Young prisoner convicted under the prevention of terrorism act married his bride in a high-security prison, with prison officials and politicians on hand to give their blessing

Former child soldiers had found inspiration in their favourite game, cricket in a new initiative launched to involve them in the national sport.

President Mahinda Rajapaksa ruled out intervening to pardon his defeated presidential rival and former ally, General Sarath Fonseka

The victim's wife said that her husband was returning home and assaulted without mercy by Police officers who demanded a free ride.

The second of two courts martial set up to try Sri Lanka's ex-army chief, Sarath Fonseka, has abruptly adjourned.

Police stations in Colombo, have for the first time opened special units to take down statements in the country's main minority language, Tamil.

Sri Lanka's ex-army chief Sarath Fonseka has appeared before a military court for participating in politics while in uniform.

Government says that there had been a well coordinated statement and web campaign on alleged government plans to arrest NGO activists.

Sri Lanka's ex-chief justice criticises plans to put the former presidential candidate, General Sarath Fonseka, on military trial.

Somali Pirate demand USD 20 million to release the Saudi oil tanker with thirteen Sri Lankan crew members.

DNA says it was the govt. that made the first moves to involve Gen Fonseka in politics by offering political postings.

DNA says it was the govt. that made the first moves to involve Gen Fonseka in politics by offering political postings.

A panel of international lawyers expresses alarm over reported intimidation of rights activists in Sri Lanka.

Residents near Sigiriya complain that cruel methods are being used to get rid of some of the wasps.

The Sri Lankan political party closest to the defeated Tamil Tiger rebel movement has dropped a demand for a separate Tamil homeland

The US annual report on human rights highly criticises the Sri Lankan government and the Tamil Tigers.

Sarath Fonseka will face two courts-martial, both staffed by three major-generals with a rear admiral serving as judge.

Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch has Called on the government of Sri Lanka to end its harassment of journalists and activists.

The United Nations says that nearly a hundred thousand ineternally displaced people are still accommodated in temporary camps.

UN reiterates its concern over lack of progress on agreed measures to address alleged war crimes in Sri Lanka.

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Professor Harendra de Silva has been nominated for this year's British Medical Journal Group Lifetime Achievement Award.