A 70-year-old Indonesian woman who was on board a Colombo bound Saudi Arabian Airlines aircraft had died when the plane was about to land at the Bandaranaike International Airport, Katunayake this morning.

Police would implement one way traffic between Wellawatta to Kollupitiya along the Marine Drive in the morning and evening during weekdays starting tomorrow due to ongoing road repairs along the road.

The Excise Department has increased the prices of foreign and local liquor with effect from October 10, the department announced today.

Tamil Nadu politician and chairman of Tamizhar Desiya Iyyakkam (TDI) Pazha Nedumaran on Saturday said the period of inquiry by the United Nations Human Rights Committee in Sri Lanka should be extended.

The Income Tax Department has issued notice to Bodh Gaya's Mahabodhi temple, Buddhism's holiest shrine, for not filing annual return of its income of over Rs.100 crore through donations, an official said Saturday.

President Mahinda Rajapaksa, Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, has promoted 108 army officers to the rank of Lieutenant Colonel on the recommendations of the Secretary Defence and the Commander of the Army, effective from yesterday (10).

Traffic congestion was reported on the High-level Road at Wijerama Junction due to a protest carried out by the Jayawardanapura University students, police said.

The immigration clearance at Katunayake Bandaranaike International Airport was delayed due to a technical defect in the computer system at the Emigration and Immigration Department, an official of the BIA said.

Sri Lanka Tourism welcomed the arrival of 100,000th Chinese tourist in year 2014 at the Bandaranaike International Airport this morning. Pix by Deepa Adikari

The Meteorology Department said today strong winds could be expected over the country specially in Northern areas after the severe Cyclonic Storm “Hudhud” in the Bay of Bengal had intensified into a Very Severe cyclonic storm.

At least 12 students of the Sabaragamuwa University were injured when an unidentified gang hurled petrol bombs at the hut where they were protesting last night. Pictures

Former Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) President Upali Dharmadasa has protested a planned move by SLC to purchase match tickets estimated to cost Rs. nine million for next year’s World Cup to be held in Australia/New Zealand and distribute them free of

Cabinet spokesman and Media Minister Keheliya Rambukwella said the unfortunate incident where an Sri Lanka’s High Commissioner in London was allegedly attacked took place at a private party and at a private residence and therefore it is not som

The railway strike launched by the Professional Railway Trade Union Alliance (PRTUA) was temporarily called off today and train services will resume at 7 a.m. tomorrow.

Despite the ongoing strike by the Professional Railway Trade Union Alliance (PRTUA,) several special trains were deployed today during office hours. Pix by Kushan Pathiraja

The CID has arrested the Kegalle Divisional Secretariat Pensions Officer in connection with some Rs.6.3 million fraud.

A man was arrested for allegedly hacking his 45-year-old wife to death in Panadura this afternoon, police said. Pictures

Army Commander Daya Ratnayake is seen pointing at the flags displayed on a wall during the Army's 65th anniversary celebration held in Colombo today. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

Pakistani child education activist Malala Yousafzai and Indian child rights activist Kailash Satyarthi have won the Nobel Peace Prize.

The German model Nasia Jansen, who had posed next to a Buddha statue in a defamatory manner, posted a twitter message apologising for her actions and said she had removed the photos.

The Colombo District Court today issued an enjoining order preventing the Railway Unions from carrying out the island wide strike causing nuisance to the public.

The Ceylon Tobacco Company (CTC) said today the price of some brands of cigarettes would be increased by Rs.1 while the others would be increased by Rs.2 from midnight today.

Indian Defence Secretary Radha Krishna Mathur, who is on an official visit to Sri Lanka, held talks with President Mahinda Rajapaksa at the President’s House in Kandy, this morning, the Government Information Department announced.

World famous American singer Lionel Richie arrived in Sri Lanka yesterday evening. He is scheduled to perform at the Sri Lanka Exhibition & Convention Centre on October 11. Pix by Nisal Baduge

A 24-hour water cut would be imposed in several areas of Kaduwela, Malabe and Athurigiriya from 8.00 a.m. Saturday to 8.00 a.m. Sunday due to maintenance work at the Labugama water treatment plant, the National Water Supply and Drainage Board said.

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) Chairman Shaharyar M Khan had made a very brief and top secret visit to Sri Lanka last morning to have a discussion with Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) President Jayantha Dharmadasa and invite Sri Lanka “A” and Under

An Afghani expatriate was arrested for strangling his 33- year old Sri Lankan girlfriend to death using an electrical wire. According to security sources, security men rushed to the location to find the corpse of a Sri Lankan woman.

The Opposition, yesterday, urged the government to increase the number of days allotted for the budget debate. The government advanced the budget debate this year and allotted only 20 days for it, comprising five days for the second reading and 15 fo

Some 10,000 transfers will be effected within the police department during the next year, in a  bid to create a more efficient service, the Police Headquarters said yesterday.

The Tamil National Alliance (TNA) today said there have been no discussions yet regarding the impending Presidential Election within the alliance.