Criminal arrested in Dubai and brought down to Colombo

Wigneswaran insists army camps in the North must be removed

Northern Province Chief Minister C.V Wigneswaran today insisted that the army camps in the North must be removed. Speaking to reporters in Jaffna,?Wigneswaran said there was a concern an incident similar to what took place in Kosgama may occur in the North. Wigneswaran said that if arms stored in the North explode in a fire like what happened in Kosgama it will create extensive damage. He noted that the issue of removing army camps in the North has been raised with the military on several occ

09 Jun, 2016

Modi to speak via video conferencing during Jaffna stadium reopening

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President President Maithripala Sirisena will jointly inaugurate the renovated Duraiappah Stadium in Jaffna through video conferencing on June 18, Indian officials told the New Indian Express. While Modi will speak from India, Sirisena will speak from Jaffna, where he would be the Chief Guest at the gala opening ceremony. A landmark in Jaffna town, the Duraiappah stadium has been renovated over the last two years by the Lankan company Wahid Constructions

09 Jun, 2016

President attends Parliament session to witness crucial vote

President Maithripala Sirisena attended Parliament sessions this evening to witness the crucial no-confidence debate and vote on Finance Minister Ravi Karunanayake.

09 Jun, 2016