Four arrested over assault on student in Kandy

Sri Lanka notes importance of support given by Pakistan

The newly appointed High Commissioner of Sri Lanka to the? Islamic Republic of Pakistan, Noordeen Mohamed Shaheid, Attorney at Law?assumed duties at the High Commission of Sri Lanka in Islamabad, the Foreign Ministry said today. At a simple ceremony following the assumption of duties, High Commissioner-designate Mohamed Shaheid said that though the formal Diplomatic relations between Pakistan and Sri Lanka started in 1948, the genesis of the relations dates back to the Gandhara era. He further

25 Oct, 2018

South Eastern University students arrested over protest

The Police arrested 15 students of the South Eastern University in Oluvil, Ampara over a protest at the university premises. The students had forcibly occupied the administrative building of the university during the protest. The protest was staged over the suspension of five students of the university. (Colombo Gazette)

25 Oct, 2018

America on alert after explosive devices found at several locations

US authorities are on red alert after pipebomb devices were sent to former President Barack Obama and the Clintons’ home – as well as multiple other targets. A suspicious?package was found near the home of Bill and Hillary Clinton?in upstate New York – and a similar item was sent to President Obama in Washington DC. It was later reported another device was sent to the White House, however this was later denied. Other significant buildings have also been targeted, including the Time Warner Cen

24 Oct, 2018