Bandaranaike International Airport placed on high alert

Former Air Force chief to be in charge of Sri Lanka cricket security

Former Air Force Commander Roshan Goonetileke has been recruited by the Sri Lanka Cricket Board (SLC) as the Chief Security Advisor of SLC, in order to strengthen the security program covering all forms of cricket. His role will be to help enhance SLC?s security affairs related to all international inbound and outbound tours, security of the national and junior squads, players, coaches, ground security and also spectator security. He will also be in charge of the strategic review of Sri Lanka

18 Jun, 2019

Petition filed by Gota against case rejected

A petition filed at the Appeal Court by former Defence Secretary Gotabaya Rajapaksa against a case filed on him at the Permanent High Court Trial-at-Bar, was rejected today. The case at the Permanent High Court Trial-at-Bar was filed over the construction of the D.A. Rajapaksa memorial. Rajapaksa was accused of misusing state funds to construct the D.A. Rajapaksa memorial. The former Defence Secretary filed a petition against the case at the Appeal Court but the Appeal Court rejected the peti

18 Jun, 2019

Major General Shavendra Silva?s service extended

President Maithripala Sirisena in his capacity as the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces has extended the service of Major General Shavendra Silva, Chief of Staff till 31 December, effective from 22 June 2019. Major General Shavendra Silva is also the Colonel of the Regiment, Gajaba Regiment and Colonel of the Regiment, Commando Regiment. He was appointed to the office of Chief of Staff in 9 January 2019.

18 Jun, 2019