Passionate love springs from delicate hearts

Odel held an Embark Christmas Party and Puppy Adoption Day at the store’s Alexandra Place Car Park in this evening. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

The media can’t kill me- Hulugalle

Former director general of the Media Centre for National Security, Lakshman Hulugalle, speaking to Daily Mirror a short while ago denied reports that he had attempted suicide and said instead that he was at home and in good health.

Mine collapses, two workers trapped in Ratnapura mine

Two workers had been reported trapped inside a 30ft-deep gem mine in Angammana in Ratnapura this evening. Initial reports said the mine had collapsed following a water leakage while the workers were engaged in digging.

Robbed while watching ‘Raja Horu’

A man who had taken two women to watch the movie ‘Raja Horu’ at a cinema in Kalutara had robbed them of their money and jewellery after lacing their soft drinks.

Talking Politics

A dinner for both government and opposition members was hosted by the Speaker Chamal Rajapksa last Friday at his residence. President Mahinda Rajapaksa was present at the occasion and Speaker of Pakistan National Assembly Sardar Ayaz Sadiq was a special invitee at the dinner. Pix by President’s Media

Iranian Naval rating injured in Pettah

An Iranian Naval rating was injured when an individual standing by the roadside pelted stones at a few ratings that were walking near the Khan Clock Tower in Pettah yesterday, police said.

Milco workers on hunger strike

The workers of Milco who are staging a strike calling for the removal of its management look at the members of the Sri Lanka Nidahas Sevaka Sangamaya who are on a death fast making the same demand today. Pix by Kushan Pathiraja

Getting ready for Christmas

Christmas trees have become the centre of attraction with natural trees being stacked for sale along roadsides these days. The picture shows a customer picking out a tree to take home at Havelock Town. Pix by Kushan Pathiraja

Nagapattinam fishermen go on indefinite fast

The fisherfolk of the district on Saturday launched an indefinite fast demanding the release of those arrested by the Sri Lankan Navy. The fishermen were on indefinite work boycott for the seventh day, demanding that the government

Move to bring SL workers in South Sudan

Foreign Employment Bureau said today that immediate steps will be taken together with the Ministry of External affairs to recall Sri Lankan immigrant workers South Sudan due to the conflict in there.

Two killed in accident

Two people were killed and another two injured when a motorcycle collided with a concrete mixer vehicle at Periyakallaru area in Kaluwanchikudi on Kalmunai - Batticaloa road last night, police said.

Iranian Submarine in Colombo

Two ships accompanied by a submarine belonging to the Islamic Republic of Iran’s Naval Force arrived at the Port of Colombo on Friday while on a voyage in the Indian Ocean. 

SL can send team to Pak if proper security is assured-SLC

Sri Lankan cricket board is ready to send its team to Pakistan again if the hosts can provide proper security assurances to them, a report said on Saturday.

Int’l drug racket busted by Delhi Police

An international drug racket-based in Afganistan and Pakistan push heroin into India and Sri Lanka-was busted by the Special Cell of Delhi Police with the arrest of three drug traffickers and recovery of nine kg of heroin with street value of Rs 30 crore.

Pakistan Speaker lauds SL for combating terrorism

Pakistan National Assembly Speaker Sardar Ayaz Sadiq lauded efforts of the Sri Lankan government in defeating the menace of terrorism from its soil

Video: UNP Annual Convention

The 55th Convention of the United National Party (UNP) was held at Sirikotha today with the participation of its National Leader Ranil Wickremesinghe, Leadership Council Members, parliamentarians and its supporters.  Pix by Waruna Wanniarachchi

Amal Perera’s Maldivian friend makes statement

Singer Amal Perera’s Maldivian friend made a statement to the Kosgoda police station today in connection with the missing albino turtle.

Video: Army cadets’ graduation ceremony

A graduation ceremony for some 113 army cadet officers including two Maldivian army officers were held today at Diyathalawa army camp with the participation of Army Commander Lt Gen Daya Ratnayake.Pix by pradeep pathirana.

One killed in earth mound collapse

At least one person was killed when an earth mound collapsed on a group of workers on the Matara-Akuressa entry/exit road to the Southern Highway this morning, police said.

Four proposals approved at UNP convention

 Four proposals including the setting up of a leadership council, which were presented to the 55th UNP convention held at Sirikotha, were unanimously approved a short while ago.

Stepping up defence ties with Sri Lanka outrageous: Jayalalithaa

Expressing dismay over reports of Indian Coast Guard participating in naval exercises with Sri Lankan Navy, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Jayalalithaa today asked Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to recall the two ships and Coast Guard personnel participating in the event in the island nation

Special rebate for online vehicle revenue licence

A special 25 per cent rebate will be offered to those using the online portal on December 21, 22 and 23 to obtain revenue licences for motor vehicles registered in the Western Province

Let’s work in harmony: MR tells TNA

President Mahinda Rajapaksa, in his concluding speech of the budget debate, yesterday appealed Tamil National Alliance (TNA) leader R. Sampanthan  and his party’s Northern Provincial Council Chief Minister C.V. Wigneswaran to co-operate with the government to evolve homegrown solutions to bring about national reconciliation, peace and development in the country

‘Tank cleaners’ end up on the plate

The fresh water fish popularly known as “tank cleaners” or “scavenger fish” may become part of our diet soon with its numbers showing a drastic increase in rivers, canals and streams

Drug dealers in P'ment: JHU urges Mangala to name names

The Jathika Hela Urumaya (JHU) today urged UNP parliamentarian Mangala Samaraweera to name and identify the parliamentarians who are involved in drug trafficking to protect the dignity of the Sri Lankan Parliament.

One killed, 19 injured in bus mishap

At least one person was killed and 19 injured when a bus carrying group of people from Eheliyagoda on a trip to Jaffna, skidded and went off the road in Puliyankulam, a short while ago.

Three university students sentenced for ragging

Three Peradeniya University students who pleaded guilty to charge of ragging a junior were sentenced to six months rigorous imprisonment suspended for five years.

Farbrace to coach national team

Former English cricketer Paul Farbrace has been appointed National Coach of the Sri Lankan cricket team, Sri Lanka Cricket said today. His two-year contract begins on January 1.

Third Budget reading passed

The third reading of the 2014 Budget was passed in parliament a short while ago with a majority of 95 votes

SL Coast Guard to be independent unit: Navy Chief

The Sri Lanka Coast Guard (SLCG) which is currently functioning under one umbrella with the Sri Lanka Navy will in future function as an independent department, Navy Commander Jayanath Colombage revealed