Facebook ban on Gnanasara Thera - Rathana Thera complains to HRC ban

Some members of the ’Ape Jana Bala Pakshaya’, led by former MP the Ven. Athuraliye Rathana Thera yesterday complained to the Human Rights Commission (HRC) on the Facebook ban imposed on Bodu Bala Sena (BBS) General Secretary Ven. Galagoda Aththe Gnanasara Thera.

Photo-journalist complains against ex-PNB OIC Rangajeewa

A photo-journalist attached to the Ceylon Today newspaper filed a police complaint against former Police Narcotic Bureau (PNB) OIC IP Neomal Rangajeewa for threatening and obstructing his duties at the premises of the Colombo High Court.

Drug stock at PNB court warehouse taken to govt. analyst

The remaining stock of drugs at the Police Narcotic Bureau’s (PNB) court items warehouse has been taken to the Government Analyst’s Department for further investigations.

Tiran Alles, three others discharged in RADA case

The Colombo High Court today ordered to discharge former MP Tiran Alles and three others from controversial Reconstruction and Development Agency (RADA) case.

Three killed in fatal accident in Wellawaya

Three persons including a woman were killed at Warunagama on the Wellawaya-Buttala main road when a lorry collided head-on with a three-wheeler this morning, Police said.

Kosgoda Tharaka’s accomplice ‘Kalu Malli’ arrested

Rohan Pradeep alias ‘Kalu Malli’, an accomplice of underworld figure ’Kosgoda Tharaka, was arrested in Angoda, Police said.

196 more COVID-19 patients identified from Kandakadu

At least 196 more COVID-19 infected patients were reported from the Kandakadu Rehabilitation Centre increasing total cases at the Centre to 252, Government Information Department said.

Cabinet nod to destroy confiscated Beedi Leaves

Taking into consideration the adverse impact on the health of those who consume the Beedi leaves, the Cabinet of Ministers today decided to destroy stocks of Beedi Leaves that are confiscated in future.

25% reduction on electricity bills for March, April, May

The Cabinet has agreed to provide a 25 per cent reduction on electricity bills for March, April and May for consumers who had used less than 90 units per month, Cabinet Spokesman Bandula Gunawardane said today.

Saloon door already removed and sold

Referring to the remark made by Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa on Tuesday that the SLPP needs a two thirds majority to replace the saloon door with a metal door in order to establish a stronger government, former Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe said, the saloon door had already been removed and sold out.

I changed my mind: Thewarapperuma

Kalutara District UNP candidate Palitha Thewarapperuma, who threatened to withdraw his candidature, said today he would resume his election campaign as the Election Commission Chairman informed him that he could not legally do so.

Rare twin elephant calves born in Minneriya

An elephant mother has given birth to twin calves at the Minneriya National Park, Director Wildlife Health at Department of Wildlife Conservation Dr. Tharaka Prasad said.

Ex-LTTE succumbs to injuries

The former LTTE cadre has succumbed to his injuries today, following an explosion at his house in Iyakkachchi, Kilinochchi. He was undergoing treatment at the Anuradhapura Hospital.

Two bodies recovered in Pelmadulla

Two male bodies were recovered from the Denawaka river at Ganegama in Pelmadulla this morning.

Five suspects arrested for harassing Russian girl remanded

The five suspects who were arrested for allegedly harassing a Russian girl at Galle Face Green, Colombo, have been remanded until July 10 by the Colombo Fort Magistrate today.

Hotel owner killed in Kesbewa

An owner of a hotel in Kesbewa was found murdered inside the hotel early this morning, police said.

Wanted Inspector of Police surrenders

IP W.K. Saman Wasantha Kumara attached to the Police Narcotic Bureau, who was wanted by the CID over alleged involvement in drug trafficking, has surrendered to the Kadawatha Police a short while ago, police said.

Welikada inmate tests positive for Covid-19

An inmate at the Welikada prison has tested positive for Covid-19, the government Information Department said quoting Director General of Health Services Anil Jasingha said.

Teenagers jump into Mahaweli River

A teenage couple aged 16 and 17 have taken their lives by jumping into the Mahaweli River this morning. Police said the victims had jumped to the river from a bridge near the Wattegama Railway Crossing.

Five arrested for harassing Russian girl at Galle Face

Five suspects were taken into police custody for allegedly harassing a Russian girl at Galle Face Green, Colombo on Sunday night, Fort Police said.

Group of SJB members will join UNP after polls: Akila

A group of Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) candidates will join the UNP after the conclusion of the general elections, UNP General Secretary Akila Viraj Kariyawasam said today.

Oral submissions in contempt case against Ranjan resumes

Supreme Court today resumed oral submissions in the first contempt of court case filed against former State Minister Ranjan Ramanayake for allegedly making insulting remarks on the reputation of the judiciary.

230 Lankan expatriates returned from Ethiopia

A SriLankan flight carrying 230 Sri Lankan expatriates who were employed in several countries in the African continent returned to the country from Ethiopia this morning.

Information of Lankan leopards now available in Yala Info Centre

Yala National Park has opened an information centre on leopards found in Sri Lanka and the 108 leopards living in the national park at present. Park Warde

Accident kills Asoka Wadigamangawa

Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) Puttalam District candidate and former parliamentarian Ashoka Wadigamangawa (68) has died in a road accident at Padeniya on the Kurunegala-Puttalam road, police said.

Will give concessions: Ranil pledges in Athurugiriya

UNP Leader Ranil Wickremesinghe today pledged to grant a package of concessions to people if his party was elected to office at the August Parliamentary Election.

Fire breaks out at a textile store in Wellawatte

A fire broke out at a textile store at W.A Silva Mawatha in Wellawatte. Fire Brigade said five fire trucks were dispatched to the location to douse the fire.

Gangster ‘Battaramulle Bunty’ arrested in Thalangama

A gangster ‘Battaramulle Bunty’ who is an accomplice of underworld figure ’Angoda Lokka’, had been arrested in Thalangama this morning.

Kusal Mendis arrested over fatal accident

Cricketer Kusal Mendis has been arrested following an accident that killed a 64-year-old man at Horethuduwa in Panadura, this morning, Police Spokesman Jaliya Senaratna said.

CID records 4-hour statement from Ranil

A Criminal Investigation Department team, which has recorded a four-hour statement from UNP leader Ranil Wickremesinghe regarding the investigations into the Central Bank bond scam, left his residence a short while ago.