Political and Social News
Terrorist Investigation Division Reveals New Suspects in Arugam Bay Terror Plot
The Terrorist Investigation Division (TID) has uncovered information about additional suspects linked to the planned attack on the Arugam Bay tourist area. This revelation came from statements extracted from four suspects currently in custody, and these facts were reported to Colombo Additional Magistrate Pasan Amarasena.
Sri Lanka Railways addresses safety concerns on Maho-Omanthai line
The Department of Railways has issued a statement addressing recent concerns regarding the safety of the railway line between Mahawa and Omanthai, following claims from trade unions that the line posed risks to passengers.
‘US Ambassador says ‘There is no travel ban on Sri Lanka’ –
‘U.S. Ambassador to Sri Lanka, Julie Chung has clarified that the United States has not issued a travel ban on Sri Lanka and that the security alert issued recently was only for Americans to avoid the Arugam Bay area until further notice.
India donates solar rooftop systems to religious places in Sri Lanka
India has handed over solar rooftop systems to religious locations in Sri Lanka in continuation of its the energy partnership in the neighbourhood.
Government to launch probe over X Press Pearl disaster
The government will study the X Press Pearl disaster which occurred in 2021 and will launch an investigation over it in the near future, Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath told Daily Mirror last evening.
National People's Power Claims Victory in Elpitiya Pradeshiya Sabha Elections
The National People's Power (NPP) secured the power of the Elpitiya Pradeshiya Sabha following a successful election victory yesterday.
UK Police probe harassment claim at Sri Lankan High Commission amid suicide alert
The UK police have made inquiries into a complaint regarding the alleged harassment of a domestic worker at the official residence of Sri Lankan High Commissioner in London Rohitha Bogollagama.
Sri Lanka now UK’s second largest partner in transnational education
British High Commissioner to Sri Lanka highlights TNE growth in Sri Lanka has almost entirely expanded organically
Security beefed in Colombo, Weligama, Ella over possible threat
- Security remains beefed in Arugam Bay as well
Security beefed up in Colombo, Weligama, Ella over possible terror threat
The elite Special Task Force (STF) have heightened security in Colombo, Weligama and Ella as well, a day after the US Embassy in Colombo gave a warning of a possible terror threat in Arugam Bay, a senior defence source told Daily Mirror last evening.