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Defence

Second US warship calls at Colombo Port for replenishment

USS O'kane arrives in Colombo Port

August 21, 2024 1 min read

US warship docks in Sri Lanka on replenishment visit

USS Spruance arrives in Colombo Port

August 20, 2024 1 min read

Sri Lanka Coast Guard given ATVs by Australian Border Force

Australia-Sri Lanka relationship heads into new terrain

August 15, 2024 1 min read

Sri Lanka welcomes Canada proscription of LTTE, World Tamil Movement

Review of WTM notes that the group continues to play facilitating role in LTTE’s terrorist activities by fundraising

August 15, 2024 1 min read
Trump thanks Iran for giving notice of 'very weak' attack on US base, oil prices collapse

Trump said hoped both Iran and Israel with "proceed for peace and harmony" in the region

Iran says 'castle buster' multiwarhead guided missiles used against Israel

sirens sounded only after the missiles hit the targets, upsetting the balance of the enemy

India Navy delivers 100 tonnes of oxygen to Sri Lanka

More shipments planned

August 24, 2021 1 min read

Head of Sri Lanka Catholic church alleges attempt to pin Easter attack on ISIS

“Why was that? We don’t know if it was an attempt to prevent the discovery of who was actually behind the attack."

August 13, 2021 5 min read

Sri Lanka p'ment will not debate controversial defence university bill this week

"I believe MPs and the public should be given more time to express their views [on the bill],” the minister said.

August 4, 2021 3 min read

Sri Lanka, India, Maldives train to combat maritime crime, rescue in Indian Ocean

Virtual table top exercise (TTX) to improve joint operations and co-operation

July 15, 2021 2 min read

Ex Sri Lanka soldier compares search for Easter attack mastermind to hunt for Adolf Eichmann

Retired Major Ajith Prasanna told reporters Wednesday that Israel took about 18 years to capture Eichmann in Argentina.

Imesh Ranasinghe
July 15, 2021 3 min read

Sri Lanka's Catholic church wants action against former president, PM over Easter bombings

The church has requested legal action against both Sirisena and Wickremesinghe for their failure to prevent the attack.

Imesh Ranasinghe
July 14, 2021 3 min read

Presidential pardon granted to 93 prisoners including 16 ex-LTTE cadres in Sri Lanka

Sports Minister Namal Rajapaksa had requested Justice Minister Ali Sabry to do justice by the ex combatants

Imesh Ranasinghe
June 24, 2021 1 min read

Tamil Nadu on high alert following unconfirmed Sri Lanka armed group infiltration threat

Authorities had been alerted of armed men sailing on a boat from Sri Lanka “to enter the state with a sinister design"

Imesh Ranasinghe
June 14, 2021 2 min read

Two suspects accused of aiding Sri Lanka Easter bomb ringleader in TID custody

The two suspects will be detained and questioned under provisions in the Prevention of Terrorism Act

Imesh Ranasinghe
June 11, 2021 2 min read

India Coast Guard, Sri Lanka Navy interoperability underlined in fighting X-Press Pearl fire

It is important to remain adequately prepared for natural disasters and man-made catastrophes

June 10, 2021 2 min read
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Sri Lanka police warn of extortion racket targeting Easter bombings "suspects"

“This is being carried out by criminals or and certain prison inmates"

June 9, 2021 1 min read

Sri Lanka president gazettes new detention centre for suspects held under PTA

The Counter Terrorism Investigation Unit premises in Kirulapone, Colombo 05, will be used as the new detention centre

June 8, 2021 2 min read

FBI confirmed Maulavi Naufar masterminded Sri Lanka Easter attacks: Minister

It takes a long time complete international investigations, the minister said defending the delay.

Imesh Ranasinghe
May 19, 2021 4 min read

Parents of Sri Lanka's ex-Tiger combatants should be allowed to grieve: retd army officer

"It was our misled children, our misled brothers and sisters that were born in this country."

May 19, 2021 3 min read

Sri Lanka Attorney General claims "grand conspiracy" behind Easter attack: report

The identities of those involved in the grand conspiracy must come by way of evidence, the AG said.

May 18, 2021 3 min read

Public Security Minister calls CID report on Sri Lanka AG's "last-minute" statement

De Livera is expected to retire at the end of this month.

Imesh Ranasinghe
May 17, 2021 2 min read

Sri Lanka President meets China Defence Minister

April 28, 2021 1 min read

Bathiudeen bros to be detained for 90 days: police

Former Minister Rishad Bathiudeen and his brother Riyaj are to be detained for 90 days for further questioning, police s...

Imesh Ranasinghe
April 27, 2021 1 min read

Sri Lanka ruling party wants action against entire former cabinet

Government MPs have requested President Gotabaya Rajapaksa to take legal action against the entire Yahapalana cabinet ov...

Imesh Ranasinghe
April 26, 2021 3 min read

Sri Lanka former minister and brother arrested over alleged links to Easter Sunday bombers

Former Sri Lankan minister Rishad Bathiudeen and his brother Riyaj were taken into custody in the early hours of today f...

April 24, 2021 2 min read