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.

?The talks between the Professional Railway Trade Union Alliance (PRTUA) and the Railway Authorities had ended in without a resolution, Railways Department sources said.

Inadequate backup power in the World Trade Centre building in Colombo Fort, had forced many people to use the stairs during a power outage this evening, witnesses said.

The talks between the Professional Railway Trade Union Alliance (PRTUA) and the Railway Authorities had ended in without a resolution, Railways Department sources said.

The Excise Department has launched an investigation to look into Minister Mervyn Silva’s claim on issuing a liquor license to a hotel in Kelaniya despite the objections of him and Buddhist monks.

A breakdown in the electricity supply had been reported in many areas in Colombo including Kollupitiya and Fort due to a break down of a High-Voltage Power Line, the Ceylon Electricity Board said.

JVP affiliate Ethera Api organisation announced today it was planning to initiate discussions with the Elections Commissioner to implement a system enabling Sri Lankan expatriates to cast votes at future elections.

Top officials of the Sri Lanka Army participated in religious ceremonies held at the Ponnambalam Rameshwaram Hindu temple in Kochchikade this evening to invoke blessing to the army flags and the respective regiments. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

Leader of the Opposition of the Uva Provincial Council Harin Fernando and the members of the UNP group were sworn this morning by Governor of the Province C. Nanda Mathew at the Governor’s Secretariat. Secretary to the Governor H.M.Somatillek

The price of a domestic 12.5 kg gas cylinder would be reduced by Rs. 250 from midnight today on a Presidential directive.

Nineteen passengers were hospitalised following a bus accident near Lumbini College in Kandy this morning, the Police said.

The Excise Department has launched an investigation to look into Minister Mervyn Silva’s claim on issuing a liquor license to a hotel in Kelaniya despite the objections of him and Buddhist monks.

The Sri Lankan fishermen who were stranded due in their boats to strong winds in the Myanmar waters were safe, the Ministry of Fisheries has said.