| CD of Mulleriyawa shooting incident hand over to attorney general |
| [Tuesday, 18 September 2012, 04:30 PM] |
 CID informed the courts CD of the Mulleriyawa shooting incident has been handed over to attorney general. [More] |
| SLMC supports government: Hakeem |
| [Tuesday, 18 September 2012, 04:11 PM] |
 Present eastern province Chief Minister would rule the province for two years and the next two years ruling would be carried out by the SriLanka Muslim Congress said the Minister Hakeem. [More] |
| Indian who attempted self-immolation dies in hospital |
[Tuesday, 18 September 2012, 04:09 PM] [ ] |
 The Indian man who tried to attempt self-immolation in Salem protesting the proposed visit of Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapakse to India died today, police said. [More] |
| New US ambassador visits Jaffna peninsula |
| [Tuesday, 18 September 2012, 04:04 PM] [] |
 New US ambassador to SriLanka Michelle .J.Sision two day visit to Jaffna district today. [More] |
| Illegal weapon usage increased in the country: Police |
| [Tuesday, 18 September 2012, 03:12 PM] |
 Police announced number of murders increased in the country. [More] |
| Pillayan appointed has presidential advisor |
| [Tuesday, 18 September 2012, 02:47 PM] |
 Former Eastern Province Chief Minister and leader of the TMVP Sivanesathurai Chandrakanthan alias Pillayan has been appointed as a Presidential Advisor, informed sources said. [More] |
| Six individuals attempting to travel Australia arrested |
| [Tuesday, 18 September 2012, 02:44 PM] |
 Six persons were arrested for illegally attempting to travel to Australia in early hours this morning, in Manelwena beach, Pothuwill, by the Arugambay Special Task Force, the Police Media Unit said. [More] |
| Father and son sexually abused underage girl arrested |
| [Tuesday, 18 September 2012, 01:56 PM] |
 Chunnagan police arrested father and son residing at Thirunalweli area for allegedly abusing misplace underage girl. [More] |
| Postal Union members to engage in strike |
| [Tuesday, 18 September 2012, 01:54 PM] |
 Employees of the Sri Lanka Postal Department have threatened an all island strike after 25 September, if the demands put forward by the employees over streamlining graduate recruitment, are not met. [More] |
| UNP Youth Forum urges Ranil to resign |
| [Tuesday, 18 September 2012, 01:47 PM] |
 The United National Party Youth Front of the Kandy District has demanded UNP leader, Ranil Wickremesinghe, be removed before the Central Province Elections. [More] |
| Speculation mounts Sri Lankans to fly home |
| [Tuesday, 18 September 2012, 12:42 PM] |
 It’s believed about 14 Sri Lankan asylum seekers on Christmas Island have opted to return to their country rather than be sent to Nauru. [More] |
| ISI still active in Sri Lanka |
| [Tuesday, 18 September 2012, 12:19 PM] |
 The Ansari episode reiterates what has been long believed: Pakistani ISI is hyper active in Sri Lanka. [More] |
| Malaka did not assault me says Army Major? |
| [Tuesday, 18 September 2012, 11:51 AM] |
 The attorney representing the Army Major, who was injured in a brawl at a five-star hotel recently, today filed an affidavit before the Fort Magistrate stating that he was not assaulted by Malaka Silva and Rehan Wijeratne and agreeing to settle the issue. [More] |
| Vaikundan continue his bicycle journey for 4th day |
[Tuesday, 18 September 2012, 11:04 AM] [ ] |
 Selvarasa Vaikundan began his bicycle journey in front of the European parliament located at the Strasbourg city in France continue his 4th day cycle journey towards United Nation in Geneva to full fill the 5 demands proposed by him. At present he has passed 311 Km. [More] |
| Vaiko to stage black flag protest against Rajapaksa |
| [Tuesday, 18 September 2012, 11:00 AM] |
 Rejecting a plea by the BJP-led Madhya Pradesh government to drop his plans to protest during the visit of Sri Lankan president Mahinda Rajapaksa to Sanchi, MDMK leader Vaiko said that his party’s protest would be held as planned on September 21. [More] |
| Muslims demo in Akkarapattu against US |
| [Tuesday, 18 September 2012, 10:55 AM] [] |
 Muslims of Akkarapattu have closed shops and offices and are staging a protest against the defamation of Islam by the US. [More] |
| Najib.A. Majeed sworn in as Chief Minister of Eastern Province |
| [Tuesday, 18 September 2012, 08:57 AM] |
 Abdul Majeed of the UPFA was sworn in as the Chief Minister of the Eastern Province a short while ago, The Government Information Department stated. [More] |
| Gazette notification of names of newly: elected PC members released |
| [Tuesday, 18 September 2012, 08:53 AM] |
 The provincial councilors who were selected to the North Central, Sabaragamuwa and Eastern Provinces have been made public through a gazette notification. [More] |
