The Police warned that strict legal action will be taken against individuals who possess illegal fire arms and investigations to probe allegations on the use of illegal arms have commenced and the suspects will be arrested

Deputy Mayor of the UPFA controlled Ampara Urban Council Saman Morayas and a few others were injured today when a clash erupted between supporters of Digamadulla district UPFA candidates Farial Ashraff and Sarath Weerasekara

The Democratic National Alliance (DNA) is to file contempt of court charges against the appointment of a second Court Martial against General Sarath Fonseka to face charges of fraudulent activity

The Foreign Ministry has decided to initiate disciplinary action against a Sri Lankan diplomat who was working at the Sri Lankan embassy in Japan after he failed to meet a deadline to explain his conduct

Two people were killed and at least five others were injured when a car traveling towards Colombo crashed into the concrete barrier in the middle of the road and went on to hit a lamp post near the Kavudana junction today.

A group of monks who began a fast unto death yesterday calling for the release of General Sarath Fonseka have decided to continue their fast today despite the police removing their temporary shelter using a court order last night.  

A Sri Lankan woman taken into custody last month for writing books about her conversion to Islam for Buddhism is being investigated for possible links to Islamic extremists. The author, a native Sri Lankan, is resident in Bahrain

Former Sirasa media Director and UNF Colombo district candidate for the upcoming General Elections, Susil Kindelpitiya was remanded till April 16 by the Colombo Magistrate today. He was arrested this week on a complaint lodged by a woman

UPFA Kurunegala district candidate and Deputy Health Minister Jayaratna Herath carried out election campaigning today by air using an air force Bell 212 helicopter to distribute leaflets. He hired the helicopter for two hours

A group of monks launched a fast unto death campaign in Fort this morning demanding the release of General Sarath Fonseka who is under military custody over an alleged corrupt arms deal.

UNP Colombo district candidate Susil Kindelpitiya will be produced at the Aluthkade Magistrates Court today, Police Spokesman S.P Preshantha Jayakody told Daily Mirror Online.

The Democratic National Alliance (DNA), in a press release, has questioned the government if there are moves to target Mrs. Anoma Fonseka, the wife of General Sarath Fonseka in light of a statement made by a government Minister

At least 10 supporters of two UPFA candidates were injured and are receiving treatment in hospital following a clash between them in Anuradhapura last night, the Police said. The groups clashed while returning home following a rally

The UNP claims that the arrest of UNF Colombo district candidate and former Sirasa media Director Susil Kindelpitiya was an act of political revenge by the government at a time when a General Election is at hand. He was arrested this morning

Navy medical specialists will monitor the health condition of General Sarath Fonseka daily, Military Spokesperson Major General Prasad Samarasingha told Daily Mirror online in response to concerns raised by the General’s wife.

The polling agents of the political parties and independent groups will be permitted to paste a sticker inside the ballot boxes at the time of sealing it at the polling station in order to avoid allegations of poll rigging at the General Elections

Sri Lanka has questioned the double standards of the UN by attempting to set up an expert panel on Lanka within nine months whereas it took 9 years for the organization to set up a probe commission to investigate UK’s involvement in I

A fuel shortage at filling stations is being experienced today due to the delay in dispatching adequate supplies to the distributions centres, the CPC said adding however that the situation will return to normal by this evening.

UNF Colombo district candidate Susil Kindelpitiya was arrested by the police this morning over a complaint lodged by a woman last night alleging abuse and harassment, Police spokesman S.P Jayakody told Daily Mirror online

The Ealam Peoples Democratic Front (EPDP) has slammed the TULF led by V. Anandasangaree for claiming there are armed groups operating in the North and questioned if the party was attempting to point fingers at the government

The Australian Department of Immigration and Citizenship says 41 visas have been granted to asylum seekers, including eight refugees from Sri Lanka, found to be eligible for Australian protection under the refugee convention.

Youth representing the Students Union of the Sabaragamuwa University who were staging a protest at Town Hall were dispersed late this evening by the police on a court order. The students however said they will continue the protest tomorr

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A clash broke out between UNF and UPFA supporters in Nawalapitiya today after supporters of Democratic Peoples Front leader Mano Ganeshan and UNF candidate Lakshman Kiriella were blocked from campaigning in Nawalapitiya

The government says investigations into KP are still continuing and he will be produced in court at an appropriate time. KP is being detained under the laws of the country in order to protect the territorial integrity of Sri Lanka, the govern

Moves are afoot to limit the use of alcohol in the country. JHU MP Ven. Attureliye Rathana Thera said that they would bring a proposal to limit the alcohol content in drinks to 20 percent and later gradually reduce it to 15 percent.

A con artist wanted for cheating several people using paper advertisements promising loans and financial aide has been arrested from Pandura. The suspect had been cheating the public for some time and had been wanted by the police for the past month.

The Colombo Fort magistrate today severely reprimanded the police for granting police bail on 16 suspects connected with the MTV attack without giving a date to appear in court. The Magistrate also issued notice on the suspects to appear in court

Over 300 workers of a garment factory in Mahiyanganaya who had consumed food last evening have been hospitalized with suspected food poisoning. Health authorities have launched an investigation into the incident. 

A political party in London is under investigation over its links with the LTTE and has been removed from the register by the Electoral Commission. The group was registered with the Electoral Commission as a political party this year