Earthquake recorded 300 kilometers off Sri Lanka

Two killed in train accident

Two people were killed this morning following a train accident in Habaraduwa, the police media unit said. A motorbike had attempted to cross an unprotected railway crossing when the accident?occurred. A train?operating?between Matara and Colombo collided with the motorbike killing the two people who were on the bike. The police said that the victims were 20 and 22 years old.  

23 Oct, 2012

Royal, Thurstan senior classes close following clash

The Education Ministry has decided to close Grade 10, 11, 12 and 13 tomorrow following the clash between senior students of both schools today. A clash had erupted along Reid Avenue this afternoon between the students and a policeman had been injured during the incident. The police and military were deployed outside both schools to prevent further clashes. A similar clash had occurred earler this month as well and several students were injured.

23 Oct, 2012

Gota in India this week over 13 A

Defence Secretary?Gotabhaya Rajapaksa is expected in India this week to discuss the government position of the 13th?Amendment, the Times of India reported today. The Indian media report said that ongoing one-upmanship between the Sri Lankan government and TNA, which represents a vast majority of Tamil population in the island nation, has taken a dangerous turn with many within the government, including President Mahinda Rajapaksa’s brother and defence secretary Gotabhaya Rajapaksa, demanding th

23 Oct, 2012