In a swift humanitarian action on May 17, the Indian Navy deployed its Air MR assets in the Southern IOR approximately 900 NM from India, in response to the sinking of a Chinese Fishing Vessel Lu Peng Yuan Yu 028 with 39 crew onboard, the Indian media reported. The crew included nationals from China, Indonesia and the Philippines. China has sought to help countries such as Sri Lanka and Australia in this regard.
There is a possibility of reducing electricity tariffs by 27 per cent but the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) has submitted a proposal to reduce the tariffs by only 3 per cent, concealing the correct cost data, Public Utilities Co
Three of the four sexual assault charges against Sri Lankan cricketer Danushka Gunathilaka, made by an Australian woman last November, were withdrawn yesterday, with the remaining charge being for engaging in “forceful” sexual intercourse.
Inter University Students Federation (IUSF) Convener Wasantha Mudalige, Jinarathana Thera and six other student activists were arrested when a student protest outside Kelaniya University was obstructed and att
The case against former Minister Mervin Silva’s son Malaka Silva assaulting a Scottish couple at a nightclub in 2014 was fixed for trial on September 14 by Colombo Acting Magistrate Illangasinghe Bandara yesterday.
Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa who is alleged to have links with controversial Pastor Jerome Fernando and Zimbabwean Pastor Uebert Angel yesterday said he had no connections with either and had met them only on one instanc
Jerome Fernando, a Pastor who is under investigation by the CID over his hate comments against Buddhism, Islam and Hinduism, will be arrested upon his arrival at the BIA as there is a travel ban issued against him by the Colombo Fort Magistrate, P
IMF review for Sri Lanka delayed
Canada issues travel advisory over serious risk in Arugam Bay
More countries issue travel advisories
Sri Lanka Tourism invites global travellers for upcoming season
Russian embassy urges citizens to stay vigilant in Arugam Bay
No decline in tourist arrivals at Arugam Bay - Residents
Prez vows to scrap perks for former presidents once again
Policeman in a fix for sexually harassing three new constables