MPs inspect Port City site and suction hopper dredger

Sri Lanka notes increased militarisation of the Indian Ocean

Sri Lanka has taken note of the increased militarisation of the Indian Ocean. Foreign Secretary Admiral Professor Jayanath Colombage said that there are three trends emerging or have already emerged in the Indian Ocean. “Number one, the politicisation of the maritime trade; number two, the politicisation of maritime-related infrastructure and number three, increased militarisation of the Indian Ocean,? he said. The Foreign Secretary emphasized that there needs to be an international rules-bas

26 Mar, 2021

Johnston Fernando acquitted in Sathosa bribery case

Minister Johnston Fernando has been acquitted in a Sathosa bribery case. The Colombo Chief Magistrate today ordered the release of Fernando and two others accused in the case. Former Sathosa Chairman Eraj Fernando, and Former Director of Operations at Sathosa Mohamed Shakeer are the other two who had been ordered to be released. The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption had filed the case against Fernando and the two others, accusing them of misusing 153 Sathosa worke

26 Mar, 2021

Several areas in Jaffna isolated after Covid infections soar

By our Jaffna correspondent? Several areas in Jaffna have been placed under isolation from today for 10 days after Covid infections saw a rapid increase. Health authorities said that the main Jaffna bus stand and several roads around the Jaffna town have been shut. Officials said that around 77 people tested positive for the coronavirus in Jaffna yesterday (Thursday). Local officials have also banned weddings, gatherings and other events in Jaffna until further notice. Restrictions have als

26 Mar, 2021