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Amal identifies ‘Rosie’
An albino turtle found from the home of the daughter of Kosgoda turtle hatchery owner has been identified by singer Amal Perera as ‘Rosie’ – the albino turtle that had reportedly gone missing from the...
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Indian dancers from politico’s karaoke parlour deported
Five Indian women dancers arrested from a karaoke parlour at Baseline Road, Borella for being in the country on tourist visa are to be deported.
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Indo-Lanka talks positive
Fisheries minister Rajitha Senaratne is optimistic that his Indian tour will help resolve the issues faced by the fishermen of the two countries.
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Majority’s repulsion will be known at next national election - Karu
Chairman of the UNP’s united leadership council Karu Jayasuriya says that if the present regime believes that by patronising extremist movements who wish to create further division they will garner the...
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Turtle owner, son-in-law, 2 others arrested
Matara police have arrested Chandrasiri Abrew, the owner of a tutle hatchery at Kosgoda, his son-in-law H.P. Daminda, who was serving as the watcher, and two others and handed them over to Ambalangoda...
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Story behind opening of Parakrama Samudra spill gates
The opening of 10 spill gates of Parakrama Samurdra has created a controversy as area residents allege they were opened to prevent a hotel owned by a top government figure from being flooded.
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APR regional director arrives
The recently appointed regional director for the Asia Pacific Region of the World Organization of the Scout Movement, J.Rizal C. Pangilinan, is now in Sri Lanka on his first official visit.
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Samadhi to tie the knot!
Samadhi Arunachaya, who became popular through ‘Malee’ tele drama, is due to tie the knot this year, reports say.
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HRC chief accused of FR violation
The Ceylon Teachers Union has filed a complaint against human rights commissioner Prathibha Mahanamahewa, accusing him of violating the fundamental rights of the principal of Anula Vidyalaya, Nugegoda,...
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‘Kanchana’ goes after dog with Oshadhi on her back!
Actress Oshadhi Hewamadduma experienced quite an exciting moment on the set during shooting for the film ‘Sudu Samanali’, reports say.
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Irregularities continue at Law college entrance exam
The CID has been tasked with investigating irregularities alleged in the results of the Law College entrance examination in 2013.
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Welikada female prisoners strip searched
Female jailers strip and search women inmates who return after engaging in various duties outside the Welikada Prison, lankacnews reports quoting their relatives.
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All Indian fishermen freed
All Indian fishermen arrested and detained at Trincomalee prison for having strayed into Sri Lankan waters have been ordered to be released without bail conditions.
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New laws to control photographers!
The government is preparing to introduce new laws for photographers in order to safeguard privacy of the citizens, ‘Mawbima’ reports.
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‘Biggest challenge to president is Gnanasara Thera’
The biggest challenge to president Mahinda Rajapaksa today comes from Bodu Bala Sena general secretary Ven. Galagodaatte Gnanasara Thera, said former member of the southern provincial council Ajith...
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Indira asked Thatcher to stop military advice to Lanka
A recently released British government documents relating to Sri Lanka shows that in 1984 British prime minister Margaret Thatcher was asked by her Indian counterpart Indira Gandhi to stop helping the...
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Kelaniya heats up with Mervyn's return
A group of Kelaniya Pradeshiya Sabha members have decided not to cooporate if the party leadership decides to appoint Minister Mervyn Silva to the post of Kelaniya organiser.
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2 who provided loudspeakers to SF, arrested
Ahungalla Police has arrested two persons who had provided loudspeakers for the Balapitiya meeting of Democratic Party (DP) leader Sarath Fonseka, held last evening (Jan. 17).
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Pramudi's lover, Tharaka?
Pramudi Karunaratne, who rose to fame through the film Saroja and the TV programmer 'Punchi Panchi' has all grown up and now is a lover, rumours say.
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Ravi to be Opp. Chief Whip?
It has been proposed to appoint UNP MP Ravi Karunanayaka as the post of Opposition Chief Whip after removing UNP MP John Amaratunga from the post, reliable sources say.
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