| Import tax for canned fish and potatoes increased |
| [Tuesday, 18 September 2012, 08:49 AM] |
 The import tax on a kilogram of potatoes has been increased by Rs.20. [More] |
| (2nd Lead) |
| TNA leader met president this morning |
| [Tuesday, 18 September 2012, 08:48 AM] |
 Leader of the Tamil National Alliance R.Sambanthan met President Mahinda Rajapaksa at Temple Tress this morning. [More] |
| One dead at explosion in Matara |
| [Tuesday, 18 September 2012, 08:46 AM] |
 A person has committed suicide by exploding a hand grenade in Thihagoda, Matara allegedly over a love affair, police spokesman SP Ajith Rohana said. [More] |
| Son of Minister Mervin Silva transferred to prison hospital |
| [Tuesday, 18 September 2012, 07:02 AM] |
 Malaka Silva, the son of minister Mervyn Silva, and Rehan Dhanushka Wijeratne Jayawickreme, two accused in the assault of a military officer, are suffering from serious illnesses, their lawyers said in courts today (Sept. 17). [More] |
| Members of Tamil Nadu trade union to visit SriLanka |
| [Tuesday, 18 September 2012, 06:56 AM] |
 A 25-member trade delegation from Tamil Nadu will visit Sri Lanka this week to explore ways to improve trade relations between the country and the southern Indian state. [More] |
| Lankans to detain at camp constructed in P.N.G Manus Island? |
| [Tuesday, 18 September 2012, 06:47 AM] |
 Australian government decided to construct new detention center at P.N.G.Manus island. SriLankan refuges would be detained at this IDP camp. [More] |
| Due to government response SLMC delay to announce their decision: Minister Hakeem |
| [Tuesday, 18 September 2012, 06:43 AM] |
 The Minister of Justice and the leader of the SriLanka Muslim Congress Rauff Hakeem announced SLMC delayed to announce their stance on supporting the governance of the eastern province where the government fails to make favorable response to the demands made by our government. [More] |
| To avenge me they have arrested my son: Minister Mervin Silva |
| [Tuesday, 18 September 2012, 03:00 AM] |
 This fate has befallen Malaka Silva because he is the son of a minister, said his father, minister Mervyn Silva. Had a scuffle taken place between two groups of youths, the media would never have pursued that incident with any interest, he said. [More] |
| Since the historical period China supports SriLanka: President |
| [Tuesday, 18 September 2012, 02:59 AM] |
 President Mahinda Rajapaksa stated since the historical period Chinese government work for the benefits of people and always cast regional support for SriLanka. [More] |
| Former minister Najib.A.Majeed appointed as CM of the eastern provincial council? |
| [Tuesday, 18 September 2012, 02:38 AM] |
 President Rajapaksa after discussing matters with some ministers and influential Parliamentarians has decided upon a formula to appoint the new chief minister for the Eastern province and also allocate provincial ministry and chairman,deputy chairman posts. [More] |
| Grade 5 exam results out on or before Sep 30th: Examination Commissioner |
| [Tuesday, 18 September 2012, 02:21 AM] |
 Examination commissioner Anura Pushpakumara announced results of the grade 5 scholarship examinations results will be release before 30th of September. [More] |
Norway has asked Sri Lanka to comply with �well established international rules on diplomatic immunity� after a Colombo Court ruled that the former Norwegian Ambassador and three officials did not have immunity in a huge transaction involving an NGO. [
Members of SriLanka Army continuously warn families of misplaced personals while in the military detention. Group of unidentified personals have threatened to withdraw the case filed at the Vavuniya High Court. [
The Ministry of External Affairs announced they will monitors activities of Canadian government. Previously Canada announced that they will boycott Commonwealth Heads meeting to be held in SriLanka. [
Military spokesman Ruwan Wanigasuriya said we have rescued the body of LTTE leader from Nandikadal lagoon on May 18, 2009. He is not residing in Eritrea. [
Russia decided to donate 8 helicopters to SriLanka. [
Minister Dinesh Gunawardene met Chief Incumbent of the Malwattu Chapters Tibbatuwawe Sumangala thero today. [
Tamil Genocide attack day commemorated at Queens Burg city in Toronto, Canada. [
Thousands of Tamil national present at the Mulliwaikal mourning organized by the British Tamil Forum. [
There is little doubt that in 2009 the government of Sri Lanka pulled off one of the nastiest episodes of mass killing since the Rwandan genocide – and got away with it. Tens of thousands of civilians were massacred, with barely a trickle of Syria-like imagery emerging from the battle zone, The Australian reported. [