Navy arrests 14 Indian fishermen in Sri Lankan waters

Warrant issued for Wimal Weerawansa’s arrest

A warrant has been issued for the arrest of MP Wimal Weerawansa, over his failure to appear in court over an ongoing case. The Colombo Chief Magistrate?s Court issued the warrant when the case was heard today. The case was filed by the Cinnamon Gardens Police on Weerawansa and a number of others related to a protest staged in the year 2016. A group of protesters led by Weerawansa had blocked the road near the UN Compound at Thummulla during a visit to Sri Lanka by the then UN High Commissione

13 Mar, 2023

Beijing to increase unification pressure on Taiwan, says US spy agencies

As Chinese President?Xi Jinping?begins his third term,?Beijing?will continue to press?Taiwan?on unification and try to undercut US influence in the region, according to an annual report by the US intelligence community, reported Focus?Taiwan. The conclusions were made as part of the “Annual Threat Assessment of the US Intelligence Community” issued by the Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI), which was presented to the US Congress on Wednesday. As Xi begins his third term, th

12 Mar, 2023

Piumi responds to claims she purchased Gotabaya’s old vehicle

Actress Piumi Hansamali has responded to claims that she purchased a vehicle used by former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa. Hansamali posted a video and images on her Facebook of the Range Rover she purchased saying its her second vehicle. She also posted a note saying a lot of people have been asking her if the vehicle was one that was used by former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa. The actress responded claiming it was a vehicle used by the former President. However, there was no confirmation f

13 Mar, 2023