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

Members of the All Ceylon Pensioners’ Organisation held a protest outside the Fort Railway Station today to urge the government to fulfill the promises it made during the elections and solve the problems faced by pensioners. Pix by Pradeep Path

The main opposition UNP said today regardless of Minister Mervyn Silva claiming that he could not be removed from his portfolio, the people had the power to do so.

Pakistan declared their second innings on 380/8, a short while ago setting Sri Lanka a target of 270 to win the third and final test being played at Pallekele.

Cabinet approved to amend the press council law to register websites for a fee of Rs.100,000 and annual renewal fee of Rs.50,000.

Parliamentary Council has sent its observations to the President on the appointment of President’s Counsel Palitha Fernando (PC) as the new Attorney General, sources said.

Accepting nominations papers for the Sabaragamuwa, North Central and Eastern Provincial Council elections begin today. The Elections Commissioners Department said July 19 would be the closing date for nominations while closing date for placing deposi

Two people were critically injured in a clash between two groups of vendors in the Kandy market this morning, police said. Police spokesman Ajith Rohana said those involved in the fight were identified and further investigations are being carried out

At least two people were killed and another injured following an accident involving a lorry and a cab at Divulapitiya on the Kurunegala-Colombo main road last night, police said.