Over 25 from hostel fall sick, sent to hospital

Indian police arrest Lankan Tamil, seize one million USD

India’s Marine Police of Coastal Security Group (CSG) on Wednesday arrested A. Arul Jayarathinam alias Rajan (41), the suspected LTTE militant, who was detained by Indian Coast Guard (ICG) for illegal entry into the country, The Hindu newspaper reported. The Marine Police arrested him under Section 14 of the Foreigners Act, read with Sections 3 (a) and 6 (a) of the Passport (Entry into India) Rules, 1950. He was produced before Rameswaram Magistrate Court and taken to Chennai to be remanded in

15 Sep, 2016

SC directs Bribery Commission to file charges on Namal

The Bribery Commission has been directed by the Supreme Court to file charges against?Parliamentarian?Namal Rajapaksa. The Supreme Court directed the Bribery Commission to file the charges on or before October 3rd. A case was?filed against Namal Rajapaksa at the Supreme Court by the Bribery Commission in June over alleged defamation. The commission?had accused the Parliamentarian of insulting the commission by not appearing?to make a statement despite being issued notice. (Colombo Gazette)

15 Sep, 2016

CBK briefs diplomats on reconciliation initiatives

Former President Chandrika Kumaratunga, who heads the?Office for National Unity and Reconciliation, today briefed the diplomatic community in Sri Lanka on the reconciliation initiatives of the Government. The briefing was held at the BMICH and the diplomats were updated on the reconciliation initiatives, ONUR said. The heads and representatives of the diplomatic missions were appraised about the work being carried out by ONUR so far and the initiatives planned ahead. Chairperson of ONUR and?o

14 Sep, 2016