Following the end of the amnesty, the Sri Lankan missions in Jeddah and Riyadh are witnessing a sharp drop in the number of runaway housemaids

A maid who was arrested shortly before attempting to flee the country with Dh55,000 worth of her sponsor’s jewellery has been jailed for six months.

Former President Chandrika Kumaratunga has sought an appointment with President Mahinda Rajapaksa today in her capacity as the South Asia Policy and Research Institute (SAPRI) representative, to submit the organization’s recommendations for rel

The newly appointed hangman has quit his job soon after seeing the gallows, Prison Department sources said.

Artistes representing different ethnic groups in Malaysia participated in a Malaysian Tourism promotion campaign organized by the Malaysian Tourism Promotion Board in Colombo today. Pix by Pradeep Pathirana

The fate of the missing Malaysian Airlines jet that disappeared three days ago with 239 people aboard remained a mystery Monday as the latest possible clues to the plane's whereabouts were discounted, authorities said

A former Rahula College teacher with tears streaming down her cheeks read a letter in Court sent by a bank to parliamentarian Ranjan Ramanayake seeking arrears of a payment she made on his behalf

A committee will be appointed to investigate the use of Internet and Social Media Networks, Sri Lanka's Telecommunications Regulatory Commission (TRCSL) Director Anusha Palpita said

Taking into consideration the safety of police personnel on duty the Police Department has decided to arm each policeman with a pistol or a revolver.

Eastern Tamils are seen carrying lion flags and placards at a protest over the US-sponsored resolution on Sri Lanka. It wasorganised by the Eastern Province Tamil Civil Society Federation in Colombo this morning. Pix by Pradeep Dilruskshana ???

More than 100 students of a leading boys’ school in Colombo were taken into custody this morning morning on charges of having forcibly entered several leading girls’ schools in Colombo, a senior police official said

The Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) announced it would operate a luxury bus service from Kaduwela to Galle along the Southern Expressway from today.

All employees are entitled for paid leave to cast their vote at the March 29 elections to the Western and Southern Provincial Councils, the Government Information Department said today.

Britain is to join the US and three other countries in pushing for a full international inquiry into alleged war crimes in Sri Lanka after the government there failed to satisfy international calls for a such an inquiry, Downing Street announced on S

The long- awaited legislation that provides for the introduction of a national drug policy in line with the recommendations of Prof. Senaka Bibile has been drawn up, and a copy of it will be presented to President Mahinda Rajapaksa today, a spokesman

The Youth Zone of the Alcohol and Drug Information Centre (ADIC) yesterday held a beach rugby tournament at the Mount Lavinia beach under the banner ‘Who says Alcohol is Fun?. Pix by Kushan Pathiraja

Three members of a family were killed and three injured after one family member set fire to a house in Kataragama last night, police said. UPDATE

The Sri Lankan cricket team returned victorious to the country this evening after beating Pakistan in the Asia Cup one-day cricket final played in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Here cricket fans cheer the cricketers as they drive past on a sightseeing bus to th

UNP National Leader Ranil Wickremesinghe hands over a party election campaign leaflet at the Vegetable Market at Mt. Lavinia during the party’s political campaign this morning. Pix by Kushan Pathiraja

A Grade VII student of a school in Nawalapitya who was punished by his teacher was subsequently caned by the principal, warranting admission to hospital.

Some of their sisters fell to bullets; some others took to arms. Five years after the war ended in Sri Lanka, these women refugees from the island nation are now learning self-defencewith the help of an NGO.

As the hunt for the missing Malaysian Air jumbo jet gained momentum Sunday in the South China Sea and Malaysian intelligence agencies were investigating potential terrorism, hopes were all but gone for the 239 passengers and crew.

United National Party (UNP) stalwarts today ceremonially celebrated the International Women’s Day in the Public Library, Colombo. Pix by Kushan Pathiraja     

The first phase of the Kaduwela-Kottawa Outer Circular Highway (OCH) had been open to the public since 12 noon today and there was a long queue of vehicles waiting to enter the new highway since morning.

A 48-year old woman accompanied by her daughter (20) and son (17) were arrested with jewellery worth Rs. 6 million in their possession, at the Bandaranaike International Airport today.

President Mahinda Rajapaksa is seen sharing a lighter moment with Ministers and officials during a visit to the new Delkanda Pola that was vested with the public this morning. Pix by Kushan Pathiraja

At least 20 passengers had been injured when a bus skidded off the road, knocked an embankment and toppled on the Nuwara Eliya Road this morning, Police said. Pictures

President Mahinda Rajapaksa watching yesterday's Asia Cup final match between Sri Lanka and Pakistan. Sri Lanka clinched the title beating Pakistan by five wickets.Pix by President's Media

A 19-year-old student Nipun Anuranga was shot dead by an unidentified group in the Udugampola area in Walpola,  Gampaha last night, Police said.Pictures

Sri Lankan batsman Lahiru Thirimanne celebrates after scoring a century (100 runs) as Pakistani fielder Fawad Alam (L, background) claps during the final match of the Asia Cup one-day cricket tournament between Pakistan and Sri Lanka at the Sher-e-Ba