Brigadier Suresh Sallay appointed State Intelligence Service Director

UN raises concerns over two Bills in Sri Lanka

The Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights has raised?serious concerns over two bills under consideration in the Sri Lankan Parliament – the revised Anti-Terrorism Bill and the Online Safety Bill. The UN says the Bills give the authorities a range of expansive powers and can impose restrictions on human rights, not in line with international human rights law. “The Anti-Terrorism Bill is intended to replace the Prevention of Terrorism Act, which has long been of concern to the UN h

13 Oct, 2023

English football star midfielder swaps Essex Alliance for Sri Lanka

English football star midfielder Marvin Hamilton has decided to swap Essex Alliance for Sri Lanka. Hamilton will, fitness permitting, be in action for Sri Lanka against Yemen in Saudi Arabia, the Guardian reported. These are exciting times for 20 Asian nations involved in the first round of qualification. Hamilton?s job is to help Sri Lanka go as far as possible on the road to North America. It won?t be easy; they are the lowest-ranked team in Asia, down in the 200s, but are daring to dream o

13 Oct, 2023

Suspected cop killer shot dead by STF

A suspect linked to the murder of a former Inspector of Police (IP) was shot dead by the Police Special Task Force (STF) during an alleged exchange of fire in the Meetiyagoda area. The 42-year-old succumbed to his injuries in hospital after the STF retaliated when the suspect opened fire during an attempt to arrest him. The Police said the STF had arrived at the location after receiving information there was an accused in a house in the area. When the STF arrived at the location the suspect o

12 Oct, 2023