Video: Meditation Centre for Forces

A foundation stone laying ceremony for a meditation centre for the three forces was held at Kanduboda, Delgoda in Biyagama this morning with the participation of Minister of Technology and Research Patali Champika Ranawaka and Army Commander Lt. General Daya Ratnayake. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

Srinivasan confirmed as ICC Chairman

Narayanaswami Srinivasan was confirmed as the Chairman of the International Cricket Council (ICC) after the 52-member* Full Council approved amendments to the ICC’s Memorandum and Articles of Association at the Annual Conference in Melbourne on Thursday

MR arrives in Maldives

Maldivian President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom and First Lady Fathimath Ibrahim are seen welcoming President Mahinda Rajapaksa and the First Lady at the Male Airport last evening. Pix by Presidential Media

Former Galle Mayor Methsiri de Silva reinstated

Galle High Court Judge  K.B.K. Hirimburegama  today issued a writ  order revoking the decision taken by Southern Province Chief Minister Shan Vijaya Lal De Silva to remove former Galle Mayor  Methsiri De Silva from his position  and the council membership

Rescued Lankan, a ganja smuggler

A 21-year-old Sri Lankan, who was found stranded on an islet and rescued by fishermen on June 11, had attempted to flee to Sri Lanka clandestinely with about 80 kg of ganja even as police arrested five local people who helped him in his illegal mission

US welcomes HR probe panel on SL

The United States has welcomed the United Nations' announcement of experts, who will advise the team probing the alleged human rights violations in Sri Lanka during the last months of civil war in 2009

SL born Hollywood conman jailed in UK

A Sri Lanka-born conman, claiming to be a Hollywood film producer, has been jailed for over three years after stealing 1.6 million pounds from United Kingdom taxpayers while living a life of luxury in the United States

Sapugaskanda Refinery temporarily shut down

The Sapugaskanda Oil Refinery of the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) was temporarily shut down because the pipeline connected to the buoy was damaged, CPC Managing Director Susantha de Silva said

Navy denies harassing Indian fishermen

The Sri Lanka Navy today denied allegations by Indian fishermen and the media that the Navy was harassing Indian fishermen arrested for fishing in Sri Lankan waters

SL condemns attack on civilian aircraft in Pakistan

The Sri Lankan Government strongly condemned the terrorist attack on a civilian passenger aircraft at the Bacha Khan International Airport in Peshawar, Pakistan, last evening, killing a female passenger and leaving two crew members injured, External Affairs Ministry said.

Video: Red notice on LTTE arms smuggler in Canada

A red notice was issued on a prominent LTTE weapons smuggler who is currently residing in Canada ???

Video: CID summons Mujibur Rahman

The CID recorded a statement today from Western Provincial Councillor Mujibur Rahman regarding allegations made by some suspects that he had forced the Nolimit outlets in Wellawatte and Dehiwela to close down on June 19.

SL releases 46 Indian fishermen

The Sri Lankan Navy took into custody two batches of Indian fishermen on June 18 off Delft Islands and Thalaimannar for engaging in allegedly illegal fishing activity

Experts of OHCHR probe on SL announced

The three experts on the investigative team in the probe led by the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) on the alleged abuses during the final phase of the war have been announced

Video: Police to probe Mangala’s statement

Police spokesman SSP Ajith Rohana today said an investigation would be carried out against UNP Parliamentarian Mangala Samaraweera for divulging official secrets.

MR leaves for Maldives and Seychelles

President Mahinda Rajapaksa left for Maldives and Seychelles on a four-day official visit today, president’s media unit said.

Watareka Vijitha Thera arrested

Ven. Watareka Vijitha Thera was arrested by the Colombo Crimes Division after he was discharged from the Colombo National Hospital today, police spokesman Ajith Rohana said. Pictures

Navy receives second Australia-gifted vessel

The second patrol boat gifted by Australia to the Sri Lanka Navy arrived at the Port of Colombo this morning. It was ceremonially welcomed in accordance with naval traditions on arrival

Convict cuts his throat inside Court lavatory

A suspect is reported to have slit his throat after he was today sentenced to death on charges of having killed his brother-in-law in 2012.

Jayantha Perera new Navy Chief

Sri Lanka Navy’s Chief of Staff Jayantha Perera is to be appointed Navy Commander from July 1 on the retirement of the present Navy Commander Jayantha Colambage on June 30

MR congratulates SL cricket team

President Mahinda Rajapaksa sent his best wishes to the Sri Lankan cricket team on winning the test series in England

Brothel raided at Minneriya

Two women and a man were arrested on charges of operating a brothel at Minneriya, police said

India seeks release of its 64 fishermen

Indian External Affairs Ministry spokesperson Syed Akbaruddin on Tuesday said that India was pursuing the issue of release of 64 Indian fishermen held in captivity in Sri Lanka, using diplomatic channels

Video: SL beat England in thrilling Test

Sri Lanka players celebrate winning the series after they defeated England in the second cricket test match at Headingley cricket ground in Leeds, England yesterday. Reuters

SL win series with one ball to spare

England fell two balls short of a remarkable escape as Sri Lanka won the second Test by 100 runs to secure a 1-0 series victory

Court order to dig mass grave

The Kalawanchikudi Magistrate has issued a court order to dig up a mass grave which is suspected to contain bodies of some 100 Muslims who were alleged to have been abducted and killed by the LTTE in 1990

Video: Govt. behind violence says Mangala

United National Party (UNP) parliamentarian Mangala Samaraweera yesterday charged that it was the Government which was responsible for the communal clashes in the country and not the United States or Saudi Arabia.

Jayalalithaa should meet MR: Subramanian Swamy

BJP leader Subramanian Swamy today urged Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa to meet Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa in Colombo to work out a compromise to resolve the recurring issue of the arrest of Indian fishermen by the island nations's navy

Protest against seed act

The National Movement for Protection of Seed Rights (NMPSR) today staged a protest march from Battaramulla to Ministry of Agriculture to hand over a petition against the proposed seed act. Later they held a ‘satyagraha’ in front of the Ministry. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Prelate allows Kandy night races for the last time

Asgiriya Chapter Mahanayake the Most Ven. Udugama Sri Buddharakkitha Thera said today he would allow the night races to be held in Kandy this weekend for the last time after considering a plea made by the organisers on the heavy costs of organizing such races.