Young woman shot dead in Vavuniya

Moves to file case to lift overseas ban on LTTE

Moves are underway to file a case in some overseas courts to lift the ban on the LTTE. The LTTE is banned in several countries, including in Sri Lanka, the EU and the US. Now, a pro-LTTE group is attempting to have the ban lifted, particularly in the US and the EU. The Transnational Government of Tamil Eelam (TGTE) led by former LTTE peace negotiator V. Rudrakumaran is leading the campaign to lift the ban on the LTTE. (Colombo Gazette)

30 Dec, 2018

Indian arrested with hashish at BIA

An Indian national was arrested at the?Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) with hashish today. The?Police Narcotics bureau (PNB) arrested the Indian with 1.280 kg of hashish which was found hidden in his luggage. (Colombo Gazette)

31 Dec, 2018

Robust US involvement sought to boost Sri Lankan economy

Sri Lanka has sought the robust involvement of the US in the economic front and promoting economic assistance to Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka’s High Commissioner to India Austin Fernando paid a courtesy call on the US Ambassador to India Kenneth Juster at the US Embassy in New Delhi, the Foreign Ministry said today. The High Commissioner held cordial discussions with the US Ambassador on a wide range of affairs covering subjects such as economy, bilateral and multilateral relationships of Sri Lanka, t

31 Dec, 2018