Murali slams Bedi, calls him controversy monger

Retired spin great Muttiah Muralitharan on Wednesday lashed out at his long-time detractor Bishen Singh Bedi, calling the former Indian captain a controversy monger and ordinary bowler who would have been hammered by any batsman if was he playing now. MORE...

July 29, 2010  07:55 am|Comments (15)

Emirates to fly Male-Colombo daily

Dubai-based airline Emirates is set to launch daily scheduled flights between the Maldives and Sri Lanka from August 1, increasing its services from Colombo to Male from four to five flights a week. MORE...

July 29, 2010  11:07 am|Comments (1)

Cricketing legend CI passes away

Sri Lanka’s legendary batsman C. I. Gunasekera, who turned 90 this month passed away today. Conroy Ievers Gunasekara (born July 14, 1920) was a Sri Lankan first-class cricketer prior to his country being granted Test status. MORE...

July 29, 2010  11:35 am|Comments (0)

VIDEO: Over 500 complaints about missing persons

The Vavuniya mobile police service has received more than 500 complaints yesterday, regarding missing persons during the war era. People from Settikulama Manik Farm and resettlement areas have participated in this service organized by the D. I. G. of Wanni, Deepal Dalpadadu.

July 29, 2010  11:48 am|Comments (0)

VIDEO: Legal provision allows govt. to grant amnesty to any offender - Keheliya

According to the legal provisions of the country any offender if he is cooperating with the government could be used as a witness and given amnesty, Media Minister Keheliya Rambukwella said today. He said this when queried on the legal background of the arrest and detention behind former LTTE arms procurer Kumaran Pathmnanathan alias KP. MORE...

July 29, 2010  12:18 pm|Comments (16)

Prohibited items found from Rehabilitation Camp

Army has found an array of prohibited items in the Marudamadu Rehabilitation Camp in Mannar yesterday, said Army Spokesman Major General Udaya Medawala speaking to Ada Derana today. These items included 17 mobile phones, 14 sim cards, 30 phone batteries and 21 phone chargers. MORE...

July 29, 2010  02:25 pm|Comments (3)

Five-in-one vaccine led to child deaths in Sri Lanka - BMJ

The pentavalent or the five-in-one vaccine that has been recommended in India by the National Technical Advisory Group on Immunization actually killed children in Sri Lanka and Bhutan, warns an article in the latest issue of the British Medical Journal (BMJ). MORE...

July 29, 2010  03:01 pm|Comments (3)

Airtel FR rejected by SC

The fundamental rights petition filed by Bharati Airtel Lanka (Pvt) Ltd challenging the floor price imposed on tariffs implemented by mobile operators was rejected by Supreme Court a short while ago. MORE...

July 29, 2010  04:40 pm|Comments (0)

Lankan hunger striker wins damages for burger claims

A Sri Lankan Tamil demonstrator who went on hunger strike outside London’s Houses of Parliament accepted damages Thursday from British newspapers who accused him of eating burgers during the action. MORE...

July 29, 2010  04:45 pm|Comments (0)

Jury Award for ‘Ira Handa Yata’ at Los Angeles Festival

‘Ira Handa Yata’ (Beneath the Sun and Moon), a Sinhala film directed by Bennet Ratnayake has won a special Jury Honorary award at the Los Angeles Film Festival....

July 28, 2010  12:09 am|Comments (2)

Govt. committee to probe US allegations of labour rights violations

The government has appointed a committee to probe the allegations of labour rights violations in Sri Lanka which are threatening GSP trade concessions to the United States. READ MORE....

July 28, 2010  01:06 am|Comments (6)

Canada funds Buddhist centre to protect against hate crimes

After the second fire bombing in six months, resident monks at a Scarborough Buddhist temple scrambled to get a security fence. But they needed money — $55,000 to be exact. MORE...

July 28, 2010  07:28 am|Comments (4)

Lankan asylum-seekers to face Aussie court over detention centre riot

Eight Sri Lankan asylum seekers, accused of taking part in a riot on Christmas Island, will stand trial in Australia later this year. The Australian Federal Police charged the men with weapons and rioting offences, after the melee at the island’s detention centre in November, 2009. MORE...

July 28, 2010  07:36 am|Comments (5)

VIDEO: Uni students to protest infront of Police HQ

The students of University of Ruhuna will begin a protest in front of the Police Headquarters, said convener of Inter University Student Council, Udul Premarathne. The protest march is scheduled to start at 1.00 p.m. today from the University Grants Commission. MORE...

July 28, 2010  10:19 am|Comments (53)

GTS wins best in South Asia for ‘Colombo Ride 2.0’ at the mBillionth awards

In keeping with the growing mobile boom in Asia, the Digital Empowerment Foundation along with the IT ministries of India and Sri Lanka hosted the first ever South Asian Mobile Content awards in New Delhi on the 23rd of July 2010. MORE...

