Crocodile involved in Dehiwala attack seen in Wellawatte area

India and Sri Lanka resolve to address security concerns

India and Sri Lanka have resolved to address security concerns to ensure peace and security in the region. After observing the health protocols stipulated by the Government of Sri Lanka for diplomats arriving in the country, the new Defence Adviser to the High Commission of India Captain (Indian Navy) Vikas Sood has had interactions with the leadership of Sri Lanka?s Ministry of Defence and armed forces in the past week, the Indian High Commission in Colombo said today. Captain Sood paid court

01 Aug, 2020

Construction of new BIA terminal to commence in September

Construction of a new terminal at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) is to commence in September 2020 and will be completed within 3 years. Once completed, the new terminal will be able to handle another 9 mn passengers per annum and which will enable BIA to handle 15 mn passengers in aggregate per annum. Airport and Aviation Services (Sri Lanka) Limited organized an awareness program to educate the key stakeholders on the BIA Terminal 2 construction project today (Friday). Moving a

31 Jul, 2020

AG files indictments against Rajitha over white van press

Attorney General (AG) Dappula de Livera today filed indictments against former Minister Rajitha Senaratne and former Chairman of the State Pharmaceutical Corporation Dr. Mohamed Rumie. The indictments were filed at the Colombo High Court over the controversial white van media conference. Former Parliamentarian Rajitha Senaratne is alleged to have organized the controversial press briefing on 10 November ahead of the 2019 Presidential Election. Mohamed Rumi is accused of funding the two men wh

31 Jul, 2020