President says ‘99 percent’ of suspects in Easter bombings arrested
Sri Lanka’s president says “99%” of the remaining suspects in the Easter attacks on churches and hotels have been arrested…
Author: Faraz Shauketaly
Minister Bathiudeen’s Omani counterpart assures support for development in SL
Rishad Bathiudeen, Minister of Industry & Commerce, Resettlement of Protracted Displaced Persons, Co-operative Development and Vocational Training & Skills Development,…
Colorado shooting: Teenager killed in high school attack
A teenager has been killed and seven others injured after two pupils allegedly opened fire in a US school. The…
World markets tumble amid US-China trade tensions
Stock markets around the world have slumped after US President Donald Trump’s unexpected threat to impose new tariffs on Chinese…
Brexit: UK will take part in European elections, says David Lidington
The UK will have to hold European elections, despite hopes from the government a Brexit deal would be done by…
US Secretary of State Pompeo visits Iraq amid Iran tensions
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has made an unscheduled, fleeting visit to Iraq, amid growing tensions with Iran. Mr…
Private members motion requesting state to take over Batticaloa
United National Party Parliamentarian Kavinda Jayawardena moved a private members motion in Parliament today (May 7) to take over the…
Police and STF raid house at Lazarus Road, Negombo
The Police and the Special Task Force raided a house at Lazarus Road, Negombo today (May 7). and seized 8…
“Asian countries benefit from China” – former US ambassador Robert Blake
Speaking at a seminar organized by the Pathfinder Foundation, former US Ambassador to Sri Lanka Robert Blake spoke about the…
NTJ leader in CID custody – PM
Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe made a special statement in parliament today (May 7). He noted that in 2014 a number…