US warning on SL –Iran relations

The whistle blower website Wikileaks today revealed a diplomatic warning given by the United States to Sri Lanka over its close relations with Iran. The cables reveal conversations between the US embassy officials and Central Bank governor Ajith Nivad

First ODI called off due to rain

The first ODI match between Sri Lanka and West Indies has been officially called off due to bad weather conditions. West Indies managed to score 245/5 at the end of their allotted 50 overs earlier today.

Mangala accuses Def Sec with illegal land grab - VIDEO

A protest organized by the United National Party will be held on February 09 at Lipton Circus in opposition to the present dictatorship and also to demand the release of imprisoned Sarath Fonseka, MP Mangala Samaraweera stated.

Fully investigate incident – Roa tells Sri Lanka

Indian Foreign Secretary Nirupama Rao, during her visit to Sri Lanka and meeting with, President Mahinda Rajapaksa and Minister of External Affairs, Prof. G.L. Peiris, had expressed deep concern at the recent violent incidents in the waters between India and Sri Lanka, a release issued by the Indian High Commission said.

Karunanidhi raises fishermen issue

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M Karunanidhi today met Prime Minister Manmohan Singh and is understood to have raised the issue of Indian fishermen being killed allegedly by the Sri Lankan Navy.

Fire at Lankaenews office - VIDEO

A fire was reported at the office premises of the Lankaenews website early today morning, Talangama Police confirmed. The fire which broke out at around 2am was brought under control however all the computers had been destroyed and extensive damage is reported.

Launches luxury ferry service for whale watching - Ministry of Defence (press release)

The Sri Lanka Navy broadening its horizons, yesterday ventured into maritime tourism, and launched a luxury ferry service which operates in the southern coastal areas for whale watching.

News website office set on fire in Lanka - IBN

Colombo: The office of a popular Sri Lankan news website, managed by a journalist who is in exile due to threats against his life, was set on fire in the wee hours on Monday by unidentified persons.