Another body found washed ashore at Galle Face

Residents near Salawa army camp protest, demand removal of debris

Residents near the Salawa army camp in Kosgama staged a protest today demanding the removal of debris from their homes. The residents blocked the Colombo – Avissawella road and urged the authorities to clear the debris in their homes from?the recent fire and explosions at the?Salawa army camp.

08 Jun, 2016

Maldives court extends remand of Sri Lankan “sniper” for the twentieth time

The Criminal Court in the Maldives has, for the twentieth time, extended the remand of the Sri Lankan national arrested in relation to the alleged assassination attempt against President Yaameen Abdul Qayyoom, Raajje Television reported. His remand has been extended by 15 days. The police had earlier claimed that their investigation had revealed the ?assassin? was contracted by a group of Maldivians. While Maldivian police have said that the Sri Lankan national in custody is a ?sniper?, Sri L

08 Jun, 2016

India to assist women in the Ampara district affected by the war

India is to ?assist women in the Ampara district affected by the war, the Indian High Commission in Colombo said today. India and Sri Lanka today signed an MoU to set up a Women’s Community Learning Centre in Ampara. The MoU was signed at the High Commission of India by Y.K. Sinha, High Commissioner of India and Ms. Chandrani Senaratna, Secretary, Ministry of Women and Child Affairs. The ceremony was presided over by Ms. K.D.M. Chandrani Bandara, the Minister of Women and Child Affairs. The p

07 Jun, 2016