Hulugalle discharged

Former Media Centre for National Security (MCNS) Director General Lakshman Hulugalle was discharged from the Kandy General Hospital (KGH) yesterday, hospital sources said

Nepal Army Chief due here

Chief of Army Staff Gaurav Shumsher Rana is scheduled to visit Sri Lanka and the Maldives from January 29 to February 6, the Nepal Army said.

Traffic at Kollupitiya

Heavy traffic congestion is reported in Kollupitiya due to a demonstration by a group of depositors of Central Investment and Finance Limited (CIFL) blocking the Dharmapala Mawatha towards Kollupitiya, police said

SL says int'l war crimes probe would bring 'chaos'

An international inquiry into war crimes in Sri Lanka would bring "chaos," and the government's national reconciliation process must be given several more years to work, a top aide to Sri Lanka's president said on Monday

Probe on Bribery Chief yet to begin

The investigation into the complaint by the Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) against Bribery Commission Chief Jagath De Silva Balapatabendi was still to begin despite the lapse of more than three weeks since the date of the complaint, Daily Mirror learns

Student killed in wall collapse

A 19-year-old student was killed when a parapet wall collapsed at a private tuition class in Tangalle yesterday, Police said. The victim was a resident of Buttala and he was boarded in Tangalle, police said.

SL to continue oil cooperation with Iran

Minister of Industry and Commerce Rishad Bathiyutheen says his country will proceed with oil cooperation with Iran.

UAE-SL joint committee meeting ends

The UAE-Sri Lanka joint committee concluded its activities in Abu Dhabi on Monday. The UAE delegation was headed by Foreign Minister Shaikh Abdullah Bin Zayed Al Nahyan while the Sri Lankan delegation was led by Gamini Lakshman Peiries, Sri Lanka’s Minister of External Affairs

More party members to UNP

Western Provincial Council UPFA member Randiv Rodrigo and Wattala Pradeshiya Sabha member Anthony Cooray handed over their UNP party memberships today. UNP National Leader Ranil Wickremesinghe, Leadership Council Chairman Karu Jayasuriya were also present at the ceremony. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

Army denies claims of monitoring patrols in Jaffna

While claiming that within the last two weeks an important step was taken to further reduce the military presence in Jaffna by relocating 214 static guard positions occupied by troops within the peninsula, the army today rejected claims that the Sri Lanka Army had stepped up monitoring patrols in Jaffna

India-SL fishermen talks end amicably

Talks on fishing rights held between Indian and Sri Lankan fishermen concluded amicably Monday evening, the fishermen's representatives said

Judge sets aside personal matters in Mangala case

The case against the man who is alleged to have stolen certain items belonging to parliamentarian Mangala Samaraweera from his residence at Panadura was taken up for hearing before Panadura Chief Magistrate Ruchira Weliwatta today.

'One way traffic' rehearsal in Wattala tomorrow

In a abid to ease the prevailing traffic congestion in the Wattala area, the Police will implement a ‘one way’ rehearsal tomorrow

LPBOA might dismantle next year

The Lanka Private Bus Owners Association (LPBOA) today said it would dissolve the Association next year if the Transport Authorities failed to provide solutions to the issues faced by the private bus industry

Video: Lankan female cashier pulls robber by his hair

A female cashier was captured on CCTV bravely struggling with two men who were trying to rob the petrol station where she works. Rasika Yakanwala, 27, grappled with the two thieves who came into the station on 27 May last year ???

Video: UNP to comply with new World Bank regulations

A future United National Party (UNP) government will comply with the new procedures which the World Bank had decided to implement where it had decided to demand the funds it had given to various organisations in the event they are misused.

Wife of UPFA councilor alleges assault

A UPFA member of Sri Jayawardenapura Kotte Municipal Council has allegedly assaulted his wife while she was working in Nugegoda Samurdhi Bank and damaged the properties in the bank, police said.

Hikkaduwa attack: Suspects surrender

Eighteen suspects including five Buddhist monks who alleged to have involved in the attack on two Christian establishments in Hikkaduwa handed themselves over to the Galle Magistrate Court today

Fire-free week

The Colombo Municipal Council marked fire-free week, which begins today with the Fire Brigade carrying out a Fire Drill at Gasworks Street. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Abducted man found dead

The body of the Badowita resident who had been abducted on Sunday night was recovered from Kahawita lane in Attidiya this afternoon, Mt. Lavinia Police said. Pictures

SLAF deploys Bell-212 to douse forest fire

The Sri Lankan Air Force (SLAF) has deployed a Bell-212 helicopter, equipped with a 700-litre Bambi bucket to help douse the fire in the Muthurajawela.

All-island GMOA strike on Jan. 30

The Government Medical Officers Association (GMOA) today said all the doctors in government hospitals would conduct an island-wide strike on January 30, demanding the approval of the Medical Service Minutes.

Korea Corner at the Public Library

The opening ceremony of the Korea Corner at the Colombo Public Library was held today in the presence of Colombo Mayor A.J.M. Muzammil and the Korean Ambassador Jongmoon Choi. Pix by Kithsiri De Mel

18 injured as bus crashes into tree

A bus crashed into a tree at the village of Thelembiyagama in Kekirawa today after the driver lost control of the vehicle and it veered off the road.

Gambling den case fixed for trial

The case filed against Vajira Netthikumara for allegedly providing a building to run a gambling den at Union Place Colombo 02 was fixed for trial by Colombo fort Magistrate, today.

MP Harsha De Silva accused of assault

A driver of a medical officer lodged a complaint with the Narahenpita police yesterday against UNP MP Harsha De Silva for allegedly assaulting him over a land dispute in Longden place, Colombo, police said.

Hulugalle admitted to Kandy hospital

The former Media Center for National Security (MCNS) Director General Lakshman Hulugalle was admitted to the Kandy Hospital this morning, hospital sources said.

SL holds over 90 meetings with Geneva based reps

Presidential Secretary Lalith Weeratunga, who will spearhead the Sri Lankan delegation to Geneva this time, to lobby against another planned resolution on Sri Lanka by the United States, during the March session of the UNHRC, had more than 90 meetings with the Geneva-based Permanent Representatives of member states last week.

Alms giving to mark Muruttetuwe Ananda Thera’s b’day

An alms giving ceremony was held today at the Narahenpita Abhayarama Temple to mark the 71th birthday of Ven. Muruththettuwe Ananda Thero. On the occasion, alms were offered to 100 Buddhist monks. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Australian student allegedly raped

Police are investigating the alleged rape of an Australian University student during an excursion to the Gendawana Rock in the seas near Ambalangoda on Thursday