Indian fishers urge the Centre to release SL fishermen

Although the fishermen in India has called for an indefinite strike demanding the release of its counterparts, fisherfolk in Rameswaram have urged the Centre and State to release Sri Lankan fishermen detained by India for trespassing into their waters

Plea in HC Seeking Release of Convict

A petition has been filed before the Kerala High Court, seeking the release of a convict who was transferred from a jail in Sri Lanka to India, as per a bilateral agreement between the two countries on exchange of convicts

Rameswaram fishermen to continue strike

Notwithstanding the Sri Lankan government ordering the release of all 82 Tamil Nadu fishermen, arrested on Saturday and Sunday, the Rameswaram fishermen have decided to continue their strike till the Sri Lankan authorities returned all confiscated boats

Video: Hague to investigate claims of Tamil rape victims being deported

William Hague has said the government will investigate claims that Tamil asylum seekers are being deported from the UK to Sri Lanka despite evidence they have been subjected to rape and sexual abuse by the country's security forces ???

Govt. to consult P’ment on Pillay’s request

The Central Committee of the Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP), the main constituent of the ruling United People’s Freedom Alliance (UPFA) yesterday decided to ascertain the views of Parliament with regard to the letter sent by UN Human Rights High Commissioner Navi Pillay on the appointment of an investigative team on Sri Lanka and her request seeking access for the team to visit the country

Sexual exploitation: Matter referred to AG

The Police Special Investigative Unit which conducted investigations into a complaint by a 22-year-old girl that she had been sexually exploited by a wealthy businessman since she was 12 was referred to the Attorney General for his advice.

SL reiterates its rejection of the OHCHR investigation

Sri Lankan Government today reiterated its categorical rejection of the investigation launched by the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) on alleged violations of human rights and international humanitarian law during the war and described the process as ‘prejudiced and biased’.

Video: BBS challenges BASL to debate on letter sent to AG

The Bodu Bala Sena (BBS) organisation today condemned the issuance of a letter by the Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) to the Attorney General alleging that the BBS had brought Buddhism into grave disrepute, and challenged the BASL for a debate to discuss the accuracy of contents of the letter.

Video: Govt. must respond to CB’s ex-Dep. Governor - Harsha

United National Party (UNP) parliamentarian and well-known economist Dr. Harsha De Silva said today the government should answer the allegations made by the Central Bank’s former Deputy Governor W.A. Wijewardene that the computation of external public debt was below international standards.

UL Karachi flight cancelled

Karachi-bound SriLankan flight scheduled to take off from Colombo at 1.45 p.m. had been cancelled due to the situation in Karachi International Airport, the SriLankan Airlines said

Video: All Party Showdown

United National Party (UNP) is to join several other opposition political parties, trade unions and leftist parties of both sides for a grand showdown against the proposed new procedures with regard to pension gratuity scheme in Colombo on June 24 ???

Another attack at Karachi airport

Around 10 gunmen attacked a security checkpost outside Pakistan's Karachi airport on Tuesday, officials said, and were exchanging fire with troops, a day after a siege by the Taliban left 37 dead.

103 more fishermen in Indian custody

There were about 100 Sri Lankan fishermen and fishing trawlers in the custody of Indian authorities, the Fisheries Ministry said

Gang hurls bombs on Lankan refugee camp

At least 35 houses in Thiruvarangulam near Mettupatti in the district were gutted in a fire after some miscreants allegedly hurled petrol bombs on Sunday night. However, no one was injured in the incident

Rameswaram fishermen go on strike against SL Navy

Fishermen of Rameswaram launched a strike on Monday, protesting against the continuing arrests of fishermen by the Sri Lankan navy and demanding a permanent solution to the problem

Golden Key Task Force can seize and sell

The Supreme Court today granted permission to the Board of Directors (Task Force) appointed by Court to give effect to the seizure and sale of assets of the Golden Key Credit Card Company Ltd. with the subsidiary assets of former Directors

SC affirms death sentence on Royal Park convict

Colombo High Court Judge Padmini N. Ranawaka today informed Royal Park murder convict Shramantha Jude Anthony Jayamaha that the Supreme Court had upheld the death sentence imposed by the Appeal Court and that he would be hanged on a date announced by the President

MR orders release of 78 Indian fishermen

President Mahinda Rajapaksa in a goodwill gesture today ordered the release of all 78 Indian fishermen arrested on Saturday for encroaching Sri Lankan territorial waters

Two killed in Paranthan

Two young men had been killed when the motorcycle they were riding on crashed against a tipper truck at Paranthan junction a while ago, the Kilinochchi Police said

SLBFE fake website: 97 complaints received

The Criminal Investigate Department (CID) had received 97 complaints regarding a fake web site, which had been as the web page of the Sri Lanka Foreign Employment Bureau, the Police said today

Video: Counsel says Ven.Gnanasara Thera insulted him

Counsel Maithri Gunaratne in a complaint to the police said Bodu Bala Sena (BBS) General Secretary Ven. Galagodaatte Gnanasara Thera who passed by had made some insulting comments against the Counsel while he was speaking to the media near the Fort Magistrate’s Court  this morning ???

UL flight to Karachi cancelled

Karachi-bound SriLankan flight UL 183 scheduled to take off from Colombo at 1.00 pm today was cancelled due to closure of Karachi International Airport, SriLankan Airline said

Lankan arrested on charges of killing wife

Hours after a Sri Lankan housemaid was found murdered in a villa in Arabian Ranches area, the Dubai Police have arrested her husband for the crime

Govt. was notified about UN team: OHCHR

The Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) said the Government of Sri Lanka was notified last week regarding the particulars of the investigation team set up to probe alleged violations of human rights and international humanitarian law during the war in 2002- 2009.

Militants attack in Karachi airport, 23 dead

Gunmen attacked one of Pakistan's biggest airports on Sunday and at least 23 people were killed, including all 10 of the attackers, media reported.

Video: Three nabbed for operating fake website

Two men and a woman were arrested by the CID for allegedly swindling over Rs. 16 million by maintaining a fake website offering jobs to Korea.

Jaya wants permanent solution to fishermen issue

In the wake of arrests of Indian fishermen by Sri Lankan Navy, Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Jayalalithaa on Sunday wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi seeking laying down a time-bound action plan to achieve a “long-term, permanent solution to the problem and also to put in place a strong and robust diplomatic response”.

Politicians make mistakes due to gov. servants: Kumari

It was mostly due to the ignorance of the State officials that the politicians erred, the Governess of the Southern Province Kumari Balasooriya said in a sudden state of enlightenment yesterday.

Video: Police on the look for explosive expert

A suspect had been arrested with 15 Kgs of TNT explosive from Madhu in Mannar at a Police barricade, Police Spokesmen SSp Ajith Rohana said today.

GL briefs SL envoys in Gulf

Minister of External Affairs Prof. G.L. Peiris met Sri Lankan ambassadors in the Gulf region in order to provide an opportunity for intense interaction with Heads of Mission in these countries on objectives and priorities with regard to their work.