Supreme Court recommended death penalty for CTA
The Supreme Court, following its scrutiny of Counter-Terrorism Act (CTA), has recommended the inclusion of death penalty to the proposed Act, says the Leader...
Namal Kumara-Amith Weerasinghe arrested
The Leader of Maha Sohon Balakaya Amith Weerasinghe and the Director of Anti-Corruption Movement Namal Kumara have been arrested.
Reportedly, the arrests have been made...
A stern warning from the Army Commander
Army Commander Lt. General Mahesh Senanayake issued a stern warning to those who instigate violence around the country.
He noted that curfew was imposed in...
Restrictions on social media continue to remain in place
The Director-General of Government Information notes that the temporary restriction imposed on accessing social media platforms will continue to remain in place.
Meanwhile, police media...
Schools in NW province remain closed
All schools in the North Western province will be closed due to curfew. This was confirmed by Minister of Education Akila Viraj Kariyawasam.
However, the Minister added,...
Gazette issued banning three groups including NTJ
The government has issued an extraordinary Gazette notification proscribing three organizations in the country.
The National Thowheed Jama’ath, Jama’athe Milla’athe Ibrahim and Willayath As Seylani...
Camel-led army of lions will be defeated at war
Parliamentarian Field Marshal Sarath Fonseka says that he is completely unsatisfied with the prevailing security status of the country.
He stated this addressing an event...
IMF approves disbursement of USD 164.1 million for Sri Lanka
On May 13, 2019, the Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) completed the Fifth Review of Sri Lanka’s economic performance under the...
Islandwide police curfew lifted except in North Western Province
The island-wide police curfew which was imposed last night has been lifted at 4 am this morning (14), stated the Police Media Division, issuing...
Security forces authorized to take action against lawbreakers – PM
Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe says the security forces are successfully carrying out the investigations on the terror attack on Easter Sunday, which was a...
