The Sri Lanka Navy has apprehended 02 suspects along with a stock of smuggled insecticides, during a search operation conducted in the sea areas of Karaitivu and Palliyawatta of Kalpitiya last night (29).

Rear Admiral Sarath Weerasekera, MP, has drawn the attention of President Ranil Wickremesinghe to the humiliation caused by travel restrictions imposed on senior serving and retired military officers and two former Presidents by the US, Australia and Canada. In a letter dated 25 Oct., the former Public Security Minister has pointed out to the President […]

Controversy over change of Cabinet portfolios continues: Ex-minister responds to accusations, Sevanagala and Pelwatte brought under Dilum By Shamindra Ferdinando Minister Mahinda Amaraweera was given the plantation industries portfolio as Dr. Ramesh Pathirana, who previously held it, declined to present a Cabinet paper to hand over the loss-making Sevanagala Sugar Industries to former Minister Day...

by Rex Clementine The Sri Lankan team’s injury woes during the World Cup is continuing as they were forced to replace fast bowler Lahiru Kumara with Dushmantha Chameera. Kumara, Man of the Match, in Sri Lanka’s eight wicket win over England in Bangalore, had suffered a left thigh muscle injury during training in Pune on […]

nearly 180 arrested, 27 trawlers taken into custody this year Regardless of continuing protests in Tamil Nadu, the government is going ahead with naval operations to deter poaching by the Indian fishing fleet that is hitting the livelihood of local fishers.Navy headquarters yesterday (29) said that over the weekend SLN vessels, led by Fast Attack […]

By Dr. Dayantha Laksiri Mendis “Multilateral treaties are the bones and sinews of global politic, making it possible for states to move from talk through compromise to solemn commitment.”– Professor Thomas M. Frank BACKGROUND The UN system is the catalyst for the creation of multilateral treaties. It is the greatest achievement of the UN system […]

by Eng Parakrama Jayasinghe parajayasinghe@gmail.com  Electricity consumers reeling from the massive increase in tariff in February (adjusted somewhat in July 2023) were naturally appalled by the request for a further increase by the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB).  A public consultation was held on 18 October 2023 by the Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) […]

Sri Lanka Police have reportedly implemented a number of measures in order to systematically control, and eradicate the operation of organised crime syndicates in the country within the next six months.

Two persons were arrested by the Sri Lanka Navy on Sunday (29 Oct.) with a stock of over 100 kilograms of Kerala cannabis in Vaddukoddai, Jaffna.

Sri Lanka has granted 48 hours for a Chinese vessel to conduct marine research off the island s west coast under supervision, the foreign ministry said on Sunday (29 Oct.), despite Indian concerns that it could be a spy ship.

Lahiru Kumara has been ruled out of the World Cup after hurting his left thigh during training in Pune, where Sri Lanka play their next game of the tournament, against Afghanistan on Monday. He has been replaced in the Sri Lanka squad by Dushmantha Chameera, who becomes the third player to come in as an […]

A special operation conducted by the Sri Lanka Navy to chase away Indian trawlers  poaching in Sri Lankan waters last evening (28) and this morning (29), led to the seizure of five (05) Indian trawlers and 37 Indian fishermen who were poaching in Sri Lankan waters off Mannar and near  Delft Island, Jaffna. The three […]

The Republic of Korea Navy destroyer ROKS ‘Kwanggaeto the Great’ which arrived in Colombo on a formal visit, departed the island on Saturday (28). The Sri Lanka Navy bade a customary farewell to the departing ship in accordance with naval traditions at the port of Colombo. On her departure, ROKS ‘Kwanggaeto the Great’ conducted a […]

Three persons have been arrested for allegedly extorting money from the former chairman of the Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL), Janaka Ratnayake.

Fast bowler Lahiru Kumara has been ruled out from the remaining matches of the 2023 ICC Men s Cricket World Cup, following a hamstring injury.

At least 37 Indian fishermen have been apprehended by the Sri Lanka Navy for trespassing into local maritime areas.

Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) destroyer AKEBONO (DD 108) arrived at the Trincomalee harbour on an official visit on Saturday (28th October 2023). Upon her arrival, the ship was welcomed by the Sri Lanka Navy in accordance with naval traditions. The 150.5 m long destroyer serves in JMSDF and she is manned by 172  crew […]