DMK has struggled for SL tamil cause since early days: Karunanidhi

Refuting criticism that his party had done little for the Sri Lankan Tamils cause, DMK president M Karunanidhi on Saturday said it had struggled for the ethnic minority since the early days, with even his party led governments being dismissed in the light of the issue.

Accident kills three in Mundalama

Three persons were killed when their three-wheeler collided with the official vehicle of the Puttalam Police Superintendent in the Mundalama area, last night, police said.Pictures

I am going to be a bachelor again- Mahindananda

While claiming that he is becoming a single, Sports Minister Mahindananda Aluthgamage who is currently under a cloud for allegedly threatening his estranged wife, denied allegations levelled against him. Full interview

SL ready to work with Kenya-MR

President Mahinda Rajapaksa has pledged his government's commitment to work with Kenya in building a dynamic partnership that will benefit the people of the two countries.

MR visits UN headquarters in Africa

President Mahinda Rajapksa this morning visited the United Nations Office at Nairobi (UNON), the only U.N. headquarters in Africa, the President's Office said.

UN FAO accused over SL kidney illness

The UN's Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) has been blamed for the spread of a kidney disease which has affected nearly half a million people in Sri Lanka.

Largest heroin haul seized at Hikkaduwa

Police narcotics bureau seized 10 kilos of heroin from a house at Hikkaduwa yesterday, which is said to be the biggest ever heroin haul detected in the Southern province

Drive with one hand and lose your licence

The Private Transport Minister told Parliament yesterday that steps would be taken to cancel the driving licences of those who drive with one hand on the steering.

Donations pour in for orphaned kids

The orphaned children of the slain Matara Division Anti-Vice Squad police constable and his wife received donations of over a million rupees, within two hours after the acceptance of donations began. Pix by Krishan Jeewaka Jayaruk

Havies beat Police

Havelock SC beat Police SC 27 points to 6 in the Dialog Rugby League match played at the Havelock Ground today.  Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Wanathamulla residents wants to stop violation

Residents of Wanathamulla filed a complaint before the Human Rights Council today stating that there rights have been violated by the actions of the Urban Development Authorities decision to take over their land. Pix by Kushan Pathiraja

Man who rode bike on expressway arrested

A man was arrested for riding a bicycle on the Katunayake expressway and released on bail after being produced in the Negombo Magistrate’s Court, police said.

Video: People don’t want ‘sound and fury’ - Akashi

Visiting Japanese special envoy Yasushi Akashi said today that it was not only the International Community but also Sri Lankans who are anxiously “waiting for action and not just sound and fury”.

All smiles

Mr. Akashi seen in conversation at the end of today’s news conference in the presence Japanese Ambassador Nobuhito Hobo. Pic Pradeep Dilrukshana

Special traffic plan for Colombo Night Races

A special traffic plan will be implemented in the Colombo City when it is transformed into a race track for two days for the Colombo Night Races to be held tomorrow and on Sunday, the police said

TNA disputes appointment of DIG to North

The Tamil National Alliance (TNA) today disputed the appointment of DIG Pujitha Jayasundare to the North

Video: PM must resign - UNP

United National Party (UNP) parliamentarian Ajith P. Perera said today the Prime Minister should resign for allowing his ministry officials to misuse his post, signature and official seal to obtain Customs clearance for the largest-ever stock of heroin smuggled into this country

Sanga named ODI Cricketer of the Year

Kumar Sangakkara has been crowned as ODI Cricketer of the Year - 2013 by the International Cricket Council (ICC), while Mahela Jayawardane won the Spirit of Cricket Award.

Two killed in motorcycle tragedy

Two people including an Army Captain were killed in an accident near the Saman Dewalaya at Ratnapura this morning, police said.  They said the tragedy occurred when a motorcycle veeredoff the road and crashed into a a house on the Ratnapura-Panadura road

Two vehicles damaged in roof collapse

At least two vehicles were damaged when a section of the roof of the Welikada Plaza in Rajagiriya collapsed.

EU passes resolution on SL

The European Parliament Thursday evening passed a resolution calling on the Sri Lankan government to implement the recommendation of the Reconciliation Committee in full.

'I had absolutely nothing to do with heroin'

In a fiery scandal which erupted recently, the Coordinating Secretary to the Minister of Buddha Sasana and Religious Affairs was alleged to have intervened to release a heroin container from the Customs

Jayalalithaa flays Centre on TN fishermen arrests by SL

Tamil Nadu chief minister J Jayalalithaa on Thursday hit out at the Centre's inaction on the frequent arrests of Indian fishermen by Sri Lankan navy and urged Prime Minister Manmohan Singh to personally take up the matter with Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa without any further delay.

Police yet to act on controversial letter

Police are yet to take action against United People’s Freedom Alliance (UPFA) Gampola Urban Councillor Tharanga Vittachchi and Prime Minister’s ex-Coordinating Secretary Keerthi Sri Weerasinghe who are implicated in the letter asking that the container carrying heroin be released

Women drivers and conductors for SLTB buses

Deputy transport Minister Rohana Dissanayake said yesterday there were moves to employ women drivers and conductors in Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) buses so as to instill some form of discipline on the roads

PM says he would take the blame if allegation was proved

Prime Minister D. M. Jayaratne yesterday assured the nation that he would accept that there had been a shortcoming on his part if it is proven that his secretary had really issued a letter to the customs to release the consignment of heroin which was discovered recently

Minister Aluthgamage did not threaten wife - Police

The Police,today, cleared Sports Minister Mahindananda Aluthgamage of the allegation levelled against him by his wife -- that he was trying to harm her.

India has more fishermen in custody: Navy

Rejecting the allegations made by Tamil Nadu today that Sri Lankan Navy has turned Bay of Bengal into an ‘open-air prison’, Sri Lankan Navy said that India was more responsible for the fishermen issue as they had more fishermen in their custody

Construction of the port city

An excavator is seen preparing to reclaim the sea front at a construction site of a China Communications Construction Co Ltd funded port city in Colombo today. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

Trains to carry automobiles

The Sri Lanka Railways (SLR) and a leading vehicle manufacturing company in Sri Lanka launched a special vehicle transporting system by using a train with several cars from Polgahawela to Hunupitiya Railway station in Kelaniya today