The Colombo Municipal Council (CMC) had decided to ban the tooting of vehicle horns on Thursday, June 5 which coincides with World Environment Day, as an initial step to reduce sound pollution in the Colombo city.

The All Ceylon Health Services Union today held a protest march near the Health Ministry urging the authorities to solve salary anomalies. They marched from Lady Ridgeway Hospital for Children to the Health Ministry premises. Pix by Pradeep Dilruks

Praising new Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's "inspirational qualities of leadership", Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa said Monday that Colombo was one with New Delhi against terrorism

Narendra Modi has been sworn in as India's new prime minister in a ceremony attended by his counterpart from rival Pakistan. Nawaz Sharif joined other regional leaders at the inauguration in Delhi's presidential palace

Six multi-day fishing trawlers were gutted and several others extensively damaged by fire in Kudawella fishery habour in Tangalle. The fire had broken out in one of the trawlers and had spread to others. The cause of fire was yet to be established.

An eight-year-old student was killed and four others injured when they were crushed between two vehicles at a car park of a leading school in Kandana

The UNP Parliamentarians who were attacked during their fact finding mission in Hambantota have decided to meet Attorney General Palitha Fernando and discuss legal steps that could be taken against those who were accused of attacking them, UNP said t

The UNP MPs who were attacked during their fact finding mission in Hambantota met the Police IGP today at the Police Headquarters. Pix by Kithsiri De Mel 

Delhi Police today arrested MDMK chief Vaiko as he was leading a protest against Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa's arrival in New Delhi for the swearing-in ceremony of India's 15th Prime Minister Narendra Modi

A 23-year-old Sri Lankan man drowned while swimming at a Sharjah beach in defiance of police warnings, a newspaper reported on Monday

MDMK chief Vaiko, an ally of the National Democratic Alliance, today held a protest in New Delhi against the visit of Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa to attend Narendra Modi's swearing-in ceremony

Nine fishermen, who found themselves in difficulty when their multi-day fishing trawler capsized in the sea off Habaraduwa, were rescued by the Navy this morning

Thailand's military leader has received royal endorsement at a ceremony in the capital, Bangkok, after taking power in a coup last week

Debris of a Sri Lankan Air Force helicopter, believed to have crashed several years ago, were found from the Chalai seas in Mullaitivu by the Sri Lanka Navy.

The Sri Lanka Delegation led by President Mahinda Rajapaksa attending the swearing in ceremony of Indian Prime Minister elect Narendra Modi left for New Delhi this morning, President’s office said

MP Namal Rajapaksa who went to declare open an electrification project in Bogaswewa, Padaviya had a narrow escape from a wasp attack yesterday.

The government yesterday hit out at the Northern Chief Minister C.V.Wigneswaran, saying it was a pity that he rejected the invitation to join the delegation led by President Mahinda Rajapaksa to participate at the swearing in ceremony of India's

Sri Lanka thrashed England today by 157 runs at the Riverside Ground at Chester-Le- Street in the second ODI of the five-match series to level the series 1-1.

The National Freedom Front (NFF) had put the government on probation just like the Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) had done in the past, NFF leader Wimal Weerawansa said today.

Seen here is action from the Kaijie Superstar Motorcycle Championship jointly conducted by the Sri Lanka Motor Cycle, Negombo Motor Sports Club and Nuwara Eliya Motor Sports Club, held at the Kanway Autodrome Circuit in Mirigama today. Pictures by Pr

Three persons were injured when a car collided with a jeep between Galanigama and Dodangoda on the Southern Expressway in this evening, police said. Pictures

It was a beautiful Sunday evening for the young and the old.  Picture shows young girls rolling and frolicking on the beach at the Galle Face Green. Pic by Nisal Baduge

Indian Prime Minister designate, Narendra Modi has welcomed President Mahinda Rajapaksa’s decision to release Indian fishermen from Sri Lankan custody.

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has already sent an official invitation to the Sri Lankan Cricket (SLC) for a short series but the probability of the tour taking place is 50-50 chance.

The body of a 24 year-old undergraduate female was found from a jungle near her house at Warapitiya in Matale this morning, Police said.Pictures

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa will boycott prime minister-elect Narendra Modi's swearing-in ceremony tomorrow, sources have told India's NDTV.

Two people including a woman were killed and another motorcyclist was injured when two motorcycles collided with a lorry at Koralawella in Moratuwa on the Panadura- Colombo main road this morning, the Police said.

Police arrested three foreign men suspected to be members of the Sri Lankan Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) terrorist group in Selangor, Malaysia

The main Opposition United National Party (UNP) Parliamentarians, Ruwan Wijewardene, Tissa Kuttiarachi and Harin Fernando  having light moment at the public rally held at Pelawatta junction in Buttala yesterday.Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

As a goodwill measure on the occasion of Narendra Modi's swearing-in President Mahinda Rajapaksa has instructed the officials to release all Indian fishermen in Sri Lankan custody as soon as possible, the President's office said