The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) yesterday informed the Colombo Fort Magistrate Court that the two suicide bombers, who blew themselves up at the Shangri-la Hotel in Colombo, had rented out at least six houses in various parts of the count

The CID yesterday produced three suspects allegedly involved in the Easter Sunday bombing at the St. Anthony’s Church Kochchikade in Colombo and the blast of a van the following day in the same vicinity.

Former minister and joint opposition stalwart, S.B.Dissanayaka continued his verbal battle with Commerce and Industries Minister Rishad Bathiudeen yesterday saying the government had ample evidence to arrest Minister Bathiudeeen.

Former Education Minister and MP Bandula Gunawardane today urged the government to utilize the funds allocated to purchase tab computers to purchase modern security equipment so as to ensure the security for school children.

President Maithripala Sirisena said one of the masterminds who orchestrated the Easter Sunday terror attacks in Sri Lanka was arrested in Saudi Arabia a couple of days ago.

The investigation being carried out by the Police Special Investigation Unit (SIU) against Wellampitiya Police Officers, had been able to reveal certain facts during the probe, police said.

There is a hidden hand which wants to destabilise this country and destroy its economy, City Planning, Water Supply and Higher Education Minister Rauff Hakeem said at a media briefing today.

Higher Education Minister Rauff Hakeem said yesterday steps would be taken to reopen universities by next week after assuring their safety.

While vehemently condemning the Easter terror attack, the All Ceylon Jamiyyathul Ulama (ACJU) today said that it is unfortunate that the Muslim community is being harassed and targeted because of the action of a few individuals.

10 Jeeps officially handed over to the Police Department by the Chinese Government last evening (08th) at the Presidential Secretariat, the President Media Division said.

Mohamed Aliyar, a close associate of National Thowheed Jamath (NTJ) leader Mohamed Zahran, was arrested by the Kattankudy Police this afternoon.

The Opposition today raised concerns over the government’s decision to instruct media institutions not to show video footage of weapons found during search operations.

Government Information Director General Nalaka Kaluwewa today instructed media institutions to refrain from publicising photos or videos of swords and kris-knives which are being seized during the special operations carrying out by security forces.

Colombo Catholic Archdiocese has made arrangements to reopen all private catholic schools on Tuesday, May 14, Archbishop of Colombo Cardinal Malclom Ranjith said today.

Church masses would resume from next Sunday depending on the country’s situation, the Archbishop of Colombo, Cardinal Malclom Ranjith, said today.

Bangladeshi cricket officials said on Wednesday that they were monitoring security in Sri Lanka in the wake of last month’s terror attacks ahead of a planned tour slated for July, the News International reported.

The fifth round of discussions between the Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) and the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) would be held on May 30, SLFP General-Secretary MP Dayasiri Jayasekara said.

Actor Ryan Van Rooyan, who was in remand custody on charges of possessing cannabis, was released from the case after being imposed a fine of Rs.4,000.

According to the Criminal Investigation Department (CID), seven out of 20 intelligence officers have been remanded but not thousands as rumoured, Southern Development Minister Sagala Ratnayake said yesterday.

Education Minister Akila Viraj Kariyawasam urged parents to send their children to school without any fear because the Police, armed forces, the STF, school vigilant committees and school management have assured their safety.

Experts at the Attorney General’s Department, relevant ministry secretaries and those at the Legal Draftsman’s Department were all of the view that the Counter Terrorism Act (CTA) should not be rushed, MP Mayantha Dissanayake told Parliament yest

The police are hoping to obtain detention orders from the courts on Chief Operating Officer (COO) of the Pelwatte Sugar factory Asminath Surakman Deen and two other employees who were arrested with VIP security uniforms and several other equipment on

The victory day on May 18 will be celebrated low-key by the security forces and adequate security would be provided for Vesak, Army Commander General Mahesh Senanayake said.

Special Investigation Unit (SIU) of Police launched a probe to determine whether that the nine individuals who were workers of the copper factory at Wellampitiya were released on bail due to an error of Wellampitiya Police officers, Police Spokesman

The number of students attending school is gradually returning to normal levels compared to previous days, the Education Ministry said yesterday.

President Maithripala Sirisena had been informed of the recent terrorist attack at the Security Council (SC) for more than 15 times but he had nodded off the repeated warnings, Field Marshal Sarath Fonseka said today.

President Maithripala Sirisena has raised the foreign refugee issue in Sri Lanka and difficulties in looking after them under present circumstances, with the foreign envoys.

Legal action would be taken against persons or groups who are involved in spreading alleged rumours and fake news with the aim of sabotaging the school activities and fulfil their narrow political and personal agendas, the Education Ministry today sa

While stating there was no need to create a bogeyman (Goni Billa) out of the Counter-Terrorism Act, Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe today said that the need of the hour was to keep aside narrow political divisions and come together to strengthen

Leader of Opposition Mahinda Rajapaksa today called for the appointment of a select committee to discuss on the proposed Counter-Terrorism Act (CTA) so that a proper discussion could be held on the legislation.