The United National Party (UNP) said today there were questions whether the Government was genuine about Monday’s bilateral talks with the UNP though there was the possibility of a broad dialogue with all opposition political parties to re

A liquid petroleum gas pipeline explosion at a crab packing factory in Dankotuwa this morning left 18 workers suffering from respiratory problems and requiring hospital treatment, police said. They said except for one all the others are women.

The pictures show the members of the University Employees Union (UEU) repressing the university non academic staff protesting in front of the University Grant Commission (UGC) today urging the government to fulfill their several demands. Pix by Nis

The Meteorological Department today warned that heavy showers will be expected in the coming weeks with the Southwest monsoon condition becoming active over Sri Lanka.

Rehearsals for the “Victory Day” military parade scheduled to be held on May 19 to commentate the defeat of the LTTE and the unification of the country was held yesterday and today morning at the Galle Face. The picture shows army perso

A group of international cricket players, including Sri Lanka's Sanath Jayasuriya say they are still waiting to get paid after participating in a marquee event in Toronto this past weekend.

The Sri Lanka police department has introduced a facility to obtain a copy of the original police entry instantly, Police spokesman Ajith Rohana said

Jailed former Army Commander of Sri Lanka Sarath Fonseka, who led the Eelam war IV against the Tamil Tigers and helped win it, is set to be released shortly

Amid the death of an Indian worker at a Gampaha steel factory, immigration and emigration authorities are asking people to help trace foreigners working in Sri Lanka without valid work permits, officials said yesterday.

President MahindaRajapaksa during the book launch of ‘Gota’s War- The crushing of Tamil Tiger Terrorism in Sri Lanka’ this evening at Waters Edge, Battaramulla. Pix by Kushan Pathirajah

Five French Nationals on a Habarana Elephant Safari were admitted to the Habarana Hospital after falling from the elephant they were riding. A hospital spokesman said four of them left the hospital as they had minor injuries while another was still g

A UNP delegations led by Opposition Leader Ranil Wickremasinghe met the President at Temple Trees today. Pix by Sudath Silva

A watcher of a house at Bulugahagoda in Ganemulla was found dead at the gate of the house. Ganemulla Police conducting inquiries into the incident said the victim Kanthan Ganeshan (50) had his neck accidentally stuck in the remote controlled gate. Pi

Anoma the wife of former Army Commander Sarath Fonseka visits the Colombo High Court premises today to attend the court trial against Fonseka and Senaka Haripriya De Silva for allegedly harbouring Army deserters. The case was postponed since Fonseka

UNP leader Ranil Wickramasinghe called on President Mahinda Rajapaksa at the Temple Trees this morning, Presidential Spokesman Bandula Jayasekera said

Two persons were arrested in Galle for allegedly capturing Black Turtles to sell for meat, Galle police said

The Association of Educational Professionals’ is planning to send 3000 telegrams to the Ministry of Education on May 16th against the ministry’s delay in giving appointments to trainees who had passed out from the College of Education

Pictures show a private bus precariously placed on the edge of the Kiribathgoda Bridge in Colombo Kandy road this morning. The bus heading to Colombo from Nittambuwa had being going at an excessive speed and crashed into the railing of the bridge.

One person was killed after he was attacked with a stone by another following an argument at Dunuwila in Alawathugoda last night, police said

The largest C4 explosive stock of 6250 Kgs was recovered from the Pudukuduiruppu area by the military, the army spokesman said. Pictures

The Police Headquarters said today that three HQIs and one OIC have been transferred with immediate effect. Accordingly, the HQIs of the Kadawatha, Udugama Headquarters police stations and Police College Kalutara have been transferred

The US Embassy in Colombo had informed Washington in 2005 that they handed over an individual claiming to be an LTTE suicide bomber who came to the Embassy in Colombo and requested asylum, a WikiLeaks cable stated.

The pressure mounted by international and national forces might see jailed former Army Commander Sarath Fonseka out of prison in the coming days, DNA MP Jayantha Ketagoda said today.

Amid concerns by students, teachers and parents about the Z score marks, the Higher Education Ministry has decided to once again amend the criteria for the calculation of Z-score marks of candidates who sat for the G.C.E. Advanced Level Examination l

At least 17 soldiers were injured when a military track ran off the road near the 5th milepost in Thanamalwila this afternoon. Military spokesman Ruwan Wanigasuriya said the injured soldiers were admitted to the Embilipitiya hospital and their condit

The Mercedes Benz vehicle exhibition 2012 was held today at the BMICH. The event is aimed at showcasing vintage cars as well as newer models brought into the island. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

President Mahinda Rajapaksa has said that if the UNP wants to defeat the government and take over power, it should first stop blaming the government and go before the people in order to gain their trust.

Minister Mervyn Silva said he was not in a big hurry to die and seek Nirvana immediately. Addressing a meeting at Parawahagama in the Kekirawa electorate to mark the unveiling of a statue of the heroic Weera Keppetiopola Nilame, the Minister said

Six young women alleged to be prostitutes and their manager were arrested by the Peliyagoda Police during a raid conducted at a boarding house in the Peliyagoda area on Saturday.

The walk of St. Peters College was held today at Bambalapitiya to celebrate 90 years of the College. Several students, teachers and old boys as well as parents took part in the walk which commenced from the College premises. Pix by Kushan Pathiraja