Young woman found dead in abandoned well Lover flees, murder suspected

The body of a young woman was found in an abandoned well in Kumarapuram in the Mutur Police area. The victim Nades Kumar Vinodini, 25, was a resident of Thanganakar in Serunuwara who had gone missing since last Monday

New canine recruits for police from the Netherlands

The dogs, aged 8 to 12 months, will undergo three months of training

Uma Kumaran, Sri Lankan origin Tamil, elected to UK Parliament as Labour Party sweeps polls

There were five candidates of Sri Lankan origin and only she has won the election

Rangiripura gets new police post funded by public

The new police post at Rangiripura in Monaragala was declared open by Monaragala Division DIG J.S.Weerasuriya. Addressing the ceremony, he said the people in Rangiripura area had been facing the threat of narcotic-related crimes an

Vesak celebrated in Ethiopia with Lantern Festival and meditation session

The Lantern Festival of Sri Lanka, organised by the Embassy of Sri Lanka in Addis Ababa in collaboration with the Sri Lankan community in Ethiopia, was celebrated in Ethiopia on 23 June 2024, marking the International Day of Vesak 2024 with a magnificent showcase of Sri Lankan culture and Buddhist spirituality, according to a statement from the Foreign Affairs Ministry.

Whitening cream endorsed by Piumi Hansamali not registered with NMRA : Official

The beauty products, including skin whitening creams endorsed by model Piumi Hansamali are not registered with the National Medicines Regulatory Authority (NMRA), Daily Mirror learns.

PHI murder was a case of mistaken identity

Following the arrest of the gunman linked to the murder of Public Health Inspector (PHI) Deepal Roshan Kumara in Elpitiya last February, investigations revealed that the fatal shooting was a case of mistaken identity, as the slain PHI was inadvertently shot instead of a police officer in the area, police sources said.

AG objects to bail for Hirunika

The Attorney General yesterday raised objections to former Parliamentarian Hirunika Premachandra being enlarged on bail, in a bail pending appeal.

Probe after infant dies due to hospital refusal

A probe has been initiated over the incident where a two-month-old baby suffering after choking on milk was refused treatment at the Matara District New Hospital in Kamburugamuwa resulting in her death.

Sixteen FD accounts with Rs. 93 mn of Keheliya’s family members frozen

On an application made by the Bribery Commission, the Colombo High Court has issued an order to freeze 16 fixed deposit accounts and three insurance policies belonging to the family members of former Health Minister Keheliya Rambukwella. The value of the frozen fixed deposit accounts and insurance policies has been estimated at Rs. 93.125 million.

FR petition against Presidential Election: SC fuller bench to hear petition on Monday

The Chief Justice has nominated a fuller bench comprising five judges of the Supreme Court to hear the Fundamental Rights petition, which sought an order restraining the Election Commission from taking any further steps to conduct the Presidential Election in 2024.

Special Crimes Investigation division takes over vehicle idling in the airport

Officials from the Elpitiya Special Crimes Investigation Division took custody of a vehicle that had been parked at the car park of the arrival terminal of the Katunayake Airport for a month, police said.

Let me do my job – Dayasiri

The General Secretary of the Sri Lanka Freedom Party, Member of Parliament Dayasiri Jayasekara yesterday told those concerned not to interfere with the right to act as the Secretary General of SLFP.

Sri Lanka closes $12.5 Bn bond restructuring deal

Sri Lanka has successfully concluded its discussions with bondholders, reaching an agreement on restructuring terms yesterday. This follows an unsuccessful first round of talks in April.

SC suspends criminal proceedings in X-Press Pearl case

The Supreme Court yesterday issued an interim order staying the further proceedings relating to the indictment filed before Colombo High Court against eight accused including the Captain of the fire-ravaged container ship MV X-Press Pearl.

Drugs worth more than Rs 19 billion recovered as a result of Yukthiya

In what seemed to be a staggering disclosure, the pioneers of Yukthiya operation revealed that drugs worth Rs 19,075 million had been recovered since its beginning in December 2023.

