Bond Commission to record testimony from Ranil

Concerns raised over arrest of suspect under PTA

Amnesty International has raised concerns over the arrest of a suspect, Mohamad Rusdi, under the controversial Prevention of Terrorism Act. Issuing a statement, Amnesty International said it was concerned by the arrest of 22-year-old Mohamad Rusdi on 22 March 2025 in Colombo. Amnesty International has seen a copy of the Detention Order signed off by the Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake on 25 March in his capacity as the Minister of Defense ordering the detention of Rusdi for a per

05 Apr, 2025

State Banquet hosted for Modi in Sri Lanka

A special State Banquet was hosted at the President?s House in Colombo by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake in honour of Indian Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi. The Indian Prime Minister was warmly welcomed by President Disanayake upon his arrival at the President?s House. The President expressing his views at the occasion stated that this visit of Indian Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi to Sri Lanka will expand opportunities for greater cooperation and closeness between the people of the

06 Apr, 2025

Modi visits Anuradhapura and pays homage to sacred Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi

Indian Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi visited Anuradhapura along with President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and paid homage to the sacred Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi and received blessings. Following his visit to the sacred site, Prime Minister Modi proceeded to the Udamaluwa, where he met with the Chief Incumbent of the Great Eight Buddhist Shrines (Atamasthanadhipathi) and Chief Sanghanayake of Nuwarakalaviya, Most Venerable Dr. Pallegama Hemarathana Nayaka Thera, for a cordial discussion. During th

06 Apr, 2025