IUSF Convener arrested and remanded over protest

BOI chairman Upul Jayasuriya resigns amidst allegations

The Chairman of the Board Of Investment (BOI) Upul Jayasuriya has resigned from his post on personal grounds. His resignation comes as the BOI faces allegations over some of the agreements it had signed in the recent past. Jayasuriya was the former President of the Bar Association of Sri Lanka.

13 Jul, 2017

Hyderabad International Airport connects with Sri Lanka

GMR Hyderabad International Airport Ltd (GHIAL), which operates the Rajiv Gandhi International Airport (RGIA), Hyderabad (India), today announced Colombo, Sri Lanka as a new destination in its international network. Starting 12th?July, SriLankan Airlines (IATA Code: UL), the national carrier of Sri Lanka, has commenced its non-stop flight between the city of pearls -Hyderabad and the island country. With its fleet of A320 aircraft, SriLankan Airlines would operate four days in a week – Monday,

12 Jul, 2017

Seven Indian fishermen detained near Delft Island for poaching

Seven Indian fishermen along with two boats were detained by the?Sri Lankan Navy near Delft Island for poaching in Sri Lankan waters, the Navy said today. The detained fishermen have been taken to Kankesanthurai port of Jaffna District in Sri Lanka for investigations. On July 9, three Indian fishermen with one boat were detained by the?Sri Lankan Navy, for allegedly engaging in illegal fishing practices at Palk Strait. The arrest was made by a Fast Attack Craft (FAC) belonging to the?Northern

13 Jul, 2017