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The ordeal of Suhail's arrest over an anti-Israel post

Srilanka, July 21 -- "I just want my son to be able to continue his studies and get back to his normal life," said Riffai (52), father of Suhail, the 21-year-old aviation student who was arrested and ... Read More


We won't protect the corrupt- Public Security Deputy Minister Sunil Watagala

Srilanka, July 21 -- The following is a wide-ranging interview with Minister of Public Security, Attorney-at-Law Sunil Watagala. Addressing some of the most pressing and controversial issues facing S... Read More


Joint operation under way to save elephant Bhatiya's life

Sri Lanka, July 6 -- A joint operation is under way to save Bhathiya, a wounded elephant who fell into an irrigation well in the Nikaweratiya Wildlife Zone, after suffering complications from a previo... Read More


You can't retain doctors without paying them well - New GMOA President, Dr. Sanjeewa Thennakoon

Sri Lanka, July 6 -- Following a contentious election season, the Government Medical Officers' Association (GMOA) re-elected Dr. Sanjeewa Thennakoon as the Association's President amid renewed public ... Read More


Shani returns to the helm at CID

Srilanka, June 29 -- Acting Inspector General of Police (IGP) Priyantha Weerasooriya had earlier sought the NPC's approval for Abeysekera's appointment. SSP Abeysekara's return to the helm of the CID ... Read More


Heightened security for Chabad Houses in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, June 15 -- Sri Lanka Police said that it has received credible intelligence reports regarding an impending threat to Jewish Chabad Houses in Sri Lanka. Acting Police Spokesperson ASP F.U. W... Read More


Kaviratne to remain as SJB rocked by Matale resignations

Sri Lanka, May 25 -- Matale District Samagi Jana Balwegaya (SJB) MP Rohini Kaviratne said yesterday that she will not be resigning from the SJB despite the disappointment regarding the main opposition... Read More


Global dragnet to nab local crime bosses

Srilanka, May 18 -- Eleven persons identified as members of organised criminal groups have been repatriated to Sri Lanka over the past six months through coordinated efforts between Sri Lankan law enf... Read More