Six arrested preparing to go to Australia

Tight security operations in place for May Day

Tight security will be in place for May Day tomorrow and a special traffic plan will be in force in Colombo and Kandy. Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of Police Ajith Rohana said that vehicular movement will be restricted along several roads in Colombo and Kandy. He said that parking of vehicles will also be restricted along some roads owing to May Day rallies and vehicles parked along those roads will be seized. The police said that in all 15 political rallies, walks and other related events

30 Apr, 2017

Female soldier injured during parachute training

A female soldier suffered injuries during a parachute training?session today, the Army said. The soldier was admitted to the Embilipitiya hospital for treatment. Meanwhile, the Army said that a male soldier was also injured?during the parachute training?session. The male soldier was admitted to hospital. (Colombo Gazette)

01 May, 2017

Government notes significance of vote on GSP plus

The Government today noted the significance of the outcome of the vote by the EU Parliament on the motion to deny Sri Lanka?GSP plus. International Trade State Minister Sujeewa Senasinghe said that the outcome of the vote shows the international community accepts the efforts taken by Sri Lanka. “This is a great victory for the future. This can be seen as a big victory since the end of the war,” he said. The State Minister said the vote will help Sri Lanka regain GSP plus from the EU which wil

28 Apr, 2017