Additional Police teams to probe recent unrest
An additional 15 special Police teams have been appointed to probe into recent incidents in several areas of the country including Aluthgama and Beruwala. Police Spokesperson, SSP Ajith Rohana told The...
View ArticleAs Kerry meets Maliki, Sunni militants push on
US Secretary of State John Kerry was in Baghdad Monday to push for Iraqi unity and stability, as Sunni militants swept through western towns abandoned by the security forces.Flying in from Jordan on a...
View ArticleRupee steady ahead of bond sale; Iran crude adds pressure
(Reuters) The Sri Lankan rupee steadied on Monday, as inflows from remittances offset dollar demand from importers ahead of a government-guaranteed bond sale by Sri Lankan Airlines. Dealers, however,...
View ArticleHingurakgoda PS member arrested over fraud
Police yesterday arrested two persons including a member of the Hingurakgoda Pradeshiya Sabha on charges of selling vehicles using forged documents. Police said the arrests were made in Arangala and...
View ArticleIraq: Strategic town of Tal Afar including airport fall to militants
The strategic Shiite-majority north Iraq town of Tal Afar and its airport were in the hands of Sunni Arab militants on Monday after days of heavy fighting, a local official and witnesses said."The town...
View ArticleFake passport racket; Six Lankans arrested in Chennai
The Chennai Police have arrested six Sri Lankans involved in a fake passport and visa racket, Indian media reports said. According to Business Standard, the Police had stated that they were on the...
View ArticleNo third party interference for S. Korean employment- Minister
No external parties will be allowed to interfere with the employment process of Sri Lankans in South Korea, Foreign Employment Promotion and Welfare Minister Dilan Perera said. In a statement released...
View ArticleCancel Kandy night races; Maha Nayake Theros urge President
Maha Nayake Theros have urged President Mahinda Rajapaksa to cancel the night races which are scheduled to be held in Kandy this month. The races are to be held on June 27 and 28. It was reported that...
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Obama’s favorability falls below Bush, Carter
United States President Barack Obama has landed himself a last-place spot according to a new poll that measured the favorable ratings of the five living former and current American...
View ArticleHand grenade found in front of school
Investigations are underway after a live hand grenade was found from a canal in front of Seevali Vidyalaya in Damana. Police have taken steps to inform the court about the discovery and the Special...
View ArticleFaulty water motor kills child
A 9-year-old child was killed last evening after he was electrocuted while bathing at the Galamuna tank in Sooriyawewa. Police said the incident had occurred when the child had gone with his mother to...
View ArticleFire at Katunayake factory
A fire has been reported from a factory at the Katunayake Free Trade Zone. The fire brigade is currently on the scene attempting to douse the fire. The cause of the fire is yet to be determined.
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Schumacher 'medical' documents stolen: management
Geneva (AFP) - Documents relating to Michael Schumacher have been stolen, the Formula One star's management said Monday, with the thieves claiming them to be medical records about his coma from a...
View ArticleExcavations at alleged mass grave of Muslims killed by LTTE
Excavations at the alleged location of a mass grave said to contain the bodies of around 100 Muslims killed by the LTTE are to commence on July 1. Police said the excavations would be carried out in...
View ArticleMalaysian woman dies in a flight over Lankan airspace: lands in Katunayake
A Malaysian pilgrim from Kuala Berang, Terengganu passed away on her way back from Saudi Arabia as the flight was passing through the Sri Lanka air space.The flight (Flynas), owned by Saudi Arabia was...
View ArticleNavy arrests 11 Indian fishermen
The Navy arrested 11 Indian fishermen last night, Navy Spokesperson, Commander Kosala Warnakulasuriya said. Speaking to The Nation, he stated that the Navy had seized three boats along with the...
View ArticleLoud motorists to be fined
A fine of Rs. 3000 to 5000 will be imposed on motorists whose vehicle sound system and radio devices emit sounds above acceptable levels. The Police Media Unit stated that all police stations have been...
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First resident Sri Lanka High Commissioner in Seychelles
The first resident High Commissioner of Sri Lanka to Seychelles, HE. Rajatha Piyatissa, presented his credentials to President James Michel at State House this morning.Following the ceremony, High...
View ArticleTwo arrested with several firearms
Police yesterday took into custody two suspects along with several firearms near the Kolinjaadiya area in Wennappuwa. The firearms recovered from the duo include one locally manufactured 'Galkatas'...
View ArticleNavy gets new Commander
Chief of Staff of the Sri Lanka Navy, Rear Admiral Jayantha Perera, has been promoted to Vice Admiral and is to be appointed as the navy's new Commander with effect from July 1. He replaces outgoing...
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