July 28, 2010  10:52 am|Comments (0)

Party probe on self immolation after Ranil returns

A decision on holding an internal party investigation on the self immolation of a party supporter will only be taken after UNP Leader Ranil Wickramsinghe returns to Sri Lanka, said UNP General Secretary Tissa Attanayake . He made this statement at a media conference held today. MORE...

July 28, 2010  12:04 pm|Comments (17)

Senaka de Silva rented house to station armed soldiers, CID informs court

Information has been received during inquiries that Captain Senaka de Silva who acted as General (retired) Sarath Fonseka’s private secretary, had allegedly obtained a house on rent where armed soldiers were stationed, the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has informed court. READ MORE...

July 28, 2010  12:18 pm|Comments (19)

No apologies for Lanka visit, says actress Asin

South Indian actress Asin Thottumkal has told the media that she will not apologise for her visit to Sri Lanka merely because some actors in Tamil Nadu have demanded she do so. READ MORE...

July 28, 2010  01:19 pm|Comments (33)

First ever high security roller doors introduced to Sri Lanka

Amil Industries has introduced a high security roller door to Sri Lanka; an industry first, a company spokesperson said. Designed to meet high security standards, the roller doors are manufactured according to stringent, Australian quality standards....

July 28, 2010  01:56 pm|Comments (0)

Lankan Ministers discuss tourism promotion with Japan

Sri Lanka’s Minister of External Affairs and Minister of Economic Development who are currently on a visit to Japan met with Akira Kanai, Chairman of the Japan Association of Travel Agents (JATA) on Tuesday, states the Embassy of Sri Lanka in Japan. READ MORE....

July 28, 2010  02:38 pm|Comments (1)

Mortein ‘Stop Diseases’ campaign to combat dengue wild fire nation-wide

Mortein, rated as ‘Sri Lanka’s No. 1 Household Insecticides Brand’ (as per Market Research Data) has initiated a National dengue education and awareness program, “Mortein Stop Diseases” for the 4th consecutive year....

July 28, 2010  03:00 pm|Comments (0)

Olcott Mawatha shut due to protest

Olcott Mawatha opposite the Fort railway has been temporarily closed due to University student protest, Ada Derana correspondent confirms. The students of University of Ruhuna began a protest march today from the University Grants Commission intending to go to the Police Headquarters.

July 28, 2010  03:08 pm|Comments (27)

CSE ranked second in the world

For the first time in history the All Share Price Index of the Colombo Stock Exchange closed above the 5,000 mark today. The ASPI closed at 5,138 points. The CSE is currently ranked the 2nd best performing stock market in the world for the year 2010, CSE said.

July 28, 2010  03:21 pm|Comments (25)

Assassination attempt on Mangala: Hard labour for two in prison

Two persons found guilty of providing information to the Liberations Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) in its attempt to assassinate Sri Lanka Freedom Party (Mahajana Wing) convenor Mangala Samaraweera were sentenced to 11 years hard labour in prison. READ MORE....

July 28, 2010  06:45 pm|Comments (15)

Five Brigadiers rise up as Majors General

Five serving Brigadiers in the Sri Lanka Army have been promoted Majors General effective today (July 28), said military spokesman Brigadier Ubaya Medawala. READ MORE...

July 28, 2010  07:27 pm|Comments (2)

UNP not using capable leaders, says Lakshman Seneviratne

Discipline within the party is vital. The party should also raise hope among the masses. Without these a party cannot win any election, said United National Party (UNP) Parliamentarian Lakshman Seneviratne. READ MORE....

July 27, 2010  12:04 am|Comments (2)

Senior Indian official to visit Sri Lanka: Report

CHENNAI: A senior official of the Ministry of External Affairs will visit Sri Lanka to assess the progress (of rehabilitation measures) in Northern and Eastern Provinces, Prime Minister Manmohan Singh has informed Chief Minister M. Karunanidhi. READ MORE....

July 27, 2010  12:27 am|Comments (10)

Man who set himself ablaze succumbs to injuries

The man who set himself on fire last evening outside the UNP Sirikotha headquarters succumbed to his injuries early this morning, sources at the National hospital said. MORE...

July 27, 2010  07:30 am|Comments (12)

Certain UNP elements to blame - Lakshman

Yesterday at the 360 interview with Derana TV UNP MP Lakshman Seneviratne stated that it was UNP party members themselves who are to blame as they have provoked the innocent man to commit such an act. He said this in regard to the incident where a man set himself on fire outside ‘Sirikotha’.

July 27, 2010  07:48 am|Comments (7)

Lankan refugee ship could be boarded by U.S. or Canada

Canadian or American coast guards to board the cargo ship allegedly carrying more than 200 Tamil refugees before it reaches Canadian waters as a way of deterring the vessel from landing. MORE..

July 27, 2010  10:19 am|Comments (6)