Two helicopters have been deployed to combat a fire in the hill area of the Minipe-Morayaya forest reserve in the Hasalaka police division, the Air Force said.

A resident of Matale has been hospitalized after he was allegedly assaulted by an Iranian national in Matale yesterday, police said.

Minister Wimal Weerawansa being introduced to Cuban President Raul Castro by President Mahinda Rajapaksa prior to the meeting between the two leaders at the Palace of the Revolution in Havana on Sunday. Pix by Sudath Silva

President Mahinda Rajapaksa, who is in Cuba, is to meet Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on the sidelines of the G-20 summit in Los Cabos, the Hindu newspaper reported.

Cuban President Raul Castro held talks with visiting President Mahinda Rajapaksa at the Revolution Palace in Havana, on Sunday, officials said.

Sri Lanka defeated Pakistan by 44 runs in the fourth one-day international in Colombo on Saturday to gain a 2-1 lead in the five-match series. Pix courtesy AFP

Minister Chandrasiri Gajadheera has rejected reports regarding the presence of persons afflicted with the HIV/AIDS in the Prisons, the state owned SLBC reported.

General  Secretary of the JVP Tilvin Silva said today that the government was behind yesterdays shooting in Hambanthota. “It is clearly the work of the government and we have proof for it” he said.

Cemeteries in Colombo will go high tech shortly with plans being drawn up for a computer data base of plot owners in a bid to stop illegal transfers which have been taking place for almost a century.

The government is offering a bonanza to a large number of senior public and provincial council officials who are entitled for duty free vehicles.

While saying that the economic slowdown in Europe and the United States would adversely affect Sri Lanka’s economy reducing the growth rate to 6.75 per cent this year,

Two Three year olds Santhosh and Abheesha both children of LTTE cadres are pictured here prior to leaving for Jaffna. Both children were diagnosed with complicated heart ailments and their treatments were completely sponsored by the Army Asiri Heart

At least two persons including a female were killed when a group of unidentified men on motorcycles opened fire at a JVP meeting at Katuwana in Hambantota this evening, police spokesman SP Ajith Rohana said.

IMF Mission Head, Dr John Nelmes giving a review of Sri Lanka’s macroeconomic policy at a media briefing held today. Dr. Koshy Mathai, IMF country representative for Sri Lanka and Maldives and Dr Rahul Anand were present at the briefing. Pic by

Responding to the allegations of the Sri Lankan government who  charged that the law enforcement authority in the UK had failed in its duty, spokesman for the British High Commission Sarah Mann said that Britain respects the legitimate right of

Two females who were arrested after the death of a Maldivian at a premier Hotel in Union place, Colombo, were produced before the Colombo magistrates court a short while ago on charges of prostitution.

Former Cricket Captain Sanath Jayasuriya said that there are no good dancers in the present Sri Lankan cricket team and that his contemporaries back home had a mixed reaction to his decision to participate in a reality dancing show in India.

At least 130 stranded housemaids in Saudi Arabia were flown to Sri Lanka early this morning, a Spokesman for the Sri Lanka Foreign Employment Bureau said.

The Colombo District Court today ordered an organization called the Organization for the Protection of National Wealth to pay Rs. 50 million to the Diyawadana Nilame of the Dalada Maligawa Nilanga Dela as damages for defamation

Sri Lanka's  Kumar Sangakkara jokes with Dinesh Chandimal during a practice session ahead of their fourth One Day International cricket match against Pakistan in Colombo June 15, 2012. REUTERS

The Sri Lanka Premier League would go ahead as planned even without the participation of Indian players, Sri Lankan Cricket Secretary said on Friday.

One person was killed and fifteen others injured in an accident between a van and a lorry in Hettipola police area this morning, police said.

The Indian cricket board (BCCI) has once again 'rejected' Sri Lanka Cricket's (SLC) appeal to let Indian stars play in the inaugural Sri Lanka Premier League (SLPL), tentatively scheduled to be held in August

Government spokesman and Media Minister Keheliya Rambukwella said that the former army commander Sarath Fonseka should clear himself first before pointing fingers at the government

Three men were indicted before the Colombo High Court for attempting on the life of Pakistan High Commissioner   and committing the death of seven others at Colpetty on 2006

A blood donation campaign was held at the Pettah Manning market today by the Manning market blood donors’ society. This program is an annual event and was held for the 14th time. Pix by Kushan Pathiraja

While commending the British government for the warm reception and facilities provided to President Mahinda Rajapaksa during his stay in London to participate in the Diamond Jubilee celebrations of Queen Elizabeth 11, the government today accused the

Sri Lanka will host the 3rd Asian Youth Games in 2017, the chairman of Olympic Council of Asia, Sheikh Ahmad Fahad Al - Sabah, announced at the Olympic house in Colombo.  A special cover stamps also issued to commemorate the event. The Games w

At least 148 Sri Lankans arrived today after they were deported from the Republic of Benin, Africa when they were arrested attempting to migrate illegally

Sri Lanka has been selected to host the 3rd Asian Youth Games in 2017 the National Olympic Committee announced today. The Announcement was made at a special press briefing held at the National Olympic Committee auditorium a short while ago