Suspect arrested over Udugampola triple murder

UN tells Sri Lanka to repatriate Mali contingent commander

Following a review of the human rights background of the commander of the Sri Lankan contingent deployed to the UN Peacekeeping Mission in Mali, the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali?(MINUSMA) has requested Sri Lanka to immediately repatriate him to Sri Lanka. UN spokesman Stephane Dujarric said that this will be done at their cost, as per normal procedures. Lieutenant Colonel Kalana Amunupure?commands the Sri Lankan?contingent in Mali with Major Hasantha

20 Oct, 2018

Modi and Ranil take stock of bilateral relations

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi held talks with his Sri Lankan counterpart Ranil Wickremesinghe on Saturday and discussed a range of issues related to bilateral ties, including the progress of India-assisted development projects in the island nation, The Hindu reported. The two leaders held talks at the Hyderabad House in New Delhi on the third and final day of the Sri Lankan Prime Minister?s India visit. ?Special place in our hearts for Sri Lanka. PM Narendra Modi welcomes the Sri Lankan

20 Oct, 2018

Two injured in Matara shooting incident

Two people were injured in a shooting incident in Matara today, the Police said. The shooting incident took place in Rotumba in Matara. The injured were admitted to hospital for treatment.

20 Oct, 2018