Prices of domestic LP gas as well as imported milk powder will be increased with effect from midnight today, Consumer Affairs Minister Johnston Fernando said

At least one person was killed and about 46 injured when a passenger bus collided with a lorry in Galagedara, Padukka on the High level road this morning, police said

The Central Bank has decided to stop the printing of Rs.10 and Rs.2000 currency notes henceforth, officials said yesterday. However, the CB said notes already in circulation in could be used for transactions

A fire that broke out in Puttalam town reportedly damaged nearly 20 million rupees worth of property in four shops yesterday, police said. Pictures show people trying to control the fire. Pix by Hiran Priyankara Jayasinghe

A celebration was held at the Cinnamon Lakeside hotel to celebrate the 64th Independence Day of the State of Israel. Israel Ambassador in Colombo Mr. Alon Ushpiz and Mrs. Inbar Ushpiz together with the honorary consul of Israel Mr. Wicky Wickramath

Twenty Pakistani nationals serving life sentences in Sri Lanka due over drug related offences are likely to be transferred to Pakistan where they will spend the rest of their jail terms, the Daily Mirror learns

A book, written by the Ven. Gonadeniye Seevali Thera was launched today at the Gangaramaya temple. In addition books such as ‘Senasena Jeewitha’, ‘Pohoya Viththi’ and ‘Though-Stream’ were also launched. Pix by Ni

Inter University Students’ Federation today organized a protest campaign opposite the University of the Visual and Performing Arts in Colombo 07 against alleged step-motherly treatment meted out to visual arts. Pix by Samantha Perera

A levy of  15 per cent or 92 rupees (whichever is higher) has been imposed on one kilogram of imported milk powder, excepting infant milk powder , the Finance Ministry said

The Sri Lanka Press Institute (SLPI) and the Press Complaints Commission of Sri Lanka (PCCSL) today released two books on journalism to commemorate World Press Freedom Day 2012. Pix by Kithsiri De Mel

The Labour and Labour Relations Minister Gamini Lokuge today said the  government had decided to declare Monday (7) a public and special bank holiday on account of the Wesak festival falling on Saturday and Sunday

Sri Lanka Graduate Employees Union (GUE) today staged a protest in front of the Ministry of Public Administration and Home Affairs urging the ministry to obtain a discussion on employment problems of the graduates. Pix by Samantha Perera

At least twenty two line-houses in the Mocha Estate in the Maskeliya area were completely destroyed following a fire that broke out this morning, police said

An Indian passenger en route to Singapore who attempted to smuggle more than Rs.5 million worth of foreign currency was taken into custody by the Airport customs last night

An Indian and a Ukrainian were taken in for questioning by the Habaraduwa police for allegedly assaulting three employees of a guest house at Unawatuna

Leader of the SLMC, Justice Minister Rauff Hakeem said he would meet the TNA today and attempt to persuade them to resume talks with the government. This follows a request to him from Indian Opposition Leader Sushma Swaraj to try to persuade the TNA

Australian Immigration Minister Chris Bowen says that those Sri Lankan asylum seekers, who have returned to Sri Lanka from Australia, are safe

Thousands of packets of diamonds, gold rings, bracelets and gold chains worth more than millions of dollars shipped to Colombo from Greece hidden inside electrical equipment by a Sri Lankan couple were seized by the Colombo Customs yesterday

The United National Party (UNP) yesterday vehemently rejected reports that there were LTTE flags in the UNP May Day rally in Jaffna and charged that the images shown on state media were meant to deceive the viewers and sling mud at the party

A UN vehicle was damaged by angry residents after it killed one woman and injured two when they were crossing the road in Vandaramullei, Batticaloa this evening. The vehicle is said to have been a part of a convoy of an EU delegation which was hea

Three Chinese nationals including two women who were arrested on charges of staying in the country illegally without valid visas and passports were ordered to be deported by a Colombo Court today.

A tense atmosphere prevailed when a group of STF personnel who were allegedly digging up a treasure in Hiwalapitiya tank in Wilachchiya clashed with the villagers. However, the police rushed to the scene and brought the situation under control. Pix b

Former Trincomalee LTTE leader Sivasubramaniam Waradanadan alias Pathuman who was remanded on charges of having attacked army camps and on charges of having attempted to kill army personnel was produced before the Trincomalee Acting High Court Judge

A street vendor makes lanterns from bamboo sticks in Colombo today (May 02). The lanterns will be used during festivities celebrating Vesak. Pix by Nisal Baduge

While denying the latest allegations against him, Minister Mervyn Silva said today there was a big conspiracy against him by certain elements. Quoting the Minister, his media secretary RehanWijeyratne said the minister urged the media to act impartia

Union Minister GK Vasan on Tuesday refused to support the demand of its ally, the DMK, for a referendum on a separate Tamil Eelam in Sri Lanka and said the Congress was giving priority to rehabilitation and restoration of livelihood for the island Ta

Deportation orders have been issued against two more of the 492 Sri Lankan refugee claimants who arrived off the B.C. coast in 2010 aboard the smuggling ship MV Sun Sea.

A group of treasure hunters who were digging up a treasure with a backhoe in a tank bund at Dunumadalawa in Ranorawa off Wilachchiya clashed with the residents of the area who opposed them, police said.

The Police Narcotic Bureau (PNB) arrested a Philipine national at the BIA, after they received a tip off that the national was peddling drugs. Upon questioning the man had admitted to having swallowed cocaine capsules and was admitted to the Negombo

An 18 year old student died on admission to the General Hospital last evening. The student was found unconscious after participating in an 'Awurudu Uthsawaya' where he had been a player at the traditional 'Kotta Pora' game. The game i