Australian Police have charged a woman - reportedly the victim's wife - over the death of a Sri Lankan doctor in Geraldton, Western Australia.

The Sri Lankan government on Thursday said that Maldivians residing in Sri Lanka will not face any danger from the anti-Muslim riots and that it was "conscious" of the safety of Maldivians

Admitting that the United National Party (UNP) government did not take adequate action to prevent racial riots in July 1983, Opposition Leader Ranil Wickremesinghe said today that the present regime should not make the same mistake

Opposition Leader Ranil Wickremesinghe in conversation with Ven. Bopitiye Dhammasara Thera and Moulavi Muzammil Cader at a meeting of religious leaders and heads of civil organizations held at the Parliamentary Complex today. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

A Collective of Trade Unions of the Government Press yesterday staged a protest near the Press in Borella against alleged political appointments, corruption and other issues in the institution. Pix by Pradeep Dilrukshana

Resettlement Minister Gunaratne Weerakoon said the government had allocated Rs.200 million to effect repairs to the buildings damaged during the recent incident in Aluthgama and Dharga Town areas

While assuring that there would not be a fuel shortage in the country as there were sufficient fuel stocks for 30 days, Petroleum Industries Minister Anura Priyadarsha Yapa today said the buoy which was damaged is being repaired by local and foreign

A tense situation was reported from Rajarata University in Anuradhapura a short while ago as students surrounded the Vice Chancellor’s office over the suspension of several students.

In view of the deteriorating security situation in Iraq, Sri Lankan nationals are strongly advised to exercise extreme caution in travelling to Iraq, until further notice, the External Affairs Ministry said

Private bus owners affirmed today that there would be no bus fare hike as it would further lead to the collapse of the industry.

The Foreign Secretary of the United Kingdom, William Hague, welcomed the appointment of the team of experts to investigate alleged abuses in Sri Lanka.

Maldivian President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom said that Maldives doesn’t approve external pressure over countries and said that was why the Maldives consistently stood for Sri Lanka at international fora.

A foundation stone laying ceremony for a meditation centre for the three forces was held at Kanduboda, Delgoda in Biyagama this morning with the participation of Minister of Technology and Research Patali Champika Ranawaka and Army Commander Lt. Ge

Narayanaswami Srinivasan was confirmed as the Chairman of the International Cricket Council (ICC) after the 52-member* Full Council approved amendments to the ICC’s Memorandum and Articles of Association at the Annual Conference in Melbourne on

Maldivian President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom and First Lady Fathimath Ibrahim are seen welcoming President Mahinda Rajapaksa and the First Lady at the Male Airport last evening. Pix by Presidential Media

Galle High Court Judge  K.B.K. Hirimburegama  today issued a writ  order revoking the decision taken by Southern Province Chief Minister Shan Vijaya Lal De Silva to remove former Galle Mayor  Methsiri De Silva from his position&nb

A 21-year-old Sri Lankan, who was found stranded on an islet and rescued by fishermen on June 11, had attempted to flee to Sri Lanka clandestinely with about 80 kg of ganja even as police arrested five local people who helped him in his illegal missi

The United States has welcomed the United Nations' announcement of experts, who will advise the team probing the alleged human rights violations in Sri Lanka during the last months of civil war in 2009

A Sri Lanka-born conman, claiming to be a Hollywood film producer, has been jailed for over three years after stealing 1.6 million pounds from United Kingdom taxpayers while living a life of luxury in the United States

The Sapugaskanda Oil Refinery of the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) was temporarily shut down because the pipeline connected to the buoy was damaged, CPC Managing Director Susantha de Silva said

The Sri Lanka Navy today denied allegations by Indian fishermen and the media that the Navy was harassing Indian fishermen arrested for fishing in Sri Lankan waters

The Sri Lankan Government strongly condemned the terrorist attack on a civilian passenger aircraft at the Bacha Khan International Airport in Peshawar, Pakistan, last evening, killing a female passenger and leaving two crew members injured, External

A red notice was issued on a prominent LTTE weapons smuggler who is currently residing in Canada ???

The CID recorded a statement today from Western Provincial Councillor Mujibur Rahman regarding allegations made by some suspects that he had forced the Nolimit outlets in Wellawatte and Dehiwela to close down on June 19.

The Sri Lankan Navy took into custody two batches of Indian fishermen on June 18 off Delft Islands and Thalaimannar for engaging in allegedly illegal fishing activity

The three experts on the investigative team in the probe led by the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) on the alleged abuses during the final phase of the war have been announced

Police spokesman SSP Ajith Rohana today said an investigation would be carried out against UNP Parliamentarian Mangala Samaraweera for divulging official secrets.

President Mahinda Rajapaksa left for Maldives and Seychelles on a four-day official visit today, president’s media unit said.

Ven. Watareka Vijitha Thera was arrested by the Colombo Crimes Division after he was discharged from the Colombo National Hospital today, police spokesman Ajith Rohana said. Pictures

The second patrol boat gifted by Australia to the Sri Lanka Navy arrived at the Port of Colombo this morning. It was ceremonially welcomed in accordance with naval traditions on arrival