FR petition filed to halt Presidential Election

A businessman has filed a fundamental rights petition in the Supreme Court restraining the Election Commission from taking any further steps in conducting a Presidential Election in 2024 until the Court makes a determination regarding the petition.

Indian bottom trawlers cause Rs.700 Mn damage to Sri Lankan fishing gear

Sri Lanka’s Fisheries Ministry has estimated the damage done to fishing gear of Sri Lanka fishermen by Indian bottom trawlers at Rs.700 million and communicated it to the Indian authorities including External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar. Indian bottom trawlers, indulgent in IUU (Illegal, Unreported and Unregulated) fishing has become an irritant to bilateral relations between the two countries.

Two students fall to death from Altair apartments in Colombo, probe underway

Two students, a male and female aged 15, studying at an International School in Colombo, are suspected to have committed suicide by jumping from the 67th floor of the Altair apartments building in Kompanna Veediya on Tuesday evening. Police identified the deceased as residents of Wellawatta and Kelaniya.

Bilateral creditors do not reduce principal amounts - President

“Many have suggested obtaining concessions for foreign loans without any sacrifices. This is impractical and inconsistent with international practice. Some parties criticize us saying the government has not requested a principal loan reduction. However, bilateral creditors do not reduce the principal amount. Instead, concessions are typically provided through extended repayment periods, loan grace periods and lower interest rates. Final decision

Attempt to frighten fiancee leads to death

A young man who noosed his neck to frighten his fiancee, pretending he was attempting to commit suicide had turned to reality as he died when the slip knot tightened. The victim was a 17 year old young man from Bogaswewa area. Investigations revealed that during an altercation between them, the y

116 killed in stampede at satsang in Uttar Pradesh

At least 116 people, including women and children, were killed after a stampede at a ‘satsang’ (religous event) in Uttar Pradesh’s Hathras on Tuesday. The state government has ordered a probe into the incident and dispatched three ministers to reach the spot and monitor relief work. Inspector General (Aligarh) Shalabh Mathur confirmed that 116 people have died so far. “An FIR will be filed against the organisers of the satsang as the crowd at the

Indian Prime Minister, External Affairs Minister condole Sampanthan’s demise

In an X post, the Prime Minister said, “My deepest condolences to the family and friends of veteran TNA leader R. Sampanthan. Will always cherish fond memories of meetings with him. He relentlessly pursued a life of peace, security, equality, justice and dignity for the Tamil nationals of Sri Lanka. He will be deeply missed by his friends and followers in Sri Lanka and India.”

Will Hirunika get temporary relief from jail?

The bail application (bail pending appeal) filed on behalf of former Colombo District Parliamentarian Hirunika Premachandra was yesterday fixed for July 4 by the Colombo High Court.

Some are envious when seeing someone using a luxury vehicle : Piyumi

Actress Piyumi Hansamali emphasized yesterday that Mahinda Rajapaksa is neither her father nor is Gotabaya Rajapaksa her ‘Bappa’. She also clarified that she bears no responsibility for Gotabaya Rajapaksa’s earlier use of the vehicle, as she purchased it from a car dealership.

CID sends back Piyumi Hansamali without recording statement

The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) sent back actress Piyumi Hansamali without recording a statement from her over the allegation of acquisition of assets beyond her means.

Person who raped 13-year-old niece arrested

The Norton Bridge Police arrested a person for the alleged rape of 13-year-old daughter of his sister, who stood surety to him when he was similarly accused of rape of a nine-year-old girl. His sister stood surety to the bail bond in a previous case against him for the rape of a nine-year-old girl.

Sri Lanka a step closer to Starlink internet service

In a step closer to the introduction of Starlink satellite internet service in Sri Lanka, the Committee on Public Finance has approved Sri Lanka Telecommunications (Amendment) Bill subjected to amendments to ensure consumers are ensured the benefits from advanced telecommunication technology.

Organised criminal Kanjipani Imran secures asylum in France

France has given political asylum to notorious organised criminal Kanjipani Imran, an informed source said.

Kataragama Maha Devala festival

The annual Esala Perehera festival of the Ruhunu Kataragama Maha Devala is scheduled to commence on July 06. The Kap Planting ceremony had been performed on May 24.