Group enters international school and assault student

Ship reports oil leak after leaving Colombo Port

A ship reported an oil leak after leaving the Colombo Port, the Indian Coast Guard said. The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) said that MV Devon which was heading to Haldia from Colombo reported a fuel tank breach. The breach has resulted in the spillage of 10KL of oil into the sea approx 250 nm South East of Chennai on 16 June. The Indian Coast Guard said that the Vessel was stable and continued its passage. “All concerned informed by Indian Coats Guard,” the Indian Coats Guard tweeted. It said th

18 Jun, 2021

TNA meets Indian envoy and discusses 13th Amendment

The Tamil National Alliance (TNA) today held discussions on the 13th Amendment to the Constitution with the High Commissioner of India to Sri Lanka Gopal Baglay. The Indian High Commission in Sri Lanka said a five-member delegation, led by Leader of the TNA R. Sampanthan had met with Baglay at India House.? Leader of Ilangai Tamil Arasu Katchi (ITAK) Mavai Senathirajah, and TNA Members of Parliament Dharmalingam Sithadthan, Selvam Adaikkalanathan, and M.A. Sumanthiran were present during the m

17 Jun, 2021

Delhi denies claims Sri Lankan fishermen were attacked

New Delhi has denied media reports that Sri Lankan fishermen were attacked. The Indian High Commission in Sri Lanka said that media reports on 17 June stating that a group of Sri Lankan fishermen were attacked physically by the Indian Navy are blatantly false. “We deny any such incident having taken place. The Indian Navy is a highly disciplined and professional force which discharges its responsibilities in an impeccable manner,” a spokesperson at the Indian High Commission in Colombo said.

18 Jun, 2021