Nine more coronavirus patients detected in Sri Lanka raising total to 43

US hails success by Sri Lanka Navy in combating illegal drugs

The United States today congratulated the Sri Lanka Navy on its latest success which involved combating illegal drugs. The US Embassy in Colombo said the US remains committed to combating illegal drugs around the world and are happy to collaborate with partners who are likewise committed. The Embassy said that the ships Samudura and Gajabahu, which were donated by the US,?help secure Sri Lanka’s sovereignty. The Sri Lanka Navy had this week seized two fishing vessels with heroin and ICE. The

04 Mar, 2020

Wasps and bees to be cleared for political meetings

By Indika Sri Aravinda The Department of Wildlife Conservation has been directed to clear wasp nests and beehives found in and around areas in which the President, Prime Minister (PM) and other politicians are to hold political meetings for the upcoming Parliamentary election. The Executive Director to the Centre for Environmental Justice (CEJ), Hemantha Withanage told the Colombo Gazette the request was made citing the use of firecrackers, which could disturb wasps and bees causing harm to po

05 Mar, 2020

Travel ban imposed on Ravi and other suspects

The Fort Magistrate?s Court imposed a travel ban on 10 suspects, including former Minister Ravi Karunanayake and former Governor of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) Arjuna Mahendren, over the Central Bank Treasury Bond Scam. The court announced the verdict on whether or not to issue arrest warrants on the suspects will be delivered on 06 March. The Attorney General (AG) yesterday directed the Inspector General of Police to obtain arrest warrants for Karunanayake, Mahendran, Director of Per

04 Mar, 2020