Parliament approves Bill on protection from enforced disappearances

TNA dismayed by appointment made by President

The Tamil National Alliance (TNA) said it was deeply dismayed by President Maithipala Sirisena’s decision to appoint Maj. Gen. Shavendra Silva as the new Army Commander. TNA spokesman M.A. Sumanthiran said that the appointment of Shavendra Silva, an individual who stands accused of grave crimes, as Army Commander, is a serious affront to the Tamil People. “We are deeply dismayed by this appointment,” Sumanthiran said. Silva was the Chief of Staff, Colonel of the Regiment, Gajaba Regiment and

19 Aug, 2019

Anura Kumara to contest Presidential election

Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake is to contest the upcoming Presidential election. The JVP leader was named as a candidate at the National People’s Power (NPP) rally held at Galle Face in Colombo today. This is the first time the JVP is nominating a Presidential candidate in nearly 20 years. Nandana Gunatilake contested the Presidential elections in 1999 on behalf of the JVP and came third. Thousands attended the rally in Colombo today and greeted Dissanayake a

18 Aug, 2019

Two suspects arrested with Ice drugs in Kandana

Two suspects were arrested with Ice drugs in Kandana today, the Police said. The Police said that the suspects had in their possession 4.5kg of Hashish and 500g of Ice. Further investigations are underway.

18 Aug, 2019