Govt. says UN Chief didn’t referred to a ‘massacre’ in SL

As the Joint Opposition condemned the statement that had been made by UN Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon that he has said there had been a massacre in Sri Lanka, the government argued that Mr. Ban had not made such a statement.

Anunayake of Ramanna Nikaya passes away

Anunayaka Thera of the Ramanna Nikaya, Most Venerable Nauyane Ariyadhamma Thera passed away this morning  at the age of 78 while receiving treatment at a private hospital in Colombo.

Second level leadership needed soon: RW

Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe told the United National Party (UNP) that someone from the second level leadership should take over the party before long, party sources said.

SL Tamils not linked, says JVP

JVP leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake, who condemned the assault on Sri Lankan High Commissioner in Malaysia, said in Parliament that there was no nexus between offenders and the Sri Lankan Tamils in the north, and it should be understood.

TNA condemns 'unreservedly’

The main Opposition Tamil National Alliance (TNA) today in Parliament 'unreservedly’ condemned the assault of Sri Lankan High Commissioner to Malaysia Ansar and stressed that perpetrators should be brought to justice.

Australia hit world record 263 in T20 against Sri Lanka

Australia hit a world record 263 against Sri Lanka in today's Twenty20 international in Pallekele, with Glenn Maxwell hitting an unbeaten 145.

Head-on collision kills two youth

Two youth were killed when the car they were travelling in collided head on with a lorry at Sirambiady on the Puttalam-Anuradhapura Road this evening.

Nissanka Senadipathi released on bail

Avant Garde Maritime Security Limited chairman, Nissanka Senadhipathi, and its director general, Major General Palitha Fernando, who were arrested by the Bribery Commission today were released on bail by Colombo Chief Magistrate Gihan Pilapitiya.

Nissanka Senadhipathi arrested

Avant-Garde Maritime Security Limited Chairman Nissanka Senadhipathi and former Major general Palitha Fernando were arrested by the Bribery Commission a short while ago.

MS a Terminator sent by UNP- PHU

The decision of the Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) to contest the local government elections by on its own might backfire, the Pivithuru Hela Urumaya (PHU) said today.

Assault on two youth goes viral on social media

A video showing a group of people assaulting a young girl and a boy who had come to Kurunegala to attend the SLFP anniversary celebrations on Sunday has gone viral on social media websites.

ISIS bans burka

The ISIS has outlawed the burka at their security centres in a northern Iraqi city, despite previously brutally enforcing a law requiring them to be worn, Daily Mail reported today.

PM on Malaysia: Attackers not Sri Lankans

Condemning the assault on Sri Lankan High Commissioner in Malaysia Ibrahim Ansar, Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe said in Parliament today it was Malaysian Tamils of Indian origin responsible for the incident.

Philippines' President calls Obama 'son of a whore'

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte called Barack Obama a “son of a whore” yesterday as he vowed not to be lectured by the US leader on human rights when they meet in Laos, AFP reported.

SLFP condemns Malaysia attacks, protest against MR

Condemning the assault on Sri Lanka’s High Commissioner to Malaysia Ibrahim Ansar at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) on Monday, the SLFP acting General Secretary Duminda Dissanayake also condemned the protests that were held against former President Mahinda Rajapaksa in Malaysia.

Five remanded over assault on Sri Lankan HC

Five people, who were arrested for allegedly assaulting Sri Lanka’s High Commissioner to Malaysia Ibrahim Ansar, have been remanded, Star Online said.  

WHO certifies Sri Lanka malaria-free

In a remarkable public health achievement, Sri Lanka was today certified by World Health Organization (WHO) on having eliminated malaria, a life-threatening disease which long affected the island country, WHO announced today.

Ford Mustang bought with vehicle permit- MR

The Ford Mustang found by the FCID yesterday was brought with parliamentarian Namal Rajapaksa’s vehicle permit and a bank loan, Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa said.

300 families in Bamba flats to be relocated in 60 storey building

The National Housing Development Authority (NHDA) would relocate the three hundred families living in the Bambalapitiya flats in a sixty storey building, after the flats were demolished for the proposed mixed development project, NHDA Deputy General Manager Sarath Kumara said.

Malaysian govt. expresses regret over attack on SL envoy

The government of Malaysia has expressed regret over the incident involving the High Commissioner of Sri Lanka to Malaysia, Ibrahim Ansar, and a group of protesters on at the KL International Airport on Sunday.

Lawyer files FR petition on safeguarding, fostering Buddha Sasana

In the foremost interest of the Buddha Sasanaya and its affairs a lawyer activist yesterday filed a fundamental rights petition seeking to safeguard and foster the Buddha Sasana against any attack or threats.

PM proposes common health programme for SAARC and ASEAN

Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe yesterday proposed that a common health programme be introduced for countries in the South Asian (SAARC) and ASEAN regions.

Phone of UNESCO Chief's husband robbed in Colombo

A mobile phone worth over Rs. 45,000 belonging to the husband of UNESCO Director-General Irina Bokova had been stolen from at a five-star hotel in Colombo during her recent visit to Sri Lanka, police said.

Thajudeen case: Canadian experts say CCTV footage unclear

The Forensic Video and Surveillance Technology Laboratory - British Columbia Laboratory in Canada has informed the Colombo Magistrate Court that the CCTV footage in connection with the murder of rugger player Mohammed Thajudeen were not clear and as such its experts are unable to come to a conclusion in connection with the murder.

Ford Mustang Car belonging to Namal found?

A Ford Mustang type car suspected to be owned by Parliamentarian Namal Rajapaksa was found from the Kaduwela area this afternoon by Financial Crimes Investigation Division (FCID) officials, sources said.

FM summons Malaysian envoy to register protest

The Foreign Ministry today summoned the Malaysian envoy and registered its protest on Sunday's assault of Sri Lanka’s High Commissioner in Malaysia, I. S. Ansar at the Kuala Lumpur Airport when he had come to send off a visiting Sri Lankan delegation, officials said today.

T20: SLC tells ticketless fans not to block gates

Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) said today the tickets for tomorrow’s Sri Lanka vs Australia 1st T20 game in Pallekele was sold out.  

Bandaragama businessman goes missing in Trinco

Police have launched an investigation has been launched into the disappearance of a 35-year-old Bandaragama businessman identified as Hussain Mohammed Nasli in Trincomalee.

Five arrested over assault on Lankan HC in Malaysia

Five people have been arrested over the assault on Sri Lanka’s High Commissioner to Malaysia Ibrahim Ansar at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA), Star Online reported on Monday.   

Sri Lanka, cheapest backpacker destination in case of injury

A study carried out by the Insurance search engine Bought by Many has revealed that Sri Lanka was the cheapest destination for backpackers for treatments in case of an injury, the Daily Mail reported on Sunday.