Social media restriction likely to be lifted today: Harin

Telecommunication and Digital Infrastructure Minister Harin Fernando said today that restriction on the use of social media sites such as Facebook would most probably be lifted by tonight.

UN condemns anti-Muslim attacks in Sri Lanka

The UN's political chief on Sunday condemned anti-Muslim violence that has targeted mosques and businesses in Sri Lanka as he wrapped up a three-day visit to Sri Lanka.

Seven arrested for setting Anamaduwa eatery ablaze

Seven suspects were taken into custody for setting fire to an eatery in Anamaduwa by attacking it with a petrol bomb, police said.

Met Dept. warns of heavy showers, winds as disturbance turns into low pressure area

Heavy showers and very strong gusty winds are expected due to the wavy type disturbance prevailing for several days in the vicinity of Sri Lanka developing into a low pressure area this morning, the Meteorology Department said.

Environmental protection: President seeks Solheim's help

President Maithripala Sirisena yesterday requested for assistance from Eric Solheim, the Executive Director of the UN Environment Programme, to introduce alternate technologies for Sri Lanka to eliminate the negative impact of excessive soil and sand mining in the construction industry.

Many social media sites back online next two days

The government is planning to lift the restriction on the use of social media sites such as Facebook, WhatsApp, Viber and Imo in two days time, Daily Mirror learns.

Speaker warns of Middle-eastern repercussions

Speaker Karu Jayasuriya yesterday warned of a possible repercussion on the employment opportunities for Sri Lankans in Middle- East countries if the racially motivated attacks against certain communities continued.

Strict procedures for social media: Amaraweera

Strict procedures will be adopted in connection with the social media websites after President Maithripala Sirisena 's visit to India and Japan, Minister of Fisheries and State Minister of Mahaweli Mahinda Amaraweera said.

Japanese experts say, sea around SL suitable for aquatic plantation

A group of Japanese experts say they have found the sea around Sri Lanka as most suitable for aquatic plantation, in a research conducted by them.

GSLF meets British Defence Minister, hands over report

A three-member delegation of the Global Sri Lankans Forum (GSLF) has expressed to the British Government their concern over the current security of Sri Lankans living in the UK in the aftermath of the Brigadier Priyanka Fernando incident.

Kandy incidents created new international challenges: PM

The recent incidents in Kandy have created new challenges to the government locally and in the international level, Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe said.

A total of 230 arrested in recent violent acts

A total of 230 suspects have been taken into custody as of today in connection with the recent violence incidents islandwide, Police Media Spokesman SP Ruwan Gunasekara said.

Police urge public to complain over property damages

Police Media Spokesman SP Ruwan Gunasekara today requested the public in Kandy Administrative District to come out with necessary particulars and evidence to lodge complaints in the nearest police station whose property had been vandalized recently due to violence incidents.

Heavy showers from tomorrow: Met

Cloudy skies and showery conditions are expected to continue over most parts of the island from tomorrow due to the wavy type disturbance in the vicinity of Sri Lanka, Meteorology Department said today.

STF nabs two close associates of ‘Makandure Madush’

Two close supporters of notorious underworld kingpin Samarasinghe Arachchige Madush Lakshitha alias ‘Makandure Madush’ have been arrested in Weligama by Police Special Task Force (STF) personnel this morning, the police said.

Students nabbed over racist posts detained till March 22

Colombo Chief Magistrate today ordered to detain the two students who were arrested over social media posts till March 22 at the Youth Detention Centre at Makola.

Four Lankans nabbed entering Iran via Azerbaijan

Four Sri Lankans were detained when trying to enter Iran illegally through the border with the Republic of Azerbaijan, Iran Daily reported today.

China's parliament puts Xi on course to rule for life

China’s largely rubber stamp parliament on Sunday passed a constitutional amendment that removes presidential term limits, allowing President Xi Jinping to remain in office indefinitely.

Five drown as boat capsizes in Periyakulam

Three men and two women drowned in the Periyakulam Tank in Nilaveli this morning when their boat capsized, the Police said.

Prez Sirisena holds bilateral discussion with Modi in New Delhi

President Maithripala Sirisena who is on an official visit to the India had held bilateral discussions with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Delhi a short while ago.

Over 100 hospitalised due to food poisoning in Jaffna

More than 100 persons had been admitted to the Kayts Hospital in Jaffna due to a food poisoning, the Police said.

Police Special Ops Centre over Kandy, Ampara violence

A special operations centre had been set up at the Police Headquarters to obtain information on individuals and groups involved in violence in Kandy and Ampara during the last few days, the Police said.

Rahul Gandhi says he, his sister have ‘completely forgiven’ father’s killers

Congress president Rahul Gandhi on Saturday said that he and his sister Priyanka Gandhi have “completely forgiven” his father Rajiv Gandhi’s killers.

Prez Sirisena able to deliver long term benefit to SL; Indian Prez

Indian President Ram Nath Kovind said that President Maithripala Sirisena has been able to deliver long term benefits to Sri Lanka while establishing peace and reconciliation in the country.

PM visits affected areas in Kandy

Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe and a group of Ministers including Ranjith Madduma Bandara, Lakshman Kiriella, Ruwan Wijewardene and Rauf Hakeem visited Kandy today to inspect the areas which were affected by the recent violent incidents.

Driving licence: Computerised written exams from May

The written examination for applicants of driving licences will be computerised from May, Transport Minister Nimal Siripala de Silva said.

No curfew today – police

Considering the peaceful situation in the Kandy district, curfew will not be re-imposed in the Kandy administrative district tonight, Police said.

UN official meets Basil

A top UN official met Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) front-liner and former minister Basil Rajapaksa at his home on Thursday and discussed the latest political trends in Sri Lanka.

Assault on bus driver; PC Councillor, wife remanded

Southern Provincial Councillor M.K Kasun and his wife Tharaka Perera, who were arrested by the Police for allegedly assaulting a private bus driver at Koswatta yesterday, were remanded till March 13, by the Kaduwela Magistrate today.

Social media blockage still in effect

The government’s decision to restrict access to certain social media websites and phone messaging applications is still in effect despite reports that restrictions would be annulled by today, sources said.