Army deserter arrested for attacking soldier and stealing weapon

Shaminda Eranga hospitalised in UK with heart ailment

Fast bowler Shaminda Eranga has been hospitalised in England with a heart ailment, Sri Lanka Cricket sources said, according to the Press Trust of India. Eranga’s hospitalisation takes place just two days ahead of the first ODI in Nottingham. His absence will be a blow to Sri Lanka who missed the services of Dhammika Prasad and Dushmantha Chameera during the Test series. Eranga had been called for a suspect action during the second Test at Chester Le Street. He was to face a bowling test at th

19 Jun, 2016

Indian tourists detained for violating visa regulations

Four?Indian tourists have been detained for violating local visa regulations, the police media unit said today. The police said that the four Indians had been arrested in Kalpitiya by the navy and police. The police said that the four tourists had been selling items?to the public?in Kalpitiya when they were arrested. According to the police, all four Indians are from Tamil Nadu. Local visa laws prevent tourists from engaging in business activities while in the country on a tourist visa.?(Col

19 Jun, 2016

Mahinda hints he may contest for Prime Minister at next election

Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa has hinted at the possibility at contesting for the post of Prime Minister at the next General election. Asked by Japan Times about his future plans, Rajapaksa pointed out that now he is barred from seeking a third term as president, but, flashing his signature smile, did not rule out running for prime minister. ?Politicians never retire,? he says. Speaking about the war, Rajapaksa said that in his view, LTTE?leader Vellupillai Prabhakaran misjudged the situa

18 Jun, 2016