Petroleum Minister Susil Premajayanth said that Ceylon Petroleum Corporation will not be privatized in any circumstances

Opposition Leader Ranil Wickremesinghe and other UNP parliamentarian members visited Jaffna to attend the May Day rally this morning. Pictures show the UNP leader and MPs visiting the main priest in Nallur Kovi to obtain blessings. Pix by Pradeep P

A Sub Inspector, a Sergeant and two police constables of the Udugama police were interdicted for the alleged theft or misplacement of the minor complaints book, police said

A Maldivian national was arrested in connection with an alleged fraud of Rs. 51,800, from a resident of Maharagama, police said

A 32 year-old Nepal national was found dead allegedly by hanging himself at a night club in Bambalapitiya, police said.  The victim, who was the DJ at the Night club, was identified as Purna Bahadur Tamahan

Sri Lanka Muslim Congress (SLMC) Leader and Justice Minister Rauff Hakeem said yesterday he had discussed the Dambulla Mosque dispute with President Mahinda Rajapaksa and that he was confident it would be resolved with justice to all

While claiming that investigations were underway into the complaint, by Hirunika Premachandra, the daughter of the late Bharatha Lakshman Premachandra, of receiving her death threat, Police Headquarters said yesterday

The British government said that there was no evidence that returning migrants and refugees from the UK to Sri Lanka were abused, a latest report said

Sri Lanka was named as a country of concern in the UK Foreign Office Human Rights Report for 2011, which was launched by the UK Foreign Secretary, William Hague today

Foreigners, including Sri Lankans residing in Lebanon take part in a cultural parade and festival to celebrate International Workers' Day and to call for an end to Lebanon's sponsorship system for migrant domestic workers in the Lebanese ca

The U.S. Department of Justice is seeking a 15-year prison sentence for a Canadian who pleaded guilty to terrorism conspiracy for his role in a plot to supply separatist rebels in Sri Lanka

One person was killed and eight others were injured when a private bus plying on the Aluthgama-Colombo road ran over a motorbike and crashed into a wall in Moragolla a short while ago.

The Government has decided to close all liquor shops, betting centers, casinos, night clubs and ban sale of liquor at super markets on May 04, 05 and 06 for Vesak

The three suspects in the Kahawatte double murder were remanded till May 14, by Pelmadulla Magistrate, when they were produced in court today

A 29 year old mother of Wilgamuwa, Ramya Damayanthi delivered male triplets, for the second time. She had delivered male quadruplets a few years ago as well, but one of them died. Her first child is a daughter who is ten years old now.

DMK chief M. Karunanidhi has revived his pet theme — establishing a separate Eelam (homeland) for the Tamils of Sri Lanka

Country’s savings giant, National Savings Bank (NSB) bought 13 percent of The Finance Company PLC (TFC) last Friday for a sum of Rs.393 million, becoming another state owned institution that has paid an unusually high price on controversial sto

A 21 year old youth drowned at the Galle Face Sea in Colombo while bathing with a group of friends last evening, police said.

Sri Lankan artisan P. Edirisinghe works on Buddhist statues in Dompe, on the outskirts of Colombo, on April, 2012. Sri Lankan Buddhists are preparing to celebrate Vesak, which commemorates the birth of Buddha, his attaining enlightenment and his pass

Doctors have recommended that former Army Commander Sarath Fonseka receive indoor hospital treatment for an indefinite period since he was suffering from a severe lung ailment.

An Indian from the Tamil Nadu state who had been living in the Hungama area for a long time and making his livelihood as a labouer, was taken into police custody over the death of a farmer in the area, police said.

Narthanabimani Awards Presentation  Ceremony organized by Govt. Dancing and Ballet Sub Committee, Sri Lanka Arts Council, Cultural Affairs Dept., and Culture and Aesthete Affairs Ministry was held on 29th at the National Arts Gallery with the pa

JVP supporters were busy today preparing for the May Day procession. This party supporter is  busy preparing placards at the party’s office at Pasyala in the Gampaha District. Pix by Nisal Baduge

Suriyawewa Police today arrested the former Ampara National Freedom Front organizer and six others for allegedly possessing two priceless ancient Buddha statues.

Sabaragamuwa Chief Minister Mahipala Herath said the UNP should hold its May Day rally in Jaffna but in the Donkey Island in close proximity.

A group of UNP reformists were engaged in a campaign at Hulftsdorp, today calling the party members to take part in the commemoration of the late President Ranasinghe Premadasa that is to be held in Colombo on the same day. Pix by Nisal Baduge

A group of UNP reformists were engaged in a campaign at Hulftsdorp, Fort this morning calling the party members not to betray the party by participating in a May Day rally in Jaffna but to take part in the commemoration celebrations of the late Presi

A group of Parliamentarians of the Congress Party in India urged the Indian government to send a team of officials to Sri Lanka to help the returning IDPs to get their original land, the Indian Express reported.

Opposition Leader Ranil Wickremesinghe visited Kilinochchi over the weekend during his current tour to the North.  Here Mr. Wickremesinghe talks to the villagers in the area. UNP MP for Jaffna District Wijekala Maheswaran was also present.