Residents near Salawa army camp protest, demand removal of debris

Probe launched over death of suspect in police custody

An investigation has been launched after a suspect died while in police custody in Jaffna. The Jaffna police is investigating the suspect?s death who was arrested over allegation that he duped families of the missing in the North. The suspect had reportedly obtained money from families of those missing with the promise of helping them find the missing. Following his arrest, the suspect was being transferred to the Kopai police when he had allegedly taken poison and died. The Jaffna police sa

07 Aug, 2016

Basil Rajapaksa granted bail in Divineguma fraud case

Former Economic Affairs Minister Basil Rajapaksa was granted bail?today over the alleged?misappropriation of Divineguma?funds. He was arrested last month after appearing before the police Financial Crimes Investigations Division (FCID). The former Minister was questioned over the?misappropriation of Divineguma funds when he was a Minister.?(Colombo Gazette)

08 Aug, 2016

Pakistan Air chief?s visit might revive bid to sell F-17 fighters to Sri Lanka

The on-going visit of the Pakistan Air Force (PAF) chief, Air Chief Marshal Sohail Aman, to Sri Lanka is likely to revive Islamabad?s bid to sell F-17 Thunder fighter aircraft ? an earlier attempt having been thwarted by India, the New Indian Express reported. Announcing ACM Aman?s visit, ?a Pakistan High Commission press release said that the visit will provide both sides an opportunity to review ongoing cooperation and collaboration, and to discuss ways and means to ?enhance continued coopera

08 Aug, 2016