Passengers told to be at BIA fours hours early

India reiterates call for meaningful devolution within a united Sri Lanka

India has reiterated calls for meaningful devolution within a united Sri Lanka. The Indian High Commissioner to Sri Lanka, Shri Gopal Baglay, recalled commitments of the Government of Sri Lanka relating to the legitimate aspirations of the Tamil community for equality, justice, peace and dignity. He maintained that achieving them through meaningful devolution within a united Sri Lanka will also contribute to peace, reconciliation, inclusive progress and strength of the country. The Indian Hig

14 Mar, 2021

Government to ban burqa and over 1,000 madrasas

The Cabinet paper to enforce a ban on the burqa has been signed, the Government announced today adding that over 1,000 madrasas will also be banned. Minister of Public Security Rear Admiral (Rtd) Sarath Weerasekara said that he signed the Cabinet paper to ban the burqa. He said that the burqa is a threat to National security. “We have friends who are Muslims and they never wore the burqa. This is something promoted by religious extremists. So we will ban it,” he said. The Minister also said

13 Mar, 2021

Defence Ministry warns will arrest anyone violating the law

The Defence Ministry today warned that anyone violating the law will be arrested. Defence Secretary, General (retd) Kamal Gunaratne said that laws are introduced or amended after being carefully studied by legal experts, including the Attorney General. He said that only accepted laws in the country can be followed. Gunaratne said that if anyone violates the law or attempts to follow their own laws, they will be arrested. The Defence Secretary also said that the Defence Ministry has been anal

14 Mar, 2021