Cabinet decides to dissolve Rakna Lanka security firm

Two men found hacked to death in Sevanagala

Two men were found hacked to death in Nugegalayaya, Sevanagala today, the Police said. The Police said they suspect the two men were killed early this morning while they were asleep. The victims were identified as Shantha Kumara (39) and Godawela Arachchige Namapala (54).

13 Apr, 2019

US seeks to build on partnership with Sri Lanka

The United States wants to build on the partnership with Sri Lanka and continue to tackle shared challenges in the year ahead. US State Department Spokesperson Morgan Ortagus said the United States and Sri Lanka have a strong partnership based on extensive people-to-people ties and a shared commitment to democratic principles and a stable, secure Indo-Pacific. Meanwhile, on behalf of the American people and the Government of the United States of America, Ortagus wished a joyous New Year to all

13 Apr, 2019

Germany indicts suspected rebel over Sri Lanka war crimes

German authorities have indicted a Sri Lankan man suspected of involvement in killing 15 captured government soldiers while fighting for the Tamil Tigers rebel group, the Associated Press reported. Federal prosecutors said Friday that 37-year-old Sivatheeban B. is accused of membership in a foreign terrorist organization, war crimes, two cases of manslaughter and 11 cases of attempted manslaughter. The man, whose surname wasn’t released due to German privacy rules, was arrested in August. Pro

12 Apr, 2019