Three escapees arrested

NPC passes resolution calling for UN monitored referendum

The Northern Provincial Council (NPC) has passed a resolution?calling upon member countries of the UN to conduct a UN monitored referendum in the North-East region of the island to determine the political preference of the Tamil speaking people towards finding a permanent political solution. The resolution was tabled by council member M.K. Shivajilingam, seconded by opposition leader S. Thavarajah and council member?Ayub Asmin, and unanimously adopted by the Northern Provincial Council. The re

12 Sep, 2018

South Korea, Sri Lanka discuss cooperation between the Police services

Sri Lanka and South Korea?discussed cooperation between the police services as well as capacity building of the Sri Lanka police, the Sri Lankan Embassy in Korea said today. The Minister of Youth Affairs, Project Management and Southern Development and Chief of Staff of the Prime Minister Sagala Ratnayaka visited the Republic of Korea from 02-08 September 2018 on the invitation of the Korea Foundation (KF) under its ?Distinguished guests in political affairs programme?. During the visit, Minis

13 Sep, 2018

Order on Johnston’s bail application to be announced on September 17

The Court of Appeal will deliver the order on the revised bail application submitted by Former Minister Johnston Fernando on September 17. Fernando has been in remand over the alleged misappropriation of Government funds. Fernando and two others were accused of?misappropriating Government funds from?Lanka Sathosa when the former Government was in office. (Colombo Gazette)

12 Sep, 2018