Cruelty to dog: suspect remanded till Sept 10

Club Wasantha’s murder: main suspect released on bail

The first suspect Balapitiyage Dulan Sanjaya who had been on remand in the murder of Surendra Wasantha Perera alias “Club Wasantha” at a tattoo centre in Athurugiriya was released on cash bail of Rs. 150,000 and personal bail of

When the iron is hot hit it: Ex-Envoy Kananathan

The United States has dealt a heavy blow to South Asian trade by slapping 50% tariffs on most imports from India, a move expected to hit New Delhi’s $86 billion annual exports to the U.S. hard. President Donald Trump said the

Call for Ranil to enter Parliament

Former MP Premnath Dolawatte revealed yesterday that he had proposed the entry of former President Ranil Wickremesinghe into Parliament, stating it would significantly strengthen the opposition.

Central Bank issues Rs. 2,000 Circulated Commemorative Currency Note

The Central Bank issued a Rs. 2,000 circulated commemorative currency note yesterday to mark its 75th anniversary. The note is in line with the anniversary theme, “Stability for Prosperity”. This is the 5th commemorative currency note

Former Fisheries Minister Rajitha Senaratne remanded till September 9

Former Fisheries Minister Rajitha Senaratne was ordered to be remanded till September 9 by Colombo Chief Magistrate Asanga S. Bodaragama yesterday, in connection with the alleged misappropriation of state funds

Handcuffed suspect jumps into crocodile pit in escape bid at Millaniya

Millaniya Police arrested a suspect linked to a shop burglary, who then attempted a dramatic escape by leaping into a crocodile-infested pit while still in handcuffs.

Organised poaching racket in Wilpattu busted with carcass of pregnant deer

Wildlife officials have unearthed a major organised group that had been killing wild animals inside Wilpattu National Park for a long time to supply meat to tourist hotels, following the arrest of five poachers with the carcass of a

“Ranil’s lawyers ended his political future” – Lalkantha

The reasons given by former President Ranil Wickremesinghe’s lawyers during court proceedings for his bail have ended his political future, Agriculture Minister K. D. Lalkantha said. Addressing a news briefing, he said that the facts

Ven. Narampanawe Ananda Thera elected as Anunayake of Asgiri Chapter

The Deputy Registrar of the Asgiri Chapter, Most Venerable Narampanawe Ananda Thera, was elected yesterday as the Anunayake of the Asgiri Chapter of the Siyam Maha Nikaya.

Lorry driver in Kuliyapitiya accident remanded

The lorry driver involved in the fatal accident at Kuliyapitiya on Wednesday (27) was produced yesterday before Kuliyapitiya Magistrate Randika Lakmal Jayalath and remanded till September 08.

Air Force warns against flying kites in the vicinity of airport runways

The Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) warned the public against flying kites in the vicinity of airport runways as it poses a serious safety hazard.

SL police works with India, Malaysia, Thailand, Abu Dhabi to track down criminals hiding overseas: IGP

Sri Lanka is working with law enforcement authorities in India, Malaysia, Thailand, Abu Dhabi and Indonesia to apprehend Sri Lankan criminals who have fled abroad, Inspector General of Police (IGP) Priyantha Weerasooriya

Dr. Bellana in hot water over comments on Ranil’s health

A disciplinary investigation has been initiated against Deputy Director of the National Hospital Colombo Dr. Rukshan Bellana for making public statements to the media regarding the health condition of former

Former Minister Gammanpila under CID probe

The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) yesterday informed Colombo Fort Magistrate Nilupuli Lankapura that an investigation has been started against former Minister Udaya Gammanpila.

UNP Chairman raises concern over RW’s health amid legal proceedings

Commenting on the recent proceedings involving former President Ranil Wickramasinghe, United National Party (UNP) Chairman Wajira Abeywardhane yesterday expressed serious concerns about

Sri Lanka, Thailand further move to boost Buddhist and cultural ties

Sri Lanka and Thailand have taken fresh steps to strengthen their centuries-old bonds rooted in Theravada Buddhism, with a visiting Sri Lankan delegation holding high-level discussions in Bangkok aimed at

Norochcholai plant to get emergency power system

The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a proposal to implement a new integrated electricity supply system at the Norochcholai Lakvijaya Coal Power Plant, aimed at preventing power failures during nationwide

Actor Vijay’s remark on Kachchatheevu should be viewed as political rhetoric, not official position – SL

Foreign Affairs Minister Vijitha Herath today reaffirmed that there has been no change either by the Indian central government or through diplomatic channels regarding the ownership of Kachchatheevu Island.

Baby elephant mowed down by lorry

A baby elephant had been mowed down by a lorry transporting cement at Hiriwadunna on the Habarana – Dambulla road in the early hours of last morning.Wildlife officials said the calf was about ten years old.

Pirith chanting ceremony in the 75th year Esala festival of the historic Bellanwila Rajamaha Vihara

The traditional Devadutha Perehera ( The procession of messengers of the Gods” ) in the Pirith chanting ceremony in the 75th year Esala festival of the historic Bellanwila Rajamaha Vihara was held under the

Launch of Celonicawe Engineruwa

Presentation of The Sinhala novel “ Ceylonicave Engineruwa” ( Engineer of Celonica) authored by a former Engineer of Sri Lanka Cement Corporation and Ceylon Electricity Board Upali Ekanayaka took place on

Two school girls and driver killed in accident

In a fatal accident last morning near Pallewela in Kuliyapitiya two schoolgirls and the driver of a van died on the spot and 14 others, were seriously injured when the van collided head on with a tipper lorry

Supporters commend Ranil Wickremesinghe’s release

A tense stand-off occurred at the courthouse entrance when a group of Buddhist monks were barred from entering. Police constables at the gate informed the monks that a senior officer had issued orders denying

State houses of former leaders to be reclaimed from September: President

The government will reclaim all state-owned houses allocated to former Presidents, once new legislation is passed in September, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake said yesterday.

UK High Commission denies High Commissioner’s presence at Ranil’s court hearing

The UK High Commission in Sri Lanka has refuted claims that British High Commissioner Andrew Patrick attended the court hearing of former President Ranil Wickremesinghe yesterday.

Nutrition physicians concerned over removal of key posts in Food Control Unit

The Sri Lanka College of Nutrition Physicians (SLCNP) has expressed strong concern over attempts to remove Consultant Nutrition Physician (CNP) posts from the Ministry of Health’s Food Control

Mahiyangana Esala Perahera commences

The Esala Perahera festival in the historic Mahiyangana Rajamaha Viharaya that commenced on Monday night (25) will last till September 08.

Police probe first major Chinese kidnapping gang in Colombo

Police have launched an investigation into what is being described as Sri Lanka’s first major cryptocurrency-related kidnapping and theft involving USDT (Tether), allegedly carried out by a group of Chinese nationals.

Cultivators in a quandary due to repair of Nochchikulama Tank

Although the Nochchikulama tank in Mihintale had been drained out for repairs more than a month ago the project has been stalled much to the anxiety of the people who depended on it for agriculture, fisheries and other activities such as bathing .