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.

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.

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 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 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 d

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

Cricketer Ramith Rambukwella has been arrested by the Narahenpita Police last night on charges of drunk driving and assaulting an undergraduate, Police said.They said Mr. Rambukwella is to be produced in the courts today. 

The disturbing incidents prevailed in certain parts of the country are completely under control and a peaceful environment has been established, President Maithripala Sirisena has assured foreign ambassadors yesterday.

The joint opposition yesterday urged the government to appoint a Parliamentary Select Committee (PSC) to investigate the tense situation in Kandy.

Impartial investigations should be conducted immediately over the suspects who were arrested recently for propagating hate sentiments among the public, to identify connection of any political or religious conspirators involvement and prevent such inc

UNP MP Mujibur Rahman said yesterday he was ashamed to remain in the government as it had been unable to take any action to stem racism during the past two and half years.

President Maithripala Sirisena would to appoint a three-member committee to look into the violent incidents took place in Kandy, President’s Media Division said. Accordingly, the committee would be consisted of three retired judges and would lo

The leaders of the political parties, represented in Parliament, will today visit areas affected by communal violence, Minister Rauff Hakeem said yesterday.

State minister Harsha De Silva said yesterday the blocking of social media networks contributed to the mitigation of the recent communal tension in Kandy and assured that these networks would return to normal by today.