Teen killed during clash between two groups

Kerala’s Salafis now look for ‘real Islam’ in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka has emerged as the favourite destination of a section of Malayalee Salafis who are on the pursuit of ‘real Islam’ and believe that scholars in Kerala lack correct understanding of the religion, the Times of India reported. At least three youths, who are suspected to have joined the Islamic State (IS), had told their relatives that they were going to a Hadees centre in Sri Lanka for religious studies. The trio has been identified as Abdul Rahid Abdualla and Hafeesudheen from Kasaragod

12 Jul, 2016

Gota and Namal grilled by FCID over two separate allegations

Former Defence Secretary Gotabaya Rajapaksa and Parliamentarian Namal Rajapaksa were grilled by the police Financial Crimes Investigations Division (FCID) today over two separate allegations. Namal Rajapaksa was asked to appear before the FCID to make a statement over some missing funds.

11 Jul, 2016

Malinowski here to look at Lanka’s progress on human rights

US Assistant Secretary of State for Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor Tom Malinowski will visit Sri Lanka and Cambodia from July 12 to 20, where he will engage with Government officials and local civil society representatives. In Sri Lanka, Assistant Secretary Malinowski will focus on Sri Lanka?s continued progress in meeting the commitments made during last September?s UN Human Rights Council session. He will also discuss the work that remains in the areas of justice and reconciliation, and

11 Jul, 2016