Attorney General files fresh indictments against Basil

Pakistan’s military ties with Myanmar: Window-dressing for Chinese arms trade?

The first week of September, 2021 saw a surprise development in defence relations between Islamabad and Naypyidaw, as a high-level delegation from Pakistan?s Defense Ministry made a visit to Myanmar, unannounced by either side. ET has learnt that the visit saw the two countries hold talks on advanced ordnance technology, aircraft repair and maintenance, and naval munitions. The 10 member Pak delegation, reportedly led by a Brigadier rank officer, met Myanmar Defence Minister and allegedly discu

28 Oct, 2021

Court issues order preventing removal of Raja Collure

The Court has issued an order preventing the removal of Raja Collure from the post of Chairman of the Communist Party of Sri Lanka. The Colombo District Court issued the order today after Raja Collure challenged his removal from the party. The Communist Party had announced this week that it had removed Raja Collure from his post with immediate effect. He was removed over a decision taken as Governor of the North Western Province. (Colombo Gazette)

29 Oct, 2021

Namal insists Port City not for him to race?

By Easwaran Rutnam? Sports Minister Namal Rajapaksa says the Colombo Port City has not been constructed for him to race.? The Minister noted that when the Port City was being constructed there were allegations being raised that the main intention was for him to have a racing track. However, he said that the real potential of the Port City is now being understood. ?We need to look at the Port City in a positive way,? he said. Rajapaksa also said that Sri Lanka has set a target of raising USD

29 Oct, 2021