Dehiwala brothel raided

Eight arrested attempting to go to New Zealand by boat

Eight people have been arrested in Negombo while attempting to go to New Zealand by boat. The police said that the eight would-be asylum seekers were arrested in Kadirana last night. Those arrested are aged between 23 and 42, the police media unit said. They are to be produced before a Magistrate today. (Colombo Gazette)

17 Feb, 2017

China delays planned $1.1 billion investment in Hambantota port

China will delay a planned billion dollar investment in the Hambantota port until Sri Lanka clears legal and political obstacles to a related project, sources familiar with the talks said, piling more pressure on the island nation, the Reuters news agency reported. Heavily indebted Sri Lanka needs the money, but payment for China’s interests in Hambantota port could be delayed by several weeks or months, the sources added. After signing an agreement last December, state-run China Merchants Por

16 Feb, 2017

Sri Lanka lauds Pakistan?s efforts against terrorism

Commander Sri Lankan Navy Vice Admiral RC Wijegunaratne called on Chief of Army Staff General Qamar Javed Bajwa in Rawalpindi on Thursday, Radio Pakistan reported. Matters relating to regional security and professional interest were discussed. The visiting dignitary acknowledged sacrifices and achievements of Pakistan Army in its fight against terrorism. He also recognized efforts of Pakistan Army for bringing peace and stability to the region. (Colombo Gazette)

16 Feb, 2017