The Meteorology Department issuing a statement this afternoon said that the severe weather advisory, which was issued by the Department this morning for strong winds and heavy rain falls over the sea area, was cancelled

Tense situation was reported in Matara when a group of UNP supporters staged a protest march against UNP Leader Ranil Wickremesinghe and clashed with another group, who also staged a march in support of him. Pix by Krishan Jeewaka Jayaruk

At least seven people were injured during a clash between two groups of UNP supporters in Matara a short while ago.

The entry lane to Colombo on the Rajagiriya-Battaramulla road will be closed till 3 pm today due to a vehicle parade organised by the SL Army, police said

Even as some of the world’s most troubled hotspots have countries maintain a year-round travel advisory for its citizens, several Dubai-based Asian expats claimed surprise that Sri Lanka, Nepal and Pakistan made it to the list of the worst pass

A mother-of-five was killed in a hit-and-run crash as she cycled to work in Birmingham on Friday morning

Sri Lanka Navy’s Offshore Patrol Vessel, Sagara brought the 70 persons, who had been stranded in the south western deep seas, safely to the Galle harbour yesterday

The Meteorology Department today warned of strong winds increasing up to 80kmph accompanied with intermittent showers or thunder showers over deep and shallow sea areas

Tamil Eelam Liberation Organization (TELO) leader, Selvam Adaikkalanathan has decided to resign from the post.

DMK chief M Karunanidhi on Friday urged a pro-Tamil outfit leader, on an indefinite fast here since the last three days to press for expelling Sri Lanka from Commonwealth of Nations and shifting a meeting of CHOGM from Colombo, to protest through oth

The Students’ Union of the Kelaniya University today attempted to march from the Kelaniya University to the Presidential Secretariat regarding issues such as hostel facilities and student suppression by campus administration. Pix by Kushan Path

United National Party (UNP) national organiser Daya Gamage had informed party leader Ranil Wickremesinghe that he was willing to resign from his post if a suitable replacement was found.

A children’s park was opened recently in Sri Siddhartha Maha Vidyalaya premises at Kalapaluwawa, under the patronage of Housing and Engineering Services Minister Wimal Weerawansa. Pix by Waruna Wanniaarachchi

An underground hide out bunker in Pudukudirippu which was at risk of collapsing, has been detonated by the army today, Military Spokesman Brigadier Ruwan Wanigasuriya said.

The Katunayake -Colombo expressway is scheduled to be open for vehicles on October 27. It will be preceded by three days of public viewing.

Those occupying unauthorised business premises at Hyde Park Corner (Ibbanwela Junction) were today evicted by the Urban Development Authority (UDA). Pix by Nisal Baduge

United National Party (UNP) Treasurer Senarath Kapukotuwa resigned from his post today in order to pave the way for party reforms

Central Bank Governor Nivaard Cabraal must be arrested as the person who is responsible for Sri Lanka’s financial crisis, the United National Party (UNP) said today

A school principals’ union protested outside the Education Ministry in Battaramulla, to urge the authorities to resolve their issues including salary anomalies. The protest coincides with tomorrow’s Teachers’ Day. Pix by PradeepPa

Fifty three students including three female students of the South Eastern University in Samanthurai were remanded by the Samanthurai Magistrate today.

Retired Supreme Court Judge and Northern Province Chief Minister elect, C.V. Wigneswaran will take oaths before President Mahinda Rajapaksa as the Chief Minister on October 7, at the Temple Trees, the TNA said.

External Affairs Minister Salman Khurshid will visit Sri Lanka on October 7 to hold discussions with President Mahinda Rajapaksa and senior officials there on halting the recurring attacks and arrests of Indian fishermen

A traffic Congestion is reported in Maradana , and its surrounding areas due to a protest march by the University students of Kelaniya.

A day after the district police had arrested a Sri Lankan Tamil who landed at Arichalmunai off Danushkodi from Jaffna, a Customs team apprehended a Sri Lankan Tamil, who arrived clandestinely from Talaimannar and two refugees who attempted to flee to

TNA leader R. Sampanthan met President Mahinda Rajapaksa at Temple Trees this morning, the President's office said

Switzerland on Thursday defended the deportation of two asylum seekers who were arrested upon returning to Sri Lanka, saying they were accused of backing Tamil rebels

The National Health Services Union (NHSU) held a protest outside the National Hospital yesterday demanding the authorities pay salary arrears. Pix by Kushan Pathiraja

The Court of Inquiry appointed Army Commander Lt. General Daya Ratnayake had found that the army had exceeded their legal duties during the Weliveriya shootings, and a ‘summary of evidence’ is currently under way in order to frame charges

Army Commander Lt. Gen Rathnayake visited the Devatagaha Mosque in at Lipton Circus to invoke blessings on the army. The Army is celebrating its 64th anniversary this year, Observances invoking blessings on the army are being held at religious plac

District Judge Ranga Dissanayake, today ordered the Puttalam police through the Registrar of Courts to inform the officers who conducted investigations into the marked ballot papers found at St. Andrew’s College Puttalam, to open the sealed pac