Divulapitiya PS chairman arrested

The Chairman of the Divulapitiya Pradeshiya Sabha Indika Anuruddha and another person were arrested today in connection with an assault incident at Dehigaha Pallama, Kotadeniyawa yesterday, the Police said.

Malaysia Flight 370 satellite data released

Under pressure for more information from families of those lost aboard Malaysia Flight 370, data collected by a British satellite company about the missing plane's final hours was released Tuesday

Loose fire extinguisher kills hospital employee

An employee of a private hospital in Narahenpita, who was being treated after being hit by a fire extinguisher which had broken loose died last night from the injuries she suffered, police said.

MR to visit Maldives 'very soon'

Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa on Monday said that he would visit the Maldives "very soon"

Video: A future UNP Govt. will terminate all MoUs: Ranil

A future United National Party (UNP) government will terminate all MoUs which Sri Lanka has signed with the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Opposition and UNP National Leader Ranil Wickremesinghe said today

Video: Arrested LTTE suspects brought to SL

Three LTTE suspects, who were arrested by the Malaysian Law Enforcement Authority on May 15, were handed over the Sri Lankan Police, police said. Update

Modi meets MR

Prime Minister Narendra Modi today held talks with Sri President Mahinda Rajapaksa in New Delhi.

Modi committed to protect rights of SL Tamils: India

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is committed to protect the rights of Sri Lankan Tamils, the Indian government said today

SL to release Indian fishermen arrested for drug trafficking

The fishing community and fishermen leaders are elated at reports from Sri Lanka that all 14 fishermen from Tamil Nadu, who were arrested on charges of drug trafficking, will be released.

Pope confirms to visit SL in 2015

Pope Francis confirmed Monday that he will visit the Philippines in January next year as well as Sri Lanka for two days, but gave no definite dates and details. Philippine Catholic Church officials have reportedly invited him to visit the Philippines, with a trip to typhoon-devastated Leyte as the highlight of his visit

German drowns in Hikkaduwa sea

A 74-year-old German is reported to have drowned in the sea off Hikkaduwa last evening

Top govt. schools have violated circular

The principals of some leading government schools appear to have violated the Education Ministry circular by admitting students from international schools for their GCE Advanced Level studies, particularly in the English medium, the Daily Mirror learns. 

DPL passports: Immigration says it followed circular

All passports recognized with diplomatic status have been issued in adherence with the circular issued by the Presidential Secretariat in 2006, a top official of the Immigration and Emigration Department said responding to recent claims made in parliament that more than 2,000 diplomatic passports had issued on an ad hoc basis. 

Video: Sounds of Silence in Colombo on June 5

The Colombo Municipal Council (CMC) had decided to ban the tooting of vehicle horns on Thursday, June 5 which coincides with World Environment Day, as an initial step to reduce sound pollution in the Colombo city.

SL, India united against terrorism: MR

Praising new Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's "inspirational qualities of leadership", Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa said Monday that Colombo was one with New Delhi against terrorism

Video: Narendra Modi sworn in as Indian prime minister

Narendra Modi has been sworn in as India's new prime minister in a ceremony attended by his counterpart from rival Pakistan. Nawaz Sharif joined other regional leaders at the inauguration in Delhi's presidential palace

Video: Eight year old crushed in car park; four injured

An eight-year-old student was killed and four others injured when they were crushed between two vehicles at a car park of a leading school in Kandana

Video: UNPers mull meeting the AG

The UNP Parliamentarians who were attacked during their fact finding mission in Hambantota have decided to meet Attorney General Palitha Fernando and discuss legal steps that could be taken against those who were accused of attacking them, UNP said today.

Vaiko arrested

Delhi Police today arrested MDMK chief Vaiko as he was leading a protest against Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa's arrival in New Delhi for the swearing-in ceremony of India's 15th Prime Minister Narendra Modi

Lankan drowns off Sharjah beach

A 23-year-old Sri Lankan man drowned while swimming at a Sharjah beach in defiance of police warnings, a newspaper reported on Monday

Vaiko protests in Delhi against MR's visit

MDMK chief Vaiko, an ally of the National Democratic Alliance, today held a protest in New Delhi against the visit of Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa to attend Narendra Modi's swearing-in ceremony

Navy rescues nine fishermen

Nine fishermen, who found themselves in difficulty when their multi-day fishing trawler capsized in the sea off Habaraduwa, were rescued by the Navy this morning

Thai coup leader receives royal endorsement

Thailand's military leader has received royal endorsement at a ceremony in the capital, Bangkok, after taking power in a coup last week

Debris of helicopter found from Chalai seas

Debris of a Sri Lankan Air Force helicopter, believed to have crashed several years ago, were found from the Chalai seas in Mullaitivu by the Sri Lanka Navy.

MR leaves for New Delhi

The Sri Lanka Delegation led by President Mahinda Rajapaksa attending the swearing in ceremony of Indian Prime Minister elect Narendra Modi left for New Delhi this morning, President’s office said

Namal Rajapaksa narrowly escapes

MP Namal Rajapaksa who went to declare open an electrification project in Bogaswewa, Padaviya had a narrow escape from a wasp attack yesterday.

CV's rejection was grave error-Govt

The government yesterday hit out at the Northern Chief Minister C.V.Wigneswaran, saying it was a pity that he rejected the invitation to join the delegation led by President Mahinda Rajapaksa to participate at the swearing in ceremony of India's Prime Minister designate Narendra Modi in New Delhi today.

Sri Lanka thrashes England in second ODI

Sri Lanka thrashed England today by 157 runs at the Riverside Ground at Chester-Le- Street in the second ODI of the five-match series to level the series 1-1.

Video: NFF puts govt. on probation: Wimal

The National Freedom Front (NFF) had put the government on probation just like the Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) had done in the past, NFF leader Wimal Weerawansa said today.

Three injured in Southern Expressway

Three persons were injured when a car collided with a jeep between Galanigama and Dodangoda on the Southern Expressway in this evening, police said. Pictures