Weapons and ammunition found inside Mount Lavinia Court

Maldives declares state of emergency

The Maldivian government has declared a state of emergency for 30 days effective 12:00pm today, citing threats to national security and public safety. Announcing the unprecedented move, Attorney General Mohamed Anil said President Abdulla Yameen has issued an executive decree based on advice from the national security council following the recent discovery of firearms and explosives. The security forces have uncovered plots to use dangerous weapons, Anil said. Under article 254 of the constit

04 Nov, 2015

South African arrested without a valid visa

A South African National has been arrested without a valid visa, the police media unit said today. The police said that the South African was arrested at a lodge in Tangalle last evening. The 37 year old is to be produced before a Magistrate.

04 Nov, 2015

Speaker discusses security issue with acting IGP

Speaker Karu Jayasuriya has had a discussion with acting Inspector General of Police (IGP) Pujith Jayasundara on the police security seen outside Parliament yesterday. The Speaker informed Parliament today that he had sought a clarification from the acting IGP based on an issue raised by the opposition yesterday. Jayasundara has told the Speaker that extra police security had been placed near Parliament following reports that a group of university students may attempt to enter Parliament durin

04 Nov, 2015