Health Ministry orders probe on operation on wrong knee

Former STF DIG Sarathchandra released on bail

Former Special Task Force (STF) DIG K L N Sarathchandra was released on bail today by the?Colombo Chief Magistrate. Sarathchandra had been remanded for allegedly misusing a police jeep. Meanwhile, Law and Order Minister Sagala Ratnayake told Parliament today that?Sarathchandra’s arrest was not politically motivated. “The law has taken its course,” he said. Ratnayake mentioned this in Parliament after opposition member Dinesh Gunawardena raised concerns over?Sarathchandra’s arrest.?(Colombo G

28 Nov, 2016

Maritime security concerns discussed at Galle Dialogue

The International Maritime Conference, ?Galle Dialogue 2016,? the annual symposium, organized by the Sri Lanka Navy, was ceremonially inaugurated this morning at the Galle Face Hotel, Colombo. President Maithripala Sirisena as the Chief Guest graced the occasion at the invitation of the Ministry of Defence and the Sri Lanka Navy. Lieutenant General Crishanthe De Silva, Commander of the Army at the invitation of his Navy counterpart attended the sessions as a special invitee. Foreign experts i

28 Nov, 2016

Police seek assistance to identify one of Lasantha’s assailants

The Police today released a sketch of one of the assailants of journalist Lasantha Wickrematunga and sought public assistance to identify the suspect. The Police media unit said that the sketch was drawn based on information provided by eyewitnesses. The suspect is believed to be around 35 years of age, just over 5 feet tall, fair in complexion with brown eyes. Anyone with reliable information on the suspect can contact?011-2422176,?011-2380380,?071-8305528,?071-8349505,?077-3291500 or 071-80

27 Nov, 2016