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ISI-sponsored narco-terrorism flourishing in Sri Lanka, say officials as boat with 300Kg heroin seized

The interception of a Sri Lankan boat carrying 300 kilograms of heroin, five AK-47 guns and ammunition off the coast of Vizhinjam in Kerala points to ISI-sponsored narco-terrorism flourishing in Lanka, Indian security officials told CNN-News18. The Indian Coast Guard and the Narcotics Control Bureau had seized the boat carrying the drugs and arms consignment on March 25, the second such major seizure in March. Officials, on the condition of anonymity, said Pakistan?s intelligence agency ISI ha

31 Mar, 2021

Outspoken Mannar Bishop Rayappu Joseph passed away

Outspoken Mannar Bishop Rayappu Joseph has passed away. He was 80-years-old at the time of his death. The former Bishop was very open on his views during the war against the LTTE. He was mostly seen as being a critic of the military’s conduct during the war. Bishop Rayappu Joseph was born on April 16, 1940 in Jaffna. He was ordained a priest on Dec. 13, 1967, and appointed Bishop of Mannar on July 6, 1992. Bishop Rayappu obtained a doctorate in Canon law at the Pontifical Urban University, R

01 Apr, 2021

Rupee hits new record low against USD

The Sri Lanka Rupee hit a new record low against the US Dollar today. The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) said the selling rate of the US Dollar closed at Rs. 202.04 today. Meanwhile, the buying rate of the US Dollar stood at Rs. 197.62 for the day. According to CBSL data, the Rupee has seen a continuous depreciation against the US Dollar over the last few weeks. (Colombo Gazette)

31 Mar, 2021