New Zealand FM to visit Sri Lanka over ban

Foreign Minister Murray McCully is likely to visit Sri Lanka next week to discuss its controversial ban on 39 tonnes of Fonterra's milk powder.

LPBOA to revise bus fares from Sept.

The Lanka Private Bus Owners’ Association (LPBOA) today announced that they have decided to revise the bus fares by 10% with effect from September 1

Video: Noori villagers fear return of terror

Villagers in Noori, Deraniyagala yesterday demanded that immediate action be taken against police officers who were in charge of the Deraniyagala Police division during the reign of terror that lasted for over a decade, stating that until such action was taken they could not trust the police ???

Sri Lanka Trying best to speed up Indian fishermen release

While Sri Lanka appreciates India’s concern in regard to the release of its fishermen arrested on charges of poaching, Sri Lanka can only go by its legal processes, the External Affairs Ministry said.

British detectives check security for Prince Charles

A security team providing protection to Prince Charles visited Sri Lanka recently to check out the security arrangements for the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) to be held in Colombo in November, a defence official said

Train reaches Kilinochchi after 23 years

Two trains reached the Kilinochchi railway station after 23 years on Sunday August 11. The train service to Kilinochchi came to an end in July 1990. This achievement of resumption of train service was made possible because of Indian financial aid and reconstruction efforts. Pix by S.K.Prasath

In his memory

Former Fereign Minister Lakshman Kadiragamer’s widow Sugandi is seen performing religious rituals to mark her husband’s 8th death anniversary. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Video: Grandpass: parties agree to settlement

All concerned parties including the Buddhist and Muslim clergy have agreed to amicably resolve the issues that led to Saturday night’s attack in Grandpass, where a newly built Muslim praying Centre was damaged ???

Milk Kavadi

A milk kavadi organised by the Sri Devi Karumari Amman Temple in Colombo 10 was held today with devotees coming in procession from the Tamil School at Maha Vidyala Mawatha. Pix by Kushan Pathiraja

Accident kills three in Rambukkana

At least three persons, including a five year-old child were killed and six others injured in a three-wheeler and a double cab collision at Daluggala, Rambukkana on the Kegalle-Rambukkana road this evening, police said.

Police curfew re-imposed

The Police curfew has been imposed in the Grandpass police area from 6 p.m. today till 7 a.m. tomorrow as a security measure, the Police said.

UPFA supporters clash in Kandy

The supporters of two United People’s Freedom Alliance (UPFA) politicians contesting the election to the Central Provincial Council are alleged to have clashed at the Walala Junction in the Patha Dumbara electorate in the early hours today.

US concerned over Grandpass incident

The United States Embassy in Colombo said today that it is concerned by the attack on Grandpass Mosque on August 10. 

General Denis Perera passes away

Former Army Commander Denis Perera passed away this morning in Colombo at the age of 83, sources said.

Sports festival in Puttalam

The annual sports festival organised by the Puttalam Muslim Community to mark the Ramazan Festival was held yesterday at the Ijeethma Grounds in Puttalam (Jude Samantha)

New Zealand PM rubbishes Sri Lanka's 'flawed' testing

Sri Lankan test results for agricultural chemical Dicyandiamide in Fonterra milk products were "off the charts" in comparison to other "extensive" testing according to New Zealand Prime Minister John Key

Two cops interdicted for bad conduct

Two police officers who had involved themselves in a brawl and behaved in an unruly manner allegedly under the influence of liquor in a police barrack at Karuwalagaswewa last night were interdicted by the Puttalam Division SP

Indian fishermen threaten to seek ‘asylum’ in SL

Frustrated by the frequent arrest of fishermen from Tamil Nadu by the Sri Lankan Navy and the delay in their release, fishermen in Nagapattinam, Tamil Nadu yesterday said that they might have to seek ‘asylum’ in Sri Lanka if the governments at the State and Centre fail to secure the release of 65 fishermen currently in prison in Sri Lanka

Police curfew in Grandpass

Police curfew has been imposed in the Grandpass police area till 7 am tomorrow following the clash between two groups in the Grandpass area this evening, police said.

Tense situation in Grandpass

A tense situation was reported in Swarna Chaithya road, Grandpass this evening following a clash between two groups, sources said.

Navy nabs 88 Australia-bound migrants

The Sri Lanka Navy today said it had arrested 88 Australia-bound illegal immigrants.

Father & son found from jungle 40 yrs after fleeing Vietnam War

A father and son have been found living in the jungle in Vietnam more than 40 years after they fled US bombing during the Vietnam War.

10 injured in bus-tipper collision

Ten people including five women were injured when a bus carrying some teachers and students of a dancing institute in Matara collided with a tipper truck yesterday at Kirindiwela in Hanwella, police said

Water cut in Colombo and suburbs

Water supplies to several areas in the Colombo and suburbs will be interrupted from 11 am today to 5 am tomorrow to carry out urgent repairs to a damaged pipeline carrying water from Ambatale to Dehiwela

HRW wants impartial probe into Weliweriya incident

The Sri Lankan government should stop issuing misleading information and promptly create an independent and transparent inquiry into the deaths of protesters at Weliweriya on August 1, 2013, Human Rights Watch said

More SL asylum seekers held in Tamil Nadu

An attempt by the Sri Lankan Tamil refugees to undertake an illegal voyage to Australia was foiled by the Q-Branch police in Tamil Nadu on Friday. Sources said that a total of the 49 persons, including 48 refugees and an Indian national, were arrested

Army Chief warns his troops

Addressing the Sri Lanka Light Infantry (SLLI) troops, Army Commander Daya Ratnayake has warned he would not tolerate any behavior that goes beyond their legitimate duties.

Roads to be closed for Vel festival

Roads (as shown in graphic) will be closed on tomorrow and on Sunday due to the Annual Mayoora Temple Vel festival.

No increase in milk powder prices: CAA

The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) today dismissed claims that milk powder prices would be increased in the wake of growing concerns over the alleged contamination of imported milk powder

Video: Ranil visits Weliweriya victims in hospital

Opposition and UNP Leader Ranil Wickremesinghe visited the Gampaha Hospital to check on the well-being of those patients who were injured in the Weliweriya attack. Mr. Wickremesinghe is seen speaking to a boy who was injured in the attack. Pix by Kushan Pathiraja