Media Minister asserts Sri Lanka is not a Police State

TNA suspects hidden hand in Jaffna violence

The Tamil National Alliance (TNA) today raised suspicion of a hidden hand in the violence which erupted in Jaffna last week. TNA MP S. Sritharan said that the violence took place despite the strong presence of the military and the police. He also said that individuals with links to military intelligence officers were seen taking part in the protest and resulting violence. The protest over the?rape and murder of a Tamil girl turned violent in Jaffna last week with the mob throwing stones towar

24 May, 2015

Sri Lanka will engage with the diaspora

The Sri Lankan Government has reiterated that it will engage with the diaspora and the?Ministry of Foreign Affairs intends to take the lead in organizing a diaspora festival where persons of Sri Lankan origin from around the world in all possible fields could participate and explore means to work closely with Sri Lanka including in reconciliation and development efforts. This was stated by Foreign Minister Mangala Samaraweera who just concluded a visit to Germany which was was focused on renewi

24 May, 2015

Malaysian police arrest 2 Sri Lankans

Two Sri Lankans have been arrested in Malaysia after the police?shut down a drug lab?producing Syabu and ecstasy. The Rakyat Post quoted the?Narcotics Department director Datuk Seri Mohd Mokhtar Mohd Shariff as telling reporters today that the police shut down the?drug lab and nabbed eight suspects in a drug sting. The operation, conducted by Bukit Aman Narcotics Crime investigation department, special tactical intelligence narcotics group (Sting) and Selangor Narcotics Crime investigation dep

25 May, 2015