Several senior Police officers transferred

Sri Lanka notes importance of bilateral relations with UK

Sri Lanka?has noted the importance of its bilateral relations with the?United Kingdom. The newly appointed High Commissioner of Sri Lanka to the United Kingdom, Manisha Gunasekera assumed duties at the Mission this week. High Commissioner Gunasekera was received upon arrival, by David Pearey, Special Representative of the UK Foreign Secretary. Addressing the staff of the High Commission upon assumption of duties, High Commissioner Gunasekera spoke to the staff and outlined the importance and

25 Oct, 2018

Alleged threat on Mahinda’s life to be investigated

The Ministry of Law and Order says an investigation is to be launched into an alleged threat on the life of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa. Law and Order Minister Ranjith Madduma Bandara told Parliament today that he will instruct the Inspector General of Police (IGP) to look into the matter. The concern was raised by opposition Parliamentarian Wimal Weerawansa. (Colombo Gazette)

26 Oct, 2018

Army insists SLHRC not involved in recalling of Mali officer

The Army today insisted that the Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka (SLHRC) was not involved in the recalling of?the Contingent Commander of the Sri Lankan Combat Convoy Company in Mali (MINUSMA). A statement by the Army media unit said that in response to a request made by the United Nations, the Sri Lanka Army had decided to recall Lieutenant Colonel Kalana Amunupura, the Contingent Commander of the Sri Lankan Combat Convoy Company in Mali. The Army said that the appointment of the officer

25 Oct, 2018