Chinese national arrested at BIA with gemstones

Iran and Sri Lanka agree to free prisoners and boots ties

Iran and Sri Lanka agreed to take action regarding the release of prisoners of the two countries in a humane way in the near future, the Iranian Foreign Minister said. Today the potential of the Asian continent has attracted the attention of the world powers, and Asian countries,?Iranian Foreign Minister Hossein Amir-Abdollahian said in his joint presser with his Sri Lankan counterpart Ali Sabry on Saturday. Asian countries should take advantage of dialogue and interaction in line with the int

05 Aug, 2023

Ten Indian fishermen detained in Sri Lankan waters

The Sri Lanka Navy arrested ten Indian fishermen for poaching in Sri Lankan waters off Mullaitivu today. The Navy said that the arrest was made during an operation carried out to chase away Indian fishermen who had illegally entered Sri Lankan waters today (Monday). According to the Sri Lanka Navy, an Indian trawler which remained in Sri Lankan waters off Alampil in Mullaitivu was seized. The Navy said that 10 Indian fishermen were on the boat that was seized. The fishermen were handed over

07 Aug, 2023

Over 150 Muslim academics and others reject MMDA proposals

Over 150 Sri Lankan Muslims, including academics, professionals, community leaders, business personalities, media personalities and youth from across the country, have rejected MMDA proposals put forward by Muslim Members of Parliament. They say that the recommendations by the MPs come at the cost of the most vulnerable, especially the Muslim women and girls, who have made sacrifices to bring to the fore deep injustices, discrimination and harm caused under the current MMDA. The signatories of

07 Aug, 2023