UNP to expel more members: Ravi K

UNP will expel more members from the party who had joined Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) by Friday, July 31, its Assistant Leader Ravi Karunanayake said today.

Consider politicians past and present when voting: GMOA

The Government Medical Officers Association (GMOA) today requested the people to consider the past and present environment of the politicians along with the election promises that they make aiming the election.

Easter Sunday attacks probe: CID’s earlier report on Rishard not valid

There is no validity in the report obtained from the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) on June 20 last year, where it was said Rishad Bathiudeen was not a suspect of Easter Sunday bombings and thus no probe should be carried out against him, Police Spokesman SSP Jaliya Senaratne said today.

UNP expels 54 members contesting under SJB

The United National Party (UNP) Working Committee today decided to expel 54 members who obtained the nominations from the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) to contest the 2020 General Elections.

Throwing parcels into Welikada prison: Main suspect arrested in Borella

The main suspect in the case of throwing parcels containing contraband into the Welikada Magazine Prison has been arrested today.

Three killed in accident in Peradeniya

Three persons were killed and three others were injured in an accident involving a motorcycle and a three-wheeler in Karamada, Peradeniya.

Gangster arrested with T-56 automatic assault rifle in Wellawa

A gangster who was suspected to have aided criminals in hiring weapons, was arrested by the Special Task Force (STF) during a raid in Nikadalupotha, Wellawa. A T-56 automatic assault rifle was also taken into custody.

Use your vote to safeguard your future: Ranil

People will have to think and decide as to who will safeguard their future on August 5 when they go to vote, former Prime Minister and UNP Leader Ranil Wickremesinghe said today.

PM confident of two-thirds majority at polls for SLPP

Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa today expressed confidence that the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) would be able to secure a two-thirds majority at the upcoming general elections, solidifying the presidential election victory of the party.

Two hotline numbers to inform on drug rackets and other crimes

Two special hot-line numbers 1917 and 1997 have been introduced by the Sri Lanka Police to provide information on crimes and toxic narcotics, Police Spokesman Jaliya Senaratna said.

Remanded child abuse teacher is TV reality show set designer

The suspect arrested on charges of sexually abusing underage boys had been identified as a set designer for a children’s reality show on television in addition to being an English teacher.

Fire breaks out at two-storey building in Battaramulla

A fire broke out at a two-storey building which housed a showroom of a famous home appliance chain in Battaramulla, the fire brigade said.

Rishad appears before CID

Former Minister Rishad Bathiudeen arrived at the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) branch at Iratta Periyakulam in Vavuniya to give a statement in connection with the investigations into the Easter Sunday bomb attacks.

Wild Elephant dies after been hit by luxury bus

A Wild Elephant roaming along the Udawalawe-Monaragala main road was accidentally hit by a luxury bus plying from Colombo to Ampara.

39 street racers arrested for unauthorized racing in Piliyandala

At least 39 alleged street racers were arrested along with 27 motorcycles for unauthorized racing along the Piliyandala-Kesbewa bypass road last night.

Two arrested with narcotics pills worth Rs. 10mn

Two suspects have been arrested with 5,600 narcotic pills and heroin which has a street value of Rs. 10 million during a raid near a 5-star hotel in Colombo, Police said.

EC assures COVID-19 will not spread from polling centres

Elections Commission (EC) Chairman Mahinda Deshapriya yesterday assured that COVID-19 virus would not be spread through polling centres during the upcoming general election.

Escaped COVID-19 patient located

A COVID-19 infected patient who ran away from the Infectious Diseases Hospital (IDH) in Mulleriyawa early today, was located near the National Hospital, Colombo by two of its staff members a few hours later and was taken back to the IDH safely, Police said.

Two killed, three injured in accident

A married couple was killed and three others including two children were injured after the car they were traveling in crashed into a lamp post opposite the Yakkala fair on the Yakkala-Kiridiwela Road last night, Police said.

Decide if you will destroy UNP or not: RW to traditional UNPers

Those who traditionally voted for the UNP should decide whether they are going to destroy the party or not at this election, UNP Leader and former Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe said yesterday.

Govt. pushes for action against perpetrators: Minister

The Police must not have any hesitation to arrest and produce to court those responsible for the alleged archaeological destruction at Kurunegala and the government would not obstruct the law taking its course on the crime, Cabinet Spokesman and Minister Bandula Gunawardana said.

Two arrested over Kesbewa Hotel owner’s murder

Two suspects have been arrested in connection with the murder of a hotel owner at Kesbewa in Piliyandala.

Party leader should be elected through secret ballot: Navin

UNP National Organizer and Nuwara Eliya District UNP candidate Navin Dissanayake said yesterday the next leader of the UNP should be elected through a secret ballot.

Final decision on PHIs’ TU action tomorrow

The final decision on the ongoing trade union action carried out by the Public Health Inspectors is to be taken tomorrow , PHIs’ Union President Upul Rohana said today.

CHILDREN TRIED AS ADULTS

The death penalty and sentence of life in prison are sentences which ensure that an offender will never be able to rejoin civil society.

Private buses to reduce operations by 50%

Lanka Private Bus Owners’ Association President Gemunu Wijeratne yesterday said that they had decided to reduce the number of buses and bus journeys operated on certain roads by 50% from next Monday onwards.

Change in UNP leadership needed; I think I can be the leader: Navin

UNP National Organizer and Nuwara Eliya District UNP candidate Navin Dissanayake said that the leadership of the UNP, which had remained unchanged for 26 years, needed to be changed and that he had the required qualifications to become the leader of the party.

Two thirds majority needed to rid country of extremism: GL

Two thirds majority is needed to draft laws to rid the country of extremism and to strengthen the defence apparatus, Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) Leader Prof. G.L. Peiris said today.

Kandakadu situation under control, says Army Chief

While saying Covid-19 situation at the Kandakadu Treatment and Rehabilitation Centre had been brought under control, Army Commander Shavendra Silva stressed the need to wear face masks when going outdoors.

Jaffna medical students missing in forest found

Nine medical students of the Jaffna University, who went missing in Muththiyankattu Forest Reserve in Pudukuduirippu, have been found today, Police said.