanced Level) question paper on Economics, and related matters, to Cabinet, Daily Mirror learns

Tamil Kings to rule junctions

The unveiling ceremony of three statues of kings erected around the Jaffna clock tower took place yesterday. The statues unveiled were Pandara Vanniyan, Ellalan and Pararajasekaran

Video: Robbery at Postal Dept. of EAM, suspect arrested

An office assistant attached to the Postal Department of the Ministry of External Affairs had been remanded after he confessed to stealing a parcel belonging to an individual by the name of Arunida P Wimalasiri of Anuradhapura who was been killed in an accident while working in Korea.

Video: Indigenous People's Day...

A ceremony to celebrate the indigenous people’s day was held  at Kotabakiniya in Dambana today. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

Two persons arrested with 1 million dollar note

Two persons were arrested with one million US dollar note (American Bill note) in Jaffna by the Sri Lanka navy this morning, navy said. The navy said the arrest was made on information. Suspects were handed over to Jaffna Police for further investigations.