Over 130 Indians linked to online financial scam arrested in Sri Lanka

Special probe on death of suspect in Nawagamuwa Police cell

A special Police investigation has been launched over the death of a suspect in Police custody in Nawagamuwa. Police Spokesman, Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Ajith Rohana said that a 25-year-old suspect had been arrested over several robberies. The suspect had been in the custody of the Nawagamuwa Police and was placed in a cell with four other suspects. DIG Ajith Rohana said that the suspect was found dead in the Police cell this morning. A Police team led by a Senior Superintendent of Pol

31 Oct, 2020

Mahinda Rajapaksa was not scheduled to meet Pompeo

Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa was not scheduled to meet US Secretary of State Michael Pompeo during his visit to Sri Lanka, the Prime Minister’s office said today. Director General (International Affairs), at the Prime Minister?s Office, Anuradha K. Herath tweeted saying given Pompeo’s short visit to Sri Lanka, meeting with one member of the senior? Sri Lankan leadership was deemed sufficient. “There has been much speculation about PM @PresRajapaksa?not meeting?@SecPompeo. To set the record

30 Oct, 2020

Justice Minister looks into allegations of forced anal examinations of LGBT persons

Justice Minister Ali Sabry has decided to look into allegations of forced examinations of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) persons. Issuing a statement today, Ali Sabry said that he has been made aware of media reports alleging that Judicial Medical Officers and the Police have been conducting forced examinations on the privates of LGBT persons without their consent. “If this is occurring, it is indeed a disturbing revelation and must be looked into immediately. All Sri Lankans h

30 Oct, 2020