The Industries and Commerce Ministry today told the Colombo Fort Magistrate that the CCTV camera system set up around the Ministry premises had malfunctioned during the alleged trespassing was committed by a group of Buddhist monks attached to the Bo

One side of the road at the Prince of Wales Avenue which leads to Colombo was blocked today as a tree fell across the road. A lorry and a car were damaged but no injuries were reported. Colombo Municipal Council (CMC) and the Fire brigade managed t

The name of veteran cricketer Sanath Jayasuriya should be removed from the name of Matara Cricket ground as Sanath Jayasuriya had led the attack on the students of the Ruhuna University, the United National Party demanded today

Sri Lanka have been cleared of going against the spirit of cricket by the law guardians at the Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC).

Vehicles with horns that exceeded the decibel limit were checked at seven entry points to Colombo by the Central Environmental Authority (CEA) with the help of the Police Department this morning. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel ?

A blood donation campaign organised in memory of the founder of the Sri Lanka Saukyadana Movement (SLSM), Vajiranath Lakshman De Silva and Mrs. De Silva was held today at the SLSM headquarters in Colombo. Pix by Nisal Baduge

One person was hospitalised following a clash during two protests carried out near Ashoka Vidyalaya in Colombo this morning, the Police said

Heavy Traffic congestion is reported in Thunmulla Junction and surrounding areas because of a protest march carrying out by several University students, the Police said

Vehicles are being checked by the Traffic Police for horns which exceeded the decibel limit between 8.30 a.m. to 10.30 a.m. today at seven entry points to Colombo, Police Spokesman SSP Ajith Rohana said ???

The Colombo Municipal Council Public Health Department will enforce a no-tooting-of horns programme today at 8.30 a.m. at the Council Premises

The former army commander has no army rank now and should not be called general, Parliament was informed today

Archaeologists have unearthed several Buddhist artefacts including slates, ancient bricks and Sri Pada symbols in excavations carried out in Kilinochchi, Sivanagar and Uriththirapuram, the army said

President Mahinda Rajapakse has informed Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi that devolving of police powers to the provincial councils was not acceptable by the Sri Lankan government, Minister of External Affairs Professor G. L. Peiris informed Parl

Some children are seen carrying plates to collect food from relief camps in Lakshapana Biyagama today after heavy monsoon rains again wrecked havoc in the Western and Southern Provinces and the Central hills. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana ???

U.S. Army Sergeant Bowe Bergdahl, held for nearly five years by the Taliban after being captured in Afghanistan, has been released and is now in U.S. custody after years of on and off negotiations, U.S. officials said on Saturday

Jewellery and cash valued at Rs. 2.5 mn had been burgled from the house of popular actress Nayana Kumari yesterday, the Police said

A group of thirteen Tamil youth had been arrested in Lunawa last morning while attempting to illegally set sail to Australia, Police Spokesman SSP Ajith Rohana said

A group of thirteen Tamil youth had been arrested in Lunawa last morning while attempting to illegally set sail to Australia, Police Spokesman SSP Ajith Rohana said

Teachers of 102 schools in the Welimada Educational Zone today staged a protest in Welimada town against the government’s decision to give employees’ commuted pension as a bank loan according to a circular issued on 2014. Pix by R. Kogu

Democratic Party (DP) Leader Sarath Fonseka said today that his party doesn’t have an obsession of a common candidate to be  put forward in an upcoming Presidential election unlike other political parties have.

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J. Jayalalithaa has sought Centre’s help on moving a resolution on the UN calling for a probe into alleged war crimes during the final phase of the war, besides holding a referendum for a separate Tamil State in Sri La

Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) employees today staged a protest in front of the CEB Head Office in Colombo urging the authorities not to interfere in their labour union rights and over several other demands including the immediate payment of salary

Pahan Gunawardane, the son of Minister Bandula Gunawardane was sentenced to six months rigorous imprisonment suspended for five years and was fined Rs.6,000 by the Matara Additional Magistrate today for culpable homicide not amounting to murder in an

A 34-year-old bus conductor is reported to have been shot dead at the Tangalle bus stand by two unidentified gunmen who arrived on motor cycle. PICTURES

A three-month-old infant has died allegedly due to haphazard circumcision carried out at a medical centre in Maligawatte yesterday, police said

Sri Lanka's Sachithra Senanayake  appeals for the wicket of England's Jos Buttler during the fifth One Day International (ODI) cricket match between England and Sri Lanka at Edgbaston in Birmingham.AFP

The Welikada Police arrested a 32-year-old woman and two other suspects who were alleged to have had in their possession 38 packets of heroin each weighing 40 milligrams???

Sri Lanka have beaten England by six wickets in their ODI series decider at Edgbaston this evening. Having been set a target of 220 to win by England earlier in the day, Sri Lanka got their chase off to a blistering start by firing 49 runs off the fi

United National Party National leader Ranil Wickremesinge is seen speaking to Jathika Hela Urumaya Parliamentarian the Ven. Athuraliya Rathana Thera at the event. Pix by Nisal Baduge

Leader of Opposition Ranil Wickremesinghe is seen in conversation students studying for the Allied Health Science (AHS) Degree whom he met today at the Parliamentary complex. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana ???