TNA raises concerns over failure to probe attacks on Tamil journalists

All 31 IDP camps in Jaffna to be shut and 971 families resettled

The Government is planning to close down all 31 camps of internally displaced persons (IDPs) in the Jaffna district and complete resettlement of 971 families by August 15, The Hindu newspaper reported. An official document, a copy of which is available with The Hindu , refers to the Government?s plan. Sources reveal that 204 houses are being built in Palaly and Kankesanthurai with the help of the Sri Lanka Army. D.M. Swaminathan, Resettlement Minister, asserts that there is no time frame to clo

22 Jul, 2016

Total weight of cocaine discovered in Peliyagoda 300 kgs

The total weight of the cocaine discovered from a?container yard in?Peliyagoda is said to be 300 kgs, the police said. The?cocaine, concealed in a sugar container, was earlier believed to be 274 kgs. However investigations have now found that the total weight of the cocaine is?300 kgs with a?street value of almost Rs. 4500 Million. (Colombo Gazette)

22 Jul, 2016

At least 73 Indian fishermen expected to be set free

At least 73 Indian fishermen held by Sri Lanka for allegedly fishing in their waters will be released, Fisheries Ministry officials said, according to the Press Trust of India. The ministry has made the necessary recommendations for the release of the fishermen following interventions by the Indian High Commission here, officials said without indicating when they would be freed. They had been held for allegedly poaching in violation of the Sri Lankan side of International Maritime Boundary Lin

22 Jul, 2016