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

Australian police have seized dramatic footage and images of gun-wielding Melbourne-based terrorist cell supporters who allegedly took money from Victorians under the guise of raising cash for humanitarian aid...VIDEO

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

Seven students were injured when a clash erupted between first and second year students who are following the National Diploma in Technology (NDT) at the Moratuwa University. 

A pressure mine weighing approximately 14 ½ kilos was recovered from Kaniya in Trincomalee by the police this evening. The powerful mine was recovered by the police following information they had received

The Department of Elections has decided to impose a strict ban on the media taking photographs or videoing people casting their votes especially VIPs during the General Elections next week in line with existing election laws.

Several members of the Tamil Rehabilitation Organization (TRO) who were produced in court today were further remanded over their alleged involvement in funding the LTTE and the CID informed court that the suspects will be indicted.

The Sri Lankan government has raised suspicion over the timing of British Foreign Secretary David Miliband’s special statement on Sri Lanka as it coincides with the General Elections scheduled to be held in the country next week...VIDEO

The Director of the Solis business establishment, who was arrested yesterday over his alleged involvement with Dhanuna Tillakaratna, the son-in-law of General Sarath Fonseka, was today remanded till April 7 by the Mount Lavinia Magistrate.

A Kuwaiti criminal court has sentenced a Sri Lankan man and his female compatriot to death in absentia for the premeditated murder of a Kuwaiti man in 2006. The male suspect has been identified as Hajj Mohyeddein and his female compatriot Sisha Si

Belgium is still continuing its probe against General Sarath Fonseka’s aide Senaka Silva for his alleged involvement in an illegal money transfer case in that country, the CID said. Belgium is expected to take legal action against Silva soon

Three people were killed and at least nine others were injured when a train collided with a van at a level crossing at Peradeniya along the Colombo Kandy railway line. The van had attempted to cross the tracks at the time the train was approaching

The Australian Federal Police has been criticised by a Supreme Court judge for bungling a two-year investigation into three men who sent funds to the LTTE in Sri Lanka, including improperly arresting a suspect and abusing his rights

UNP Leader Ranil Wickremesinghe has called on the government to send a medical team headed by Sarath Fonseka’s personal doctor and another medical officer nominated by the Director General of Health Services to examine the detained General