Six bones samples from the Mannar mass grave which were subjected to a carbon dating test have been identified as those belonging to the period from 1499 - 1719.
The radio carbon dating tests were carried out by the Beta Analytic Lab in Florida, US.
Meanwhile, a decision has not been arrived on whether the excavations would be halted or continued, Special Judicial Medical Officer (JMO) Dr. Saminda Rajapaksa told Times Online.
He added that excavations would continue until a final decision is taken in this regard.
A Thai woman walking topless in Arugam Bay town has been arrested by the Police.
The UK government has unveiled a package of reforms to simplify imports from developing countries which allows for more garments manufactured in Sri Lanka to enter the UK tariff-free.
The Cabinet has approved a proposal for Sri Lankans overseas to apply for their passports through an online system via the Lankan diplomatic missions.
Cabinet has approved the appointment of Commodore (retired) M.B.N.A. Premaratne of the Sri Lanka Navy, as the new Commissioner General of Excise.
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