Galle Face activists Kashyapa Thero, Senadhi Guruge arrested

NTJ, JMI activists arrested in Ampara

Two activists of the National Thowheed Jama?ath (NTJ) and Jama?athe Milla?athe Ibrahim (JMI) have been arrested in Ampara, the Police said. The Police said that the suspects were arrested based on information provided by the State Intelligence Service (SIS). The two suspects had reportedly received training at camps operated in Nuwara Eliya and Hambantota by the mastermind of the Easter Sunday attacks, Zahran Hashim.

27 Aug, 2019

Army chief says his role is to protect every Sri Lankan

Army commander, Lieutenant General Shavendra Silva says his role is to protect every Sri Lankan and not just one ethnic community. Silva said that he has been appointed as the Army Commander to protect each and every Sri Lankan. He said that some countries have expressed their opinion about his appointment as Army Commander but he believes President Maithripala Sirisena had picked who he feels is best for the country. The Army Commander was speaking at a media briefing in Colombo today held t

26 Aug, 2019

PM to visit Maldives on official visit

Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinge will be undertaking an official visit to the Maldives on 2 September 2019, on an invitation from Ibrahim Mohamed Solih, President of the Republic of Maldives. Prime Minister Wickremesinghe will be accompanied by his spouse Professor Maithree Wickremasinghe and a delegation of high level officials including cabinet ministers. During the visit the two leaders will review the existing bilateral ties between the two countries and explore new areas for cooperation

27 Aug, 2019