Three Indians in custody in Sri Lanka for staying illegally

Mahinda says he has no doubt he is India’s preferred partner

Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa says given what has taken place in Sri Lanka after 2015, he has no doubt that he is now the preferred partner of India. Responding to a?New York Times article, Rajapaksa said that his Government was always sensitive to India;s concerns and this had been noted by?Former Indian External Affairs Secretary and National Security Advisor Shivshankar Mennon. “Former Indian External Affairs Secretary and National Security Advisor Shivshankar Mennon has said in his 20

01 Jul, 2018

Gotabaya defends former regime’s decision to obtain loans from China

Former Defence Secretary Gotabaya Rajapaksa has defended the decision taken by the former Government to obtain loans from China. The former Government under then President Mahinda Rajapaksa developed a close bond with China and depended on the Chinese for loans to develop the country. However the current administration, while still maintaining close links with China, is also obtaining loans from international donor agencies. Speaking at the??Eliya? conference in Dambulla,?Rajapaksa said that

02 Jul, 2018

Vehicle used in Matara armed robbery seized by Police

The vehicle used in the recent armed robbery of a jewelry shop in Matara was seized by the Police today. The Police said the husband of the owner of the vehicle was also arrested. A gun battle erupted in the Matara town on June 22 between the Police and a group of robbers in which a policeman was killed and three people were injured. The gun battle erupted when a gang?attempted to rob a jewellery store in the Matara town. Three policemen and a civilian were injured in the shooting and were a

02 Jul, 2018