May Day events on May 7th instead of May 1st owing to Vesak

Australia sees risk of terrorist attacks in Sri Lanka tourist areas

Australia has warned of a risk of terrorist attacks in areas popular with foreigners and tourists in Sri Lanka. In a travel advice issued on Wednesday, Australia said that there is an ongoing risk of terrorist attacks in Sri Lanka. Australia said that terrorists may target areas popular with foreigners and tourists, including in regional and coastal towns. “The ongoing conflict in the Middle East could lead to an increased threat of attacks against Israeli interests in other regions. The US E

23 Oct, 2024

Three suspects arrested over threats to Israeli tourists in Sri Lanka

By Easwaran Rutnam Three suspects have been arrested over the threats posed to Israeli tourists in Sri Lanka, Public Security Minister Vijitha Herath said. Herath told reporters that investigations are continuing and that the suspects were arrested based on information received by the authorities. The Minister said that the suspects are Sri Lankans and not foreigners but the identities of the suspects will not be revealed at this moment as it could hamper ongoing investigations. He said that

24 Oct, 2024

Israeli tourists in Arugam Bay under threat

Israeli tourists in Arugam Bay are under threat, according to intelligence information received, and measures have been taken to ensure their security, the Police said. Police Spokesman DIG Nihal Thalduwa said that a number of Israeli tourists are in Arugam Bay. He said that most of them travel to Arugam Bay for surfing. The Police Spokesman said that the Police had received information that Israeli tourists in Arugam Bay could be a potential target. As a result special road blocks have been

23 Oct, 2024