»  Lankan hunger striker wins damages for burger claims

A Sri Lankan Tamil demonstrator who went on hunger strike outside London’s Houses of Parliament accepted damages Thursday from British newspapers who accused him of eating burgers during the action. MORE...

»  Airtel FR rejected by SC

The fundamental rights petition filed by Bharati Airtel Lanka (Pvt) Ltd challenging the floor price imposed on tariffs implemented by mobile operators was rejected by Supreme Court a short while ago. MORE...

»  Five-in-one vaccine led to child deaths in Sri Lanka - BMJ

The pentavalent or the five-in-one vaccine that has been recommended in India by the National Technical Advisory Group on Immunization actually killed children in Sri Lanka and Bhutan, warns an article in the latest issue of the British Medical Journal (BMJ). MORE...

»  Prohibited items found from Rehabilitation Camp

Army has found an array of prohibited items in the Marudamadu Rehabilitation Camp in Mannar yesterday, said Army Spokesman Major General Udaya Medawala speaking to Ada Derana today. These items included 17 mobile phones, 14 sim cards, 30 phone batteries and 21 phone chargers. MORE...

»  VIDEO: Legal provision allows govt. to grant amnesty to any offender - Keheliya

According to the legal provisions of the country any offender if he is cooperating with the government could be used as a witness and given amnesty, Media Minister Keheliya Rambukwella said today. He said this when queried on the legal background of the arrest and detention behind former LTTE arms procurer Kumaran Pathmnanathan alias KP. MORE...

»  VIDEO: Over 500 complaints about missing persons

The Vavuniya mobile police service has received more than 500 complaints yesterday, regarding missing persons during the war era. People from Settikulama Manik Farm and resettlement areas have participated in this service organized by the D. I. G. of Wanni, Deepal Dalpadadu.

»  Emirates to fly Male-Colombo daily

Dubai-based airline Emirates is set to launch daily scheduled flights between the Maldives and Sri Lanka from August 1, increasing its services from Colombo to Male from four to five flights a week. MORE...

»  Murali slams Bedi, calls him controversy monger

Retired spin great Muttiah Muralitharan on Wednesday lashed out at his long-time detractor Bishen Singh Bedi, calling the former Indian captain a controversy monger and ordinary bowler who would have been hammered by any batsman if was he playing now. MORE...

»  Five Brigadiers rise up as Majors General

Five serving Brigadiers in the Sri Lanka Army have been promoted Majors General effective today (July 28), said military spokesman Brigadier Ubaya Medawala. READ MORE...

»  Assassination attempt on Mangala: Hard labour for two in prison

Two persons found guilty of providing information to the Liberations Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) in its attempt to assassinate Sri Lanka Freedom Party (Mahajana Wing) convenor Mangala Samaraweera were sentenced to 11 years hard labour in prison. READ MORE....

»  CSE ranked second in the world

For the first time in history the All Share Price Index of the Colombo Stock Exchange closed above the 5,000 mark today. The ASPI closed at 5,138 points. The CSE is currently ranked the 2nd best performing stock market in the world for the year 2010, CSE said.

»  Olcott Mawatha shut due to protest

Olcott Mawatha opposite the Fort railway has been temporarily closed due to University student protest, Ada Derana correspondent confirms. The students of University of Ruhuna began a protest march today from the University Grants Commission intending to go to the Police Headquarters.

»  Lankan Ministers discuss tourism promotion with Japan

Sri Lanka’s Minister of External Affairs and Minister of Economic Development who are currently on a visit to Japan met with Akira Kanai, Chairman of the Japan Association of Travel Agents (JATA) on Tuesday, states the Embassy of Sri Lanka in Japan. READ MORE....

»  No apologies for Lanka visit, says actress Asin

South Indian actress Asin Thottumkal has told the media that she will not apologise for her visit to Sri Lanka merely because some actors in Tamil Nadu have demanded she do so. READ MORE...

»  Senaka de Silva rented house to station armed soldiers, CID informs court

Information has been received during inquiries that Captain Senaka de Silva who acted as General (retired) Sarath Fonseka’s private secretary, had allegedly obtained a house on rent where armed soldiers were stationed, the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has informed court. READ MORE...

»  Party probe on self immolation after Ranil returns

A decision on holding an internal party investigation on the self immolation of a party supporter will only be taken after UNP Leader Ranil Wickramsinghe returns to Sri Lanka, said UNP General Secretary Tissa Attanayake . He made this statement at a media conference held today. MORE...

»  VIDEO: Uni students to protest infront of Police HQ

The students of University of Ruhuna will begin a protest in front of the Police Headquarters, said convener of Inter University Student Council, Udul Premarathne. The protest march is scheduled to start at 1.00 p.m. today from the University Grants Commission. MORE...

»  Lankan asylum-seekers to face Aussie court over detention centre riot

Eight Sri Lankan asylum seekers, accused of taking part in a riot on Christmas Island, will stand trial in Australia later this year. The Australian Federal Police charged the men with weapons and rioting offences, after the melee at the island’s detention centre in November, 2009. MORE...

»  Canada funds Buddhist centre to protect against hate crimes

After the second fire bombing in six months, resident monks at a Scarborough Buddhist temple scrambled to get a security fence. But they needed money — $55,000 to be exact. MORE...

»  Govt. committee to probe US allegations of labour rights violations

The government has appointed a committee to probe the allegations of labour rights violations in Sri Lanka which are threatening GSP trade concessions to the United States. READ MORE....

»  Sri Lanka declare first innings at 642/4 against India

Colombo, July 27 (PTI): Sri Lanka declared their first innings after scoring 642 for four on the second day of the second cricket Test against India here today.

»  University staff threaten strike action

The university academic staff has given an ultimatum till August 10 for the government to implement a wage hike for them. They have warned that if no action is taken over the issue, they would withdraw from their administrative duties. READ MORE....

»  Basil, GL hold talks with Japanese Govt. officials

Sri Lanka’s Economic Development Minister and External Affairs Minister during their five day visit, held talks with Japanese government officials on mutual cooperation between the two countries, says the External affairs Ministry. READ MORE....

»  Pheonix strikes Gold at Adfest 2010

Sri Lankan Advertising Agency Pheonix Ogilvy has won a Gold award at the Adfest 2010 in the Direct lotus category. This is the first time a local ad agency has won a Gold award at an international advertising award contest. MORE...

»  Ready to talk to Maldives on continental shelf extension – Sri Lanka

If Maldives approaches on diplomatic channels, Sri Lanka is ready to negotiate regarding the extension of the continental shelf, Fisheries Minister Rajitha Senaratne told Ada Derana a short while ago. Maldives is attempting to extend its continental shelf overlapping a portion of the area claimed by Sri Lanka last year. MORE...