Namal Rajapaksa appointed Sports and Youth Affairs Minister

Samantha Power speaks to Sri Lanka’s President on USAID support

USAID Administrator Samantha Power spoke to President Anura Kumara Dissanayake on the support provided to Sri Lanka by USAID. Power’s Spokesperson Benjamin Suarato said that Power congratulated President Dissanayake on assuming office and highlighted USAID?s strong and longstanding commitment to development partnership with the people of Sri Lanka. She highlighted USAID?s support for Sri Lanka?s economic recovery and stabilization following the 2022 crisis, as well as its support for Sri Lanka

11 Oct, 2024

Another 120 Chinese linked to financial fraud arrested in Sri Lanka

Another 120 Chinese nationals linked to online financial fraud have been arrested in Sri Lanka taking the total number arrested to over 200 over the past few weeks. The latest arrest was made in the Kundasale area during a raid on a luxury bungalow. The Police also seized multiple computers and mobile phones during the operation. Recently a group of 20 Chinese nationals were arrested by the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) from a hotel in Panadura and over 400 mobile phones, over 300

12 Oct, 2024

Israel security official and Sri Lanka discuss Arugam Bay threat

An Israeli security official and the Sri Lanka Police discussed the recent threat in Arugam Bay. The Sri Lanka Police said that Regional Security Officer, Counselor Roi Vaknin met Acting IGP, Senior Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Priyantha Weerasooriya in Colombo and discussed the issue. The Police said that Israel was given an assurance over the safety of tourists in Sri Lanka. The Acting IGP had noted that security had been increased following the conflict in the Middle East. Israel?s Nati

05 Nov, 2024