Couple found dead inside a house in Vavuniya

Former HRCSL member undecided on contesting polls

A former member of the Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka (HRCSL), Ambika Satkunanathan says she has not yet decided on contesting at the upcoming Parliamentary election. Satkunanathan has been offered nominations by the Tamil National Alliance (TNA) to contest the election. However, in a statement today Satkunanathan said that she is yet to take a firm decision on how she will proceed. She says she is committed to making a contribution to the country. Satkunanathan said that she tendered

09 Mar, 2020

Indian Coast Guard recovers Sri Lankan boats found adrift in Indian waters

Seven Sri Lankan fibre boats were found adrift in Indian waters by Coast Guard Ship Rani Abbakka engaged in IMBL operations as part of St Antony’s Festival at Kachchativu, India Today reported. All these boats were immediately recovered by Coast Guard Ship C-432. A thorough search was carried out on board these boats, however, nothing suspicious was found. In the meantime, a request for assistance from Sri Lankan Coast Guard was received to search for few fibre boats belonging to Sri Lankan p

08 Mar, 2020

Controversial Batticaloa university to be used as quarantine centre

The controversial private university in Batticaloa is to be used as a quarantine centre for coronavirus. Health Director General Dr. Anil Jasinghe wrote to the university saying the premises will be acquired until further notice to be used as a quarantine centre. The university drew negative publicity after the Easter Sunday attacks last year following allegations of financial irregularities including the violation of financial regulations, forcible acquisition of land and teaching of Sharia l

07 Mar, 2020