Leader ordered to pay Rs. 250 million

Best time to develop country says President

President Maithripala Sirisena says this is the best time to develop the country when all the countries in the world and international organizations do not have any animosity against Sri Lanka. The President expressed these views at the inauguration ceremony of the National Program for Local Food Production, held in Iranamadu today. The President pointed out that over 80 per cent of the requirement of chilies, soya, cowpea and green gram is imported. He recalled over Rs.6 billions spent on the

05 Oct, 2015

Twist in Seya murder probe, another suspect confesses

The investigations into the murder of 4 1/2 year old Seya Sadewmini took another twist today after the brother of the main suspect arrested over the murder confessed to the killing. Earlier the main suspect,?Dinesh Priyashantha alias Kondaya had confessed to the murder and was being investigated when his brother who was arrested over the weekend claimed he had killed the girl. A court order had been obtained to detain Kondaya’s brother for 72 hours?to be questioned. Two others arrested earlie

05 Oct, 2015

Body with stab wounds found near Golf Club

The body of a 38 year old man, with stab wounds, was found near the Borella Golf Club this morning, the police media unit said.

05 Oct, 2015