Ravi, Mano and Azath visit Gnanasara in prison

Fire at Colombo port

A major fire broke out at the Colombo Port early this morning, the police media unit said. The police said that the fire broke out at the CFS, 01 warehouse at the port. The Navy, Colombo fire brigade, police and port fire brigade doused the flames in a joint operation. According to the police there are no reports of loss of life from the fire.

24 May, 2013

Elephant rampage injures 24 people

An elephant rampage at a Temple perahera (pageant) last night in Badulla injured 24 people. The police said that the elephant got disturbed while taking part in the Muniyangana Raja Maha Vihara Temple perahera. The police said that all 24 people were admitted to the Badulla hospital with minor injuries. Among those injured are 14 women, nine men and a small child. The elephant had been brought under control. Police investigations are underway into the incident.

25 May, 2013

Monk sets himself on fire (Pictures)

A Buddhist monk today set himself on fire in Kandy demanding an end to cattle slaughter The monk who set himself on fire outside the Dalada Maligawa Temple is a member of the Sihala Ravaya. He had earlier staged a walk from Kattaragama to Colombo to protest against cattle slaughter. Identified as the venerable Bohowatte Indararatna thero, the monk was also a one-time member of the JHU. He set himself on fire outside the Kandy temple to protest against cattle slaughter in Sri Lanka. People in the

24 May, 2013