Five-year-old Lankan girl molested in TN

A college student was arrested on Thursday for molesting a five-year-old girl at the Sri Lankan refugee camp in Chinnapallikuppam in Tamil Nadu.

Controversial plastic surgeon allowed to practice

Dr. Nimal N. Gamage, who was on bail in connection with the death of a lady doctor during cosmetic surgery at his clinic was permitted re-open his cosmetic surgery and resume his practice from tomorrow.

Assault on Dr.Nonis: MR orders probe

President Mahinda Rajapaksa has ordered investigations into the alleged assault on Sri Lankan High Commissioner in London Dr. Chris Nonis and also External Affairs Ministry Secretary Kshenuka Senawiratne 's complaint against Dr. Nonis, Government Information Department said.

Video: Kanthilatha’s mother arrested by police and remanded

The counsel appearing for the 35-year old woman, who was allegedly assaulted by a policeman at the Ratnapura bus terminal, said today his clients’ 65-year-old mother had been arrested on Wednesday and remanded over false allegations of prostitution.

MR meets His Holiness Pope Francis

President Mahinda Rajapaksa met His Holiness Pope Francis 1 at the Vatican Apostolic Palace to present the official invitation to visit Sri Lanka in January. First Lady Shiranthi Rajapaksa accompanied the president.  

Vehicle restriction on E03

The use of the Katunayake-Colombo Expressway (E03) for vehicles entering Colombo from Kandy and Negombo Roads will be restricted from 7 am to 9 am during weekdays from October 7.

MR presents official invitation to the Pope

President Mahinda Rajapaksa handed over the official invitation to Pope Francis today at the Vatican Apostolic Palace for the Pope to visit Sri Lanka in January.

Video: A shout for media freedom

A group of journalists today staged a protest outside the Fort Railway Station over the assault on a journalist in Hali Ela during the Uva Provincial Council election. Pix by Kushan Pathiraja

Ratnapura woman demands Rs. 50 million

The 35-year old woman allegedly assaulted by a policeman at the Ratnapura bus stand filed a fundamental rights violation petition today seeking Rs 50 million as compensation.  

Gold medal for SL at Asian Games

Sri Lanka won the gold medal in the final match of Asian Games Men’s Cricket beating Afghanistan at Yeonhui Cricket Ground in South Korea today.

Video: Attempts to cause rift within DP: SF

Democratic Party (DP) Leader Sarath Fonseka today accused the main opposition political party had tried to woo some DP provincial councillors into its fold.

No softening of stand on SL: US

The US said that there has been no softening of its stand on Sri Lanka with regard to the human rights situation, as being reported in a section of the media.

More rains in next few days

The Meteorology Department said today the showery weather prevailing in the country would be enhanced due to the influence of Inter Tropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ).

Two drug rehabilitants found dead

Two of seven drug rehabilitants who had fled from a private drug rehabilitation centre in Dalugama, Seeduwa have been found dead in the Negombo lagoon, the Police said.

No softening of stand on SL: US

The US said that there has been no softening of its stand on Sri Lanka with regard to the human rights situation, as being reported in a section of the media.

UNP has secret plan for victory

The main opposition UNP is in the process of devising a secret plan to ensure victory at the next presidential election, the party’s Elections Affairs Secretary Talatha Athukorala said today.

Accident kills three in Kandy

Three persons were killed and another seriously injured after a van fell into the Pinga Oya in Katugastota, Kandy this morning, Police said. The van was heading to Kandy from Matale at the time of the accident.

TN CM reiterates demand for Katchateevu

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister O. Panneerselvam (OPS) has swung into action, shooting off a letter to the prime minister in the style of his predecessor J. Jayalalithaa demanding that Katchateevu Island should be recovered from Sri Lanka.

Govt. insists on third term

Ahead of a planned snap presidential election, the Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP), the largest constituent party of the government, will initiate a public seminar series to drive home the point that President Mahinda Rajapaksa is constitutionally entitled to contest for the third time, informed sources said yesterday.

Attorney in Korean job scam: Police

The CID told the Colombo Chief Magistrate today they were probing the alleged involvement of an attorney in the Korean job scam, to take appropriate action against the attorney.

UN to review SL

Sri Lanka’s human rights record is due to be reviewed by the UN Human Rights Committee next week during which issues pertaining to rights of persons belonging to minorities, violence against women and counter terrorism measures are due to be discussed.

MR leaves for Italy and Vatican

President Mahinda Rajapaksa left the Island this afternoon for a visit to Italy and the Vatican on an invitation by the Holy See. He is accompanied by First Lady Shiranthi Rajapaksa.

Video: Pension frauds: CID raids save Rs. 700 mn

Police today said the government had been able to save at least Rs. 700 million of pension funds from being drawn through fraudulent means, due to raids conducted by the CID during the past three months.

Video: Police wants Ratnapura woman’s statement

Police said today that they had informed the woman who was allegedly assaulted by a policeman at the Ratnapura Bus Stand to come to the police and make a statement so that she could be referred to a medical check up and to provide details to the courts.

FMM over assault on journalist

Free Media Movement (FMM) today staged a protest outside the Fort Railway Station over the assault on a journalist in Hali Ela during the Uva Provincial Council election. Pix by Kushan Pathiraja

Video: UNP has secret plan for victory

The main opposition UNP is in the process of devising a secret plan to ensure victory at the next presidential election, the party’s Elections Affairs Secretary Talatha Athukorala said today.

ITI capable of testing DCD levels

ITI was capable of conducting laboratory tests to the internationally accepted standards to determine DCD (Dicyandiamide) levels in imported milk foods in order to ensure consumers - children in particular - not to consume contaminated milk products, Technology and Research Minister Patali Champika  Ranawaka said today.

Army Celebrates 65th Anniversary

Army Commander Lieutenant General Daya Ratnayake participated at a religious ceremony at the Jayasiri Maha Bodhi in Anuradhapura to mark Sri Lanka Army’s 65th Anniversary today. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

Video: Mannapperuma keen to attend the Budget debate

UNP Gampaha District Parliamentarian Ajith Mannapperuma whose right leg was amputated after an accident on the Southern Expressway told Daly Mirror today that he would soon return to Parliament even on crutches or on a wheel-chair to serve the people.

Dog meat sold with venison

Flesh of dogs was mixed with venison and other wild animals in Hambantota, officials of the Wildlife Conservation Department said.