Look out; heavy rains on the way

The Department of Meteorology today warned of severe weather conditions resulting from a sudden increase in the wind speeds countrywide

Video: BBS wanted the unit a year ago

The Bodu Bala Sena requested President Mahinda Rajapaksa to establish a special Police unit to prevent anti-Buddhist activities more than one year ago, General Secretary of the Bodu Bala Sena (BBS) Galaboda Aththe Gnanasara Thera said today ???

MH370: Aus exploration co claims jet may be in Bay of Bengal

An Australian marine exploration company has claimed that it has found the wreckage of the crashed Malaysian plane in the Bay of Bengal, 5,000 km away from the current search location in the Indian Ocean

‘Buddha Bar’ in Italy

The name board of the newly opened Bar located at Sala Baganza in Parma, Italy. Sri Lankans in Italy urged the Sri Lankan Embassy to take immediate action to remove the name of the ‘Buddha’ from the name board

‘Buddha Bar’ in Italy sparks opposition

Sri Lankans in Italy urged the Sri Lankan Embassy to take immediate action to remove the name of the ‘Buddha’ which is being used on the name board of a Bar’ located at Sala Baganza in Parma, Italy

A father’s inhuman cruelty towards his daughter

A Madampe resident was arrested today on charges of having tied his seven-year-old daughter to a tree and throwing a nest full of ants on her, police said

Seven soldiers injured in accident

At least seven soldiers were injured when their truck skidded off the road and crashed into a Kitul tree at Bulagala in Dambulla in the early hours today, police said

NPC wants ban on overseas groups withdrawn

The Tamil National Alliance (TNA) - controlled Northern Provincial Council yesterday passed several resolutions demanding that the ban of 16 overseas Tamil groups be withdrawn forthwith, the Daily Mirror learns

UK's Swire meets NGOs on SL

British Minister of State, Foreign and Commonwealth Office Hugo Swire held discussions with representatives of several NGOs on Monday to discuss the follow-up to the UNHRC resolution on Sri Lanka passed in Geneva last month

‘Moods Sri Lanka 2014’

The ‘Moods Sri Lanka 2014’ bridal show was held at the Line Rose Hotel in Kalagedihena, Nittambuwa on Sunday organised by two popular beauticians Samantha Gunasekera together with dress designer and beautician, Jonny Gunasekera. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

Video: Existing laws sufficient to tackle religious disputes: SF

The special police unit established to deal with religious violence is not necessary as there are provisions in the existing laws to deal with such incidents, Democratic Party Leader Sarath Fonseka said today

Heavy showers; landslide warning

The Disaster Management Centre (DMC) has asked the residents of the Kegalle, Ratnapura and the Matale District to be vigilant as continuous heavy showers in these areas could trigger landslides

One dead fifteen injured in bus accident

One passenger was killed and at least fifteen people were injured when a bus skidded off the road and toppled over near Ihala Halpa in Demodara, Badulla this evening, the Police said

MR awarded with Bahrain’s Khalifa Medal

President Mahinda Rajapaksa was today awarded the prestigious Khalifa Medal, the highest honor in the Kingdom of Bahrain, Presidential Media Unit said.

Seven sentenced to death in Nuwara-Eliya

Seven accused found guilty of killing a person in Nildandahinna in 1994, were sentenced to death by the High Cout Judge Lalith Ekanayake today

Video: Bank robbers wearing full face helmet arrested

The police today arrested the two suspects involved in Bank robberies in Kirulapona, Kohuwala, Malabe and Rawatawatta. Pictures

Video: Police unit established on religious issues

A Police Special Investigation Unit was established today at the Ministry of Buddha Sasana & Religious Affairs to deal with complaints related to Religious issues on the instructions of President Mahinda Rajapaksa. Pix by Pradeep Dilruckshana

MR arrives in Bahrain

President Mahinda Rajapaksa starting a two day state visit to Bahrain arrived in the capital city of Manama this morning, the Presidential media said

Gold concealed in mouth seized

Indian customs enforcers on Sunday seized 360 gm of gold from a Sri Lankan national who arrived at Thiruvananthapuram International Airport in a flight from Colombo.

JHU not in favour of Special Police Unit

Showing its displeasure over the setting up a special police unit under the Religious Affairs Ministry to inquire into complaints on religious matters, the Jathika Hela Urumaya (JHU) said today the move would result in unnecessary consequences in the country

Runs away with nine gems

A man who had come in the pretext of purchasing gems, had fled with nine gems during the transaction in a car from a hotel at Pahala Kadugannawa in Mawanella, a short while ago, the Police said

Probe on teacher who hung slippers round student’s neck

An inquiry is to be held over allegations that a female teacher at a school in Serunuwara had hung a pair of slippers round the neck of a schoolgirl as punishment for not wearing shoes to school

One killed in Sri Pada fall

One person died and two were injured after they slipped and fell during the Sri Pada pilgrimage near Indikatupahana this morning, Police said

Three Sri Lankan women held, gold seized at Bangalore airport

Three Sri Lankan women, who allegedly tried to smuggle in gold, were apprehended by the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) personnel at Kempegowda International Airport (KIAL) on Saturday night

A/L question paper setters removed

The sudden removal of university academics who set the GCE Advanced Level question papers in some of the subjects, have created waves within the education sector, Parliament was informed last week

Video: Illegal route permits steer private buses to doom: PBOA

The Private Bus Owners Association (PBOA) yesterday alleged that illegal route permits for expressways, distributed by officials, was rapidly decreasing businesses for private buses on normal routes along the Galle Road and connecting roads

Motor and Transport Exhibition 2014

A wide variety of vehicles ranging from the antique cars and busses to the modern electrical vehicles are on display at the Motor and Transport Exhibition 2014. The exhibition held at BMICH from April 25 to 27 has stalls from leading vehicle manufacturers such as BMW, Jaguar, and Benz. Pix by Nisal Baduge

Random checks on face-covered motorcyclists

A random check on motorists wearing face-covered helmets would be carried out throughout the day, Police said. 

Stop family planning, go unlimited-Mervyn

While claiming it was sad to see only the Sinhalese being instructed to limit the number of children in their families, Minister Mervyn Silva said today he was ready to help large families which were struggling to feed, clothe and educate their children. Pictures

Vatican declares Popes John Paul II and John XXIII saints

Huge crowds have gathered in Vatican City to see a historic ceremony where two popes - John Paul II and John XXIII - are declared saints.