Troops on the Welioya front firing artillery on LTTE positions. Heavy rains and floods in the northern war zones not only hampered their progress but caused an outbreak of dengue and chikungunya viral flu.
A new crisis has erupted in the northern war zone with a virtual epidemic of dengue and chikungunya viral fever among troops due to the heavy rains and resultant floods, officials said.
Military spokesperson Udaya Nanayakkara said urgent measures had been taken.....
The TMVP is demanding a guarantee it will be offered the post of chief minister of the Eastern Province if it is to contest in alliance with the United People’s Freedom Alliance (UPFA) -- but the ruling party is not saying yes or no to the demand while longstanding.....
Statues of the Buddha made of precious metals, rare coins, gems, ancient Buddhist texts and various items made of the world’s most precious materials are some of the rare and amazing .....
The government has for the past several months sought the advise of the Central Bank (CB) on various cabinet proposals prior to its presentation to the cabinet, officials said. “This has been happening weekly since January 2007 and I am surprised that no one knew,”...
What a week it has been for Sri Lankan cricket! Our first test victory on West Indian soil was the climax of five days of intense and often tense cricket, where we held our nerve to prove our superiority.
Zimbabweans began voting today in the most crucial election since independence from Britain in 1980, with veteran President Robert Mugabe facing the biggest challenge of his 28-year-rule.
Voting began at ....
Don’t worry! We are not getting carried away. One Test does not win a series and West Indies are not the same team they ....
A woman who was forced to remove her nipple rings with pliers before boarding a flight in Texas, demanded an apology and said she wants the government to investigate the incident.
Facebook introduced new privacy controls last week that gave users the ability to preserve social distinctions between friends, family and co-workers online. The changes will allow Facebook's more than 67 million active users worldwide to control what their friends, and friends of their friends see.
By the time Kalinga Magha conquered Polonnaruwa, the chiefs had distanced themselves from the royal palace. They hated Magha and worked against him. Hence Magha too hated them in return. He was determined to follow a harsh policy towards them.
Was it a petty racist reaction to a cinematic creation or an attempt to prevent Sri Lankan films coming into Indian theatre?
Whatever the reason be, the inhuman attack on young Sri Lankan filmmaker Thushara Peiris who was subjected to cruel and merciless mob attack by hundreds of Indians.......
The TMVP is demanding a guarantee it will be offered the post of chief minister of the Eastern Province if it is to contest in alliance with the United People’s Freedom Alliance (UPFA) -- but the ruling party is not saying yes or no to the demand while longstanding.....
Statues of the Buddha made of precious metals, rare coins, gems, ancient Buddhist texts and various items made of the world’s most precious materials are some of the rare and amazing ..... 
What a week it has been for Sri Lankan cricket! Our first test victory on West Indian soil was the climax of five days of intense and often tense cricket, where we held our nerve to prove our superiority.
Zimbabweans began voting today in the most crucial election since independence from Britain in 1980, with veteran President Robert Mugabe facing the biggest challenge of his 28-year-rule.
Voting began at .... 
Don’t worry! We are not getting carried away. One Test does not win a series and West Indies are not the same team they .... 
Facebook introduced new privacy controls last week that gave users the ability to preserve social distinctions between friends, family and co-workers online. The changes will allow Facebook's more than 67 million active users worldwide to control what their friends, and friends of their friends see.
By the time Kalinga Magha conquered Polonnaruwa, the chiefs had distanced themselves from the royal palace. They hated Magha and worked against him. Hence Magha too hated them in return. He was determined to follow a harsh policy towards them. 
Was it a petty racist reaction to a cinematic creation or an attempt to prevent Sri Lankan films coming into Indian theatre?
Whatever the reason be, the inhuman attack on young Sri Lankan filmmaker Thushara Peiris who was subjected to cruel and merciless mob attack by hundreds of Indians.......
