More Maldivians to be evacuated from Sri Lanka

Probe into Arugam Bay threat launched prior to Presidential polls

Investigations into the threat on Israelis in Arugam Bay and other parts of Sri Lanka was launched prior to the recent Presidential elections, Minister of Public Security and Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath said. He said that Sri Lanka had received foreign intelligence information about a potential threat to Israelis in Sri Lanka. Herath insisted that the threat was not new and was being investigated prior to the recent Presidential election. The Minister told reporters on Thursday that then

24 Oct, 2024

Israel’s Security Council tells its citizens in parts of Sri Lanka to leave

By Easwaran Rutnam Israel’s National Security Council has advised its citizens in parts of Sri Lanka, including Arugam Bay, Galle, Hikkaduwa and Weligama, to leave immediately citing terrorism threats. Issuing a statement, the National Security Council issued a travel warning for Sri Lanka in light of recent information about a terrorist threat focused on tourist areas and beaches, including Arugam Bay, Galle, Hikkaduwa, Weligama and Ahangama. The Israel National Security Council said the th

23 Oct, 2024

Sixteen Indian fishermen arrested in Sri Lankan waters

Sixteen Indian fishermen were arrested and two boats were seized in Sri Lankan waters, the Navy said on Thursday. A search operation conducted by the Sri Lanka Navy led to two Indian fishing boats being seized and 16 Indian fishermen being arrested for poaching off the Kachchativu Island, Jaffna. The Navy said it continues to conduct regular patrols and operations in Sri Lankan waters to curb illegal fishing practices of foreign fishing boats, taking into account the impact of those practices

24 Oct, 2024