Another shooting incident results in one death

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

CID and army investigating cause of Kosgama fire and explosions

Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe says the Criminal Investigations?Department (CID) and the army?are?investigating the cause of the?fire and explosions at the?Kosgama army camp. He told Parliament today that the Security Council met and discussed the incident and what needs to be done next. The Prime Minister said the focus right now is to identify the cause of the fire which led to the explosions at the armoury at the Salawa army camp in Kosgama. He said once the cause is identified then t

07 Jun, 2016

President Sirisena vows to eradicate LTTE ideology completely

President Maithripala Sirisena has vowed to “eradicate the LTTE ideology” which is still present locally and globally to ensure long lasting peace in Sri Lanka. “I want to eradicate the LTTE ideology completely both?locally and internationally, Sirisena said, according to the Press Trust of India. He said since being elected he had been able to cultivate?friendships with all world leaders. He would rely on their?assistance to achieve reconciliation. I will ensure a country where all communiti

08 Jun, 2016