Constitutional Council approves nomination of Ranasinghe as new AG

Recording of statements from Rishad postponed to Friday

The Parliament Select Committee (PSC) on the Easter Sunday attacks today postponed recording statements from former Minister Rishad Bathiudeen to Friday. The decision to postpone recording statements from the former Minister was taken after three PSC members were absent when he arrived to give his statement today. Former Minister Rishad Bathiudeen was summoned before the PSC today together with Army Commander Mahesh Senanayake and other officials. (Colombo Gazette)

26 Jun, 2019

Army chief tells PSC “lone wolf” attacks still possible

Army Commander Mahesh Senanayake says the threat from terrorism cannot be completely ruled out. He told the Parliament Select Committee (PSC) on the Easter Sunday attacks today that while the immediate threat in Sri Lanka has been contained “lone wolf” attacks were still possible. Senanayake told the PSC that soon after the Easter Sunday attacks the Police and military managed to contain the situation and dismantle the terror network. He said that the intelligence service had been strengthene

26 Jun, 2019

Chinese envoy to Sri Lanka warns the US against bullying tactic

The Chinese Ambassador to Sri Lanka Cheng Xueyuan has warned the United States saying China does not want a trade war, but they are not afraid of one and will fight one if necessary. In a statement issued by the Chinese Embassy in Colombo, the Chinese envoy said that China will never give up its legitimate rights and interests in the trade war initiated by certain politicians in the US. “Just as President Xi Jinping reaffirmed, China and the US should deal with the trade and economic problems

27 Jun, 2019