Suspect in Seya murder taken for DNA test

Nigerian Army in Sri Lanka to study Special Forces training modules

A six-member high-level delegation of the Nigerian Army, anxious to learn more about comprehensive training modules of the Special Forces (SF) of the Sri Lanka Army is currently in Sri Lanka on a five-day long visit, the Army media unit said today. The delegation, led by Major General G Oyefesobi, Director Administration, Nigerian Army includes Brigadier General G.K Nwosu, Brigadier General C.A.A Apere, Colonel T.P Opurum, Lieutenant Colonel S.S Muhammed and Commodore E.O Ferreira, Defence Advi

29 Oct, 2019

Philippines studying successful eradication of insurgency in Sri Lanka

The Philippines is studying the successful eradication of 30 years insurgency in Sri Lanka, the Sri Lankan Foreign Ministry said today. Ambassador-designate of Sri Lanka to the Philippines Shobini Gunasekera paid a courtesy call on Secretary of Foreign Affairs of the Philippines Teodoro L. Locsin, Jr.? During the call, Secretary Locsin?recalled the recent State Visit to Philippines by President of Sri Lanka Maithripala Sirisena and the MoU?s on defence, agriculture, higher education and touris

28 Oct, 2019

US Congressman warns China out to help Sri Lanka monitor citizens

A US Congressman has warned that China is looking to help Sri Lanka monitor its citizens. Congressman Ted Yoho said that some countries seem to be drifting away from US leadership and are tilting towards China. He noted that, for example in Sri Lanka the Chinese are to offer the Government a way to monitor Sri Lankan citizens. Yoho represents Florida’s 3rd Congressional District and also serves as a member of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. China has a large presence in Sri Lanka and

28 Oct, 2019