Uduwe Dhammaloka granted bail in baby elephant case

President orders extra security for religious sites and schools

President Maithripala Sirisena has ordered extra security for religious sites and schools. The President’s media division said that the President has advised the Commanders of the Tri-Forces and the IGP to deploy additional security personnel to safeguard the all religious sites and schools.

01 May, 2019

Sri Lanka tells UN will not accept foreign troops

Sri Lanka has told the United Nations it will not accept foreign troops when dealing with terrorists operating in Sri Lanka. The United Nations Under Secretary General for Alliance of Civilizations Miguel Angle Moratinos conveyed congratulations to President Maithripala Sirisena for taking swift action to control the situation after the Easter Sunday terrorist attacks, the President’s office said. Moratinos, the former Minister of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation of Spain, is arrived in Sri Lan

30 Apr, 2019

Cable operators in Sri Lanka block Zakir Naik’s Peace TV

Days after serial blasts, cable operators in Sri Lanka blocked Islamic preacher Zakir Naik?s Peace TV, according to sources. India and Bangladesh have already banned Peace TV, which has often been used by ISIS recruiters for indoctrination and brainwashing youth. As per reports, two of the largest cable operators of the country, “Dialogue” and “SLT” had stopped airing Zakir Naik’s Peace TV. However, an official announcement regarding the development is yet to be made. The move came after the d

01 May, 2019