At least 76 people have been killed by a vehicle bomb detonated during morning rush hour in Somalia’s capital.

The Adhitya Ayurveda Centre in Anuradhapura was declared open yesterday under the patronage of Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa.

Colombo Additional Magistrate Shalini Perera visited the Lanka Hospital in Narahenpita last evening to inspect the health condition of MP Rajitha Senaratne. The Additional Magistrate ordered to remand the MP after visiting the hospital.

The head-on collision between a motor car and a bus on the Colombo-Kataragama Road in the Welyaya area in Tangalle left six people critically injured.

Solar eclipse observation camp was held at Iranamadu welfare shop in Killinochchchi, people and armed forces are seen watching the solar eclipse. Pix by Kushan Pathiraja

A rare annular solar eclipse was visible for Sri Lankans today after nine years. The eclipse was properly visible from the northern region. Pix by Kushan Pathiraja

The 15th Tsunami Commemoration was held at the Tsunami Memorial at Pereliya in Hikkaduwa, Galle, today with many members of the families of tsunami victims taking part in it. The commemoration commenced with the religious observances. Pix by Pradeep

Several roads in Colombo were seen deserted as people have returned to their homes outside of Colombo for Christmas celebrations. Pix by Kushan Pathiraja

Midnight Mass was held at the St. Sebastian’s Church, Katuwapitiya to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ. Pictures show the Archbishop of Colombo Malcolm Ranjith conducting the services. Some of those who were wounded at the Easter Sunday attack o

Several places in the Colombo city were seen adorned with lights and decorations ahead of the Christmas. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

Former Minister Patali Champika Ranawaka is seen leaving the court premises along with his supporters after he was granted bail. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

People are seen buying Christmas decorations from shops in the Colombo area in line with the Christmas season.

A satyagraha organised by the opposition MPs and others was held near the Buddha statue at the Vihara Maha Devi Park in Colombo his evening against the arrest of MP Patali Champika Ranwaka. MP Sajith Premadasa was named as the Leader of the Oppositio

With Christmas trees in demand during this festive season, vendors in Havelock town outside the BRC grounds can be seen selling Christmas trees. Vendors say the trees were sourced from Nuwara Eliya.

The prevailing torrential rains that caused severe floods countrywide have not seemed to have marred the reverence of devotees fulfilling the daily rites of the inundated historic Somawathiya Chaitya in Polonnaruwa yesterday.

A Christmas celebration was held at the Veyangoda Railway Station with the participation of the clergy, General Manager of Railways, M.J.D Fernando, Sri Lanka Army personnel and residents.

Some of the areas of the island are affected by flood due to the prevailing adverse weather condition in the country these days. Pictures show a number of emergency naval response teams, who have been deployed in affected areas Nawagaththegama, Saliy

Passing out parade of 321 Cadet Officers including 18 female and 4 foreign officers was held at the Diyatalawa Military Academy this morning. Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa graced the occasion as the Chief Guest of the event. Defence Secretary Majo

Mini floods have been reported from several areas as water levels of several reservoirs and rivers including Mahaweli are increasing rapidly while some started overflowing because of torrential rains.

UNP Leader Ranil Wickremesinghe is seen leaving the Magazine Prison after visiting MP Patali Champika Ranwaka today.

The engine of the train bound to Mount Lavinia from Maradana, which derailed last afternoon between Maradana and Dematagoda railway stations, was placed back on to the rail tracks today.

A thick fog had enveloped the Hatton-Nuwara Eliya and Hatton-Colombo Roads this morning. Drivers have been warned by police to be cautious for possible dangers. Pix by Ranjith Rajapaksa

A pair of robots named ’Bill’ that can help passengers navigate their way around Heathrow Airport are being deployed by British Airways. (Daily Mail)

The engine of the train bound to Mount Lavinia from Maradana derailed this afternoon between Maradana and Dematagoda railway stations. No casualties were reported due to the incident. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

Former minister Patali Champika Ranawaka, who was re-remanded in connection with the road accident in 2016, is seen leaving the court premises.

Former minister Patali Champika Ranawaka, who was arrested by the CCD in connection with the road accident in 2016, has been remanded until Saturday (19) by the Colombo Magistrate Court. Pix by Pradeep Dilruckshana

Former Minister Patali Champika Ranawaka, who was arrested by the CCD officers, was seen at his residence prior to his arrest.

Caroline Jurie, who was crowned as Mrs. World 2020 at the World Pageant held in Las Vegas, United States, called on Colombo Mayor Rosy Senanayake, who was once crowned Mrs. World today at the Colombo Municipal Council (CMC) where she was warmly welco