Tomorrow will not be a holiday, situation to be monitored

Prime Minister warns of stern action against extremists

Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe today warned that stern action will be taken against extremists who attempt to create discord among the communities. The Prime Minister said that the relevant authorities are keeping a close watch on such extremist groups. He said this during a visit to Gintota today to inspect the damage caused by the violence in the area and to meet with the affected families. The Prime Minister said that some individuals used social media to spread false information with

19 Nov, 2017

Navy arrests four Indian fishermen near Katchatheevu

Four Indian fishermen from Rameswaram have been taken into custody of Sri Lankan Navy near Katchatheevu islands last night, India Today reported. The fishermen ventured into the sea after a day long?strike held in Rameswaram. They have been taken into custody under the charges of crossing into Sri Lankan territory and practising illegal fishing. The fishermen have now been taken to Karai Nagar port in Sri Lanka and will be assembled in front of their magistrate tomorrow. After the alleged sho

19 Nov, 2017

Sinniah’s removal disappointing says Douglas Devananda

Leader of Eelam People’s Democratic Party (EPDP), Parliamentarian Douglas Devananda told Parliament today that Travis Sinniah’s removal as Navy Commander was disappointing. Devananda said that the appointment of?Travis Sinniah, a Tamil, as the Navy Commander was a boost to the reconciliation process in the country. However he said the sudden removal of?Sinniah from his post after a short period of time was disappointing. Travis Sinniah was in August appointed as the Navy chief, making him the

18 Nov, 2017