Another former LTTE member arrested over Batticaloa killings

US and Sri Lanka collaborate on humanitarian assistance

The United States and Sri Lanka conducted the Pacific Airlift Rally, a biennial exercise, from September 11 to 15, 2017. The Pacific Airlift Rally brought together participants from the United States, Sri Lanka, and other Indo-Asia-Pacific nations for an airborne training exercise that focused on humanitarian assistance and disaster relief operations. Participants practiced mission planning, cargo handling and loading, and air-land and airdrop operations. The Indo-Asia-Pacific region is home

18 Sep, 2017

Former Deputy Minister Sarana Gunawardena further remanded

Former Deputy Minister Sarana Gunawardena was further remanded till October 2 by the Colombo Fort Magistrate when he was produced in court today. The Colombo Crimes Division (CCD) arrested Gunawardena earlier this month. Gunawardena, a former chairman of the Development Lotteries Board, was arrested by the CCD for allegedly misusing Government vehicles.?(Colombo Gazette)

18 Sep, 2017

Government decides not to debate Disappearance Bill on Thursday

The?Government has decided not to debate the Enforced Disappearance Bill on Thursday, September 21. Government spokesman, Minister Gayantha Karunathilake said that it has been decided not to debate the International Convention for the Protection of All Persons from Enforced Disappearances Bill this week. The joint opposition had earlier called for the Bill to be removed from the Parliament order paper this week. Sri Lanka signed the International Convention for the Protection of All Persons f

18 Sep, 2017