No Lankans injured – Govt.

No Sri Lankans were reported to have been injured in the bomb blasts at the Boston Marathon on Monday, External Affairs Ministry said

President offers condolences over Boston bomb attack

President Mahinda Rajapaksa in a message to US President Barrack Obama condemned the Boston bomb attack today and called it an act of cowardice while conveying condolences over the loss of life and injuries sustained

Shiranee appointed acting CJ

Supreme Court Judge Justice Shiranee Tilakawardane was sworn in as the Acting Chief Justice by the President at Temple Trees a short while ago, Government Information Department said

Major earthquake rocks Iran, Pakistan

An earthquake preliminarily measured at 7.8 magnitude hit the Iran-Pakistan border on Tuesday, the U.S. Geological Survey said

Hunger strike will not change Canberra policies-Gillard

Australia's Prime Minister Julia Gillard says asylum seekers going on hunger strike won't succeed in pressuring the government to change its policies.

Dharmadasa elected as SLC Chief

Jayantha Dharmadasa was elected uncontested as Sri Lanka Cricket President while Nishantha Ranatunge was elected Secretary at the elections held at the BMICH a short while ago

Aid cut won’t affect Lanka –Govt.

The government information department said today that a proposal to cut US aid to Sri Lanka was the result of the economic trend in the US and would in no way affect the country

Conduct a credible probe-US

Stating that it remain extremely concerned about threats to freedom of expression in Sri Lanka, the United States on Monday called on the Sri Lankan government to conduct a credible investigation into the attacks on ‘Uthayan’ newspaper

Two killed in a clash in Beliatta

Two persons were killed and five others injured following a clash between two groups in Sitinamaluwa, Beliatta last night, police said.

Van plunges into precipice: 3 killed

At least three people were killed and six others injured when a van had plunged into a precipice in the Lindula area on the Avissawella-Nuwara Eliya road last night, Police said.

HR situ in SL remained of serious concern-UK

The human rights situation in Sri Lanka in 2012 remained of serious concern, with a number of negative developments, including with regard to freedom of expression and media and judicial independence, the United Kingdom said.

Video:Deadly bombs rock Boston marathon

Two bombs exploded near the crowded finish line of the Boston Marathon on Monday, killing three people and injuring more than 125 others in a terrifying scene of broken glass, smoke and severed limbs, authorities said.

No conditions on aid given to SL: India

Asserting that it attaches no ‘conditionalities’ to assistance to countries including Sri Lanka, Afghanistan, Maldives and Bangladesh, India on Monday said it also does not "challenge national sovereignty" of these nations and noted such aids were demand driven and mutually beneficial

Holidays affect train services

Train services on main lines were disrupted as a result of engineers, engine drivers and guards reporting late for work after the New Year holidays, the Railway Department said.

Asylum boat intercepted near Broome

Australian authorities have intercepted a suspected asylum seeker boat near Broome, a week after another boat managed to reach Western Australia's Geraldton port.

Showers grace Colombo

An atmospheric disturbance has resulted in heavy rains in the Western Province including Colombo and in some areas in the Southern Province today

Fishing ban comes into effect from Monday

Rameswaram fishermen, who faced the wrath of the Sri Lankan Navy while fishing have urged the central and state governments to create a conducive atmosphere for fishing after arranging a meeting between the Lankan and Indian fishermen during the 45 day ban period, which comes into effect from Monday.

Kerry proposes 20% cut in US aid to SL

US Secretary of State John Kerry has proposed a 20 per cent cut in the American aid to Colombo, a move reflecting the unease in their ties over issues related to human rights, reconstruction and political integration in Sri Lanka after the end of the civil war.

Expressway earns 5 million in 12 hours

The Southern Expressway netted a total income of 5 million rupees for the 12 hour period ending at 7 am today.

Nicolas wins Venezuela presidential election

Socialist candidate Nicolas Maduro has won a narrow victory in Venezuela's presidential poll.

Seventy year old dies in race

A seventy year old man died this morning while participating at a veteran’s race held at a New Year festival,  organised by the local government body, in Rambukkana.

VCK for credible probe into wartime excesses

Reiterating that Tamil Eelam alone could find a permanent solution to the problems of the Sri Lankan Tamils, Viduthalai Chiruthaikal Katchi (VCK) on Sunday demanded a referendum among them to ascertain the need for the creation of a nation.

Father and son drown

A four-year old child and his father drowned when a boat had capsized in the Bathalegoda Wewa in Ibbagamuwa this evening, police said.

Navy denies arresting Indian fishermen

Sri Lankan Navy today denied the arrest of nine Indian fishermen hailing from Pudukottai district in Tamil Nadu, as reported in the Indian media.

'Ministry of Crab' to crawl to India?

The two Sri Lankan cricketers -Mahela Jayawardane and Kumar Sangakkara-are toying with the idea of bringing their popular seafood restaurant, Ministry of Crab, to India, Jayawardene has said.

1 dead over 250 hospitalized during new year

The Colombo National Hospital said today that 53 patients have been admitted to the National Hospital since 12.00 midnight today as a result of accidents during celebrations last night.

Value the traditions-President

President Mahinda Rajapaksa in his Sinhala-Hindu new year message said that ‘the true happiness of new year is safeguarded by a verdant and free and independent country.’

Five Lankan tamil refugees arrested in TN

Five Sri Lankan Tamil refugees were arrested in Rameshwaram while awaiting a ferry reportedly for illegally travelling to the neighbouring country, officials said today.

SL 'welcomes' asylum boat returns

Sri Lanka will welcome asylum seeker boats turned around by Australian authorities, the country's high commissioner to Australia says.

Lankan shop owner dies in UK

The Sri Lankan owner of a shop in Bedford, East of England who suffered a severe blow to the head in an assault on Sunday night has died.