Turkish warplanes have reportedly shot down a Russian military aircraft on the border with Syria.

Heavy traffic was reported in the Town Hall area as a result of a protest held outside the Health Ministry by medical students of the South Asian Institute of Technology and Medicine (SAITM) demanding that they be allowed to practice at national hosp

Gampaha Chief Magistrate Tikiri K. Jayathilake today banned the sale, the transfer or the alienation of a land and building used by former minister Basil Rajapaksa as an election office at Oruthota, Gampaha.

Bridging the gulf that divides Tamil and Sinhalese population in Sri Lanka is essential for the wellbeing of the country, former President Chandrika Bandaranaike Kumaratunga has told The Hindu on Monday.

Health Minister Rajitha Senaratne, Megapolis and Western Development Minister Patali Champika Ranawaka and Ports and Shipping Minister Arjuna Ranatunga had requested IGP N.K. Illangakoon to probe the allegations made by Avant Garde Chairman Majo

The railway strike launched by the locomotive engine drivers against an alleged assault on an engine driver was called off this morning, the Railway Trade Unions Alliance (RTUA) said.

The Marine Police of the Coastal Security Group (CSG) have registered a case against the Sri Lankan navy for allegedly attacking fishermen from Rameswaram on November 21, when they were fishing on the high seas, north off Rameswaram fishing jetty.

More than 20 office trains had been cancelled this morning after locomotive engine drivers launched a strike against the assault on an engine driver yesterday at the Ragama Railway station, Railway Deputy Transport Director Vajira Saman Polwattage sa

Sri Lanka has emerged as the likely venue for the much-awaited Indo-Pak bilateral cricket series and an official announcement may be made on November 27.

The Kuwaiti government might pay ‘blood money’ on behalf of Sri Lankan housemaid Jayawathi Ilangasinghe (50) who was murdered recently in Kuwait or the maximum punishment will be imposed on those convicted, Foreign Employment Minister Tha

The government’s decision to increase prices of vehicles through the budget-2016 has blatantly violated Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe’s election promise to provide one vehicle for each middle class family, Pivithuru Hela Urumaya (PH

The Colombo High Court today released the passport of Field Marshal Sarath Fonseka’s ex son –in –law Dhanuna Thilakaratne, who was earlier acquitted from charges of earning profits from arms procurement deals of the Army.

The fear that granting certain liberties would come at the expense of security is a concern that is reasonable and understandable and one that not only prevails in Sri Lanka but also in the US, Permanent Representative of the US to the UN, Ambassador

Train services had been disrupted for a short time on the main Colombo line due to a tense situation that occurred at the Ragama Railway station this evening, the railway control room said.

While claiming that the government would ensure that all Sri Lankan ports are open for commercial shipping, Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe today said that no naval bases within Sri Lanka would be allocated to other countries.

The MPs of the Joint Opposition would meet President Maithripala Sirisena tomorrow morning to express their opinions on the 2016-Budget proposals, SLFP MP Kumara Welgama today said.

A train traveling from Matara to Colombo had derailed between Beruwala and Maggona this evening, the Railway Control Room said

Visiting US Ambassador to the UN Samantha Power today called on President Maithripala Sirisena and said rest of the world leaders could follow the precedent set by President Sirisena to give up power.

Kondaya's brother Saman Jayalath today pleaded guilty to the charge of killing of 5-year-old Seya Sadewmi of Kotadeniyawa after the indictment was read to him by Deputy Solicitor General Ayesha Jinasena in the Negombo High Court.

Sea Marshal Officers' Association today urged the Defence Ministry to take over the sea marshals’ service from Avant Garde Maritime Service (Pvt) Limited (AGMSL) and allow the sea marshals to carry out their duties independently and profess

Finance Minister Ravi Karunanayake told Parliament a while ago that the proposed enhanced fee of Rs. 5,000 to issue the emission certificates for vehicles in the budget would not be applicable for three-wheelers and motorbikes.

The objective of the visit of US permanent representative to the UN, Samantha Power to Sri Lanka is to promote federalism, Pivithuru Hela Urumaya (PHU) General Secretary MP Udaya Gammanpila claimed today.

The Financial Crime Investigation Division (FCID) is recording a statement from former External Affairs Minister G.L. Peiris in connection with an incident that had occurred in the External Affairs Ministry during his tenure. 

The four novice monks who had lost their way while inside the Maduru Oya Forest were found this morning by the Police and the Army during a search operation launched by them.

The Litro Gas Company Executive Chairman Mr Shalila Munasinghe said that as per the provisions made in the Budget – 2016 presented by the Finance Minister Ravi Karunanayake  Gas  prices  have been reduced with effect from today.

A 51 year old Austrian had drowned in the sea off Hungama last night while bathing with two other Austrians, Police said.

The Inland Revenue Department has indicated a likely increase in charges for electricity, telephone calls and hotel services, among others, with the increase in VAT proposed in Budget 2016.