Claiming that the Indian Central government is submissive to Sri Lanka like a mouse, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Jayalalithaa has once again asked the centre to send back the nine Sri Lankan Air force personnel who are being trained in India, the NDTV

The British government called on the Sri Lankan government to investigate disappearances and resolve land issues in the Northern Province.

Sri Lanka Muslim Congress has decided to contest the forthcoming Provincial Council election under the UPFA banner, the Government Information Department announced today.

Former LTTE Eastern Commander and Resettlement Deputy Minister Vinayagamoorthy Muralitharan alias Karuna  invited leading LTTE Diaspora activist V. Rudrakumaran and his followers to visit Sri Lanka and witness first hand the ongoing development

The owner of the ‘Kapruka Textile Shop’ in Gampaha Town, millionaire businessman Larik Saman Rajapaksa (44) has been hacked to death Friday night at around 7 pm while he was at his shop.

The surrender of Julampitiye Amare who was accused of attacking a JVP rally in which two persons were killed last month has led to the arrest of 10,648 suspects against whom arrest warrants had been issued.

South Asia’s largest hospitality exhibition, Hotel Show 2012, was held at the BMICH today. The exhibition showcased hotel products and supplies along with services. Pix by Kithsiri De Mel

Members of the UNP Nomination Board interviewing a potential candidate for the forthcoming provincial council elections. The interviews took place at the party headquarters, Sirikotha today. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

The residents in Bandarawela and Madolseema experienced a shower of ice for several minutes followed by thunder showers around 3 pm today, reporters said.

An Australia bound trawler with 41 passengers onboard, including 5 children, was taken into custody 15 Nautical Miles off the Trincomalee coast, by the Navy today.

The Ministry of Finance and Planning announced the reduction of the price of a Litro and laugh gas cylinder by Rs. 150 from midnight today. The Ministry also announced the reduction of import duty on big onions, potatoes, sprats, fish, sugar, canned

UNP General Secretary Tissa Attanayake and Colombo District MP Ravi Karunanayake supervising the reconstruction work on the UNP head quarters ‘Sirikotha’ today. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

The LTTE tortured and killed alleged spies and "traitors" and also looted Tamil shops and homes while fighting the Indian peacekeepers in Sri Lanka, a book by a former woman fighter says.

The Ceylon Electricity Board announced that there will be interruptions to electricity in the Panadura, Ratmalana and certain areas within the Colombo city due to a breakdown of a grid in Pannipitiya.

Sixteen ex LTTE cadres undergoing rehabilitation have been selected for athletic training with the hope they could represent Sri Lanka at the South Asian Federation (SAF) games in New Delhi next year.

Responding to recent comments made by UNP MP Harin Fernando, Minister Mervyn Silva said that before trying to sort out issues pertaining to neighbours he should first sort out the issues in Mr. Fernando’s house

A large population including over 9000 farmers who depend on the Iranamadu reservoir for irrigation facilities and drinking water face a major crisis due to the prolonged drought experienced in the Kilinochchi District. Pix by Romesh Madushanka

A memory card containing a six minute LTTE war video was seized and two men suspected to be former LTTE members were arrested by the Muthur police

The Madras High Court on Thursday refused to direct the Union government to remove entries reflecting a ‘Look Out Circular’ (LOC) prohibiting the departure and arrival of a Sri Lankan student at airports

Leading Test wicket-taker Muttiah Muralitharan has signed for the Melbourne Renegades for next season's Australian Twenty20 Big Bash League, the team said on Friday

Due to the increase of stray dogs and cats, there is a possibility of rabies spreading in the Vavuniya district. The pictures show a group of veterinary doctors conducting sterilization operations and giving the anti-rabies vaccine.  Pix by Ro

Indian Minister of Rural Development and Drinking Water and Sanitation Jairam Ramesh and Minister of External Affairs Prof. G.L. Peiris are seen here at a seminar on poverty alleviation. Pix by Kithsiri De Mel.

The 160th anniversary of the Christian Missionary School (CMS) was marked today under the patronage of Defence Secretary Gotabaya Rajapaksa. Seen here are the secretary along with former Foreign Minister Rohitha Bogollagama and other politicians in

The Government Information Department said that 18 new secretaries have beenappointed to ministries by President Mahinda Rajapaksa. Charitha Herath was appointed as the Secretary to the Ministry of Media UPDATE

Activists across the social and political spectrum held a joint protest at the Lipton Circus in Colombo, today. Leaders of opposition parties together with activists urged the government to stop threats and intimidation on the media, and protested

Sri Lanka, chasing a victory target of 270, were 195 for four wickets at the close on the last day of the third and final test against Pakistan at the Pallekele Stadium on Thursday.

A group of Political leaders and trade unionists and journalists staged a protest at the lipton circus a short while ago, against what they alleged was the suppression of media

Chairman of the State Engineering Corporation Jagath Perera while refuting allegations made by Trade Unions against Minister Wimal Weerawansa, said that the allegations were completely false

The Health Services Trade Union Alliance today carried out a leaflet distribution campaign to educate the people on the alleged large scale corruption in the health sector. Pic by Kushan Pathiraja

A person who had allegedly swindled millions of rupees by promising attractive interests for unsuspecting depositors, was arrested in Dompe. Police spokesman Ajith Rohana said