Yatinuwara Pradeshiya Sabha Chairman arrested

South African arrested without a valid visa

A South African National has been arrested without a valid visa, the police media unit said today. The police said that the South African was arrested at a lodge in Tangalle last evening. The 37 year old is to be produced before a Magistrate.

04 Nov, 2015

Maldives declares state of emergency

The Maldivian government has declared a state of emergency for 30 days effective 12:00pm today, citing threats to national security and public safety. Announcing the unprecedented move, Attorney General Mohamed Anil said President Abdulla Yameen has issued an executive decree based on advice from the national security council following the recent discovery of firearms and explosives. The security forces have uncovered plots to use dangerous weapons, Anil said. Under article 254 of the constit

04 Nov, 2015

Government accused of deceit in probe

The Government was today?accused of deceit in its probe on fraud and corruption, including in several high profile cases. Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake, in an adjournment motion debate, told Parliament that the Government gave the impression to the public it was fighting corruption but was really doing the opposite. Dissanayake said that even investigations into the Avant Garde floating armory has not progressed as far as one expected. He claimed that the cha

04 Nov, 2015