The newly refurbished Sugathadasa Stadium in Colombo,built to international standards, has received the Class 1 Athletic Facility Certificate from the International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) today (04), the Sports Ministry said.

The Sri Lankan Cabinet of Ministers chaired by President Mahinda Rajapaksa has decided to establish diplomatic ties with another  15 African countries.

Cabinet Spokesman and  Sri Lankan Media Minister,Keheliya Rambukwella told the weekly cabinet press briefing in Colombo today that the Ministry of External Affairs would prepare all arrangements for the purpose.

(Colombo Lankapuvath)  The woman who gave birth to the world's first test tube baby has died.
 

(Colombo-Lankapuvath) Daredevil Nik Wallenda has become the first person to walk across Niagara Falls on a high wire.

(Colombo-Lankapuvath) Kim Jong Il, North Korea’s mercurial and enigmatic longtime leader, has died. He was 69.
Kim’s death was announced Monday by the state television from the North Korean capital, Pyongyang.

(Colombo-Lankapuvath)
Celebrating your 18th birthday is a momentous occasion for anyone, but for tiny JyotiAmge the milestone is even bigger news.

(Colombo, Lankapuvath) - Islamic Da’awa Community members and other Muslims at Beitour in the vicinity of Ramallah prayed for peace, prosperity in Sri Lanka and wellbeing and good health of President Mahinda Rajapaksa and the peoples of Sri Lanka.

(Colombo, Lankapuvath) – Sri Lanka’s Ambassador to France, Dr. Dayan Jayatilleka speaking at the text books hand over ceremony stressed the importance of ensuring that the children were taught their languages and assured assistance to request the French authorities to explore the possibility of incorporating them into their school curriculum.