Four arrested while attempting to smuggle walla patta

Two Sri Lankans taken hostage in Bangladesh restaurant rescued

The two?Sri Lankans who were among 20 foreigners held hostage by militants in Dhaka, Bangladesh have been rescued. Bangladesh security forces ended an intense standoff where heavily armed militants held dozens of people hostage at a restaurant Saturday morning, killing at least six gunman and rescuing 13 hostages after security forces cleared the main restaurant, according to multiple media reports. About 35 people were reportedly taken hostage, including about 20 foreigners, when gunmen storm

02 Jul, 2016

Dr. Indrajit Coomaraswamy appointed new Central Bank Governor

Dr. Indrajit Coomaraswamy has been appointed as the new Central Bank Governor, President Maithripala Sirisena said. He said that he made the appointment after consulting all parties concerned. “After consulting all parties concerned, I appointed top economist Dr. Indrajit Coomaraswamy to lead the Central Bank of Sri Lanka,” the President said. His appointment letter is to be presented on Monday.?Dr. Indrajit Coomaraswamy replaces Arjuna Mahendran as Governor. (Colombo Gazette)

02 Jul, 2016

Two Sri Lankans believed to be among hostages held in Dhaka

At least two Sri Lankans were suspected to be among the 20 foreigners held hostage by ISIS militants in Dhaka, Bangladesh. Deputy Foreign Minister Harsha de Silva said that he was informed by State Defence Minister?Ruwan Wijewardene that there were reports two Sri Lankans were among the hostages inside the restaurant in Dhaka. “We are urgently looking in to it.?Our Deputy Cheif of Mission in Dhaka is in touch with the Police regarding the two individuals suspected to be among the hostages in t

02 Jul, 2016