CCD investigates suspected sabotage of power supply

IGP orders probe into death of suspect in police custody

Inspector General of Police (IGP) Pujith Jayasundara has ordered an investigation into the death of a suspect while in Police custody in Pitigala. The Police media unit said that?Jayasundara has instructed his officers to file legal action against those responsible for the death of the suspect. (Colombo Gazette)

19 Sep, 2017

Pakistan’s PM notes importance of relationship with Sri Lanka

Pakistan Prime Minister Shahid Khaqan Abbasi met President Maithripala Sirisena on the sidelines of UN General Assemply in New York. The meeting began by reiterating the deep and historic relations between the two countries. It was decided to further strengthen the bonds of friendship between Pakistan and Sri Lanka, the News in Pakistan reported. It was also agreed that both the countries would continue to cooperate at all the multilateral forums in the spirit of neighbourhood and longstanding

20 Sep, 2017

Government says PTA not used for past six months

The Government says the Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA) has not been used for the past six months. Law and Order Minister Sagala Ratnayake told Parliament the PTA will be replaced soon with a new counter terrorism law. Responding to a question raised in Parliament today, the Minister said that there was no need to use the PTA anymore and so it will be replaced. Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe had last year submitted?the policy and legal framework of the new law, which is to replace the

19 Sep, 2017