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10 fundamental rights petitions filed in Sri Lankan SC against death penalty
The petitioners argued that it would result in the violation of fundamental rights as established in Article 12 (1) of the constitution.
01 Jul 2019 6:19 PM
Modi's visit to island is proof that the country is safe: Sri Lanka Tourism Minister
Modi paid a stopover visit to the island nation earlier this month on his way back to India from the Maldives.
26 Jun 2019 8:59 AM
5 soldiers killed in accident in Sri Lanka
At least five army soldiers were killed while another 2 were wounded, Colombo Page reported.
25 Jun 2019 8:06 PM
176 children lost parents in Sri Lanka Easter attacks: Report
A total of 7 suicide bombers carried out a series blasts that targeted three churches and luxury hotels in Sri Lanka on April 21.
25 Jun 2019 4:48 PM
Sri Lankan Buddhist monk calls for stoning on Muslims after Easter bombings
Monk Warakagoda Sri Gnanarathana Thero says Muslims should be stoned amid unverified reports of Muslim doctor sterilising Buddhist women.
24 Jun 2019 3:36 PM
ICC CWC'19: Sri Lanka celebrates shock victory over England
Island daily front-page the match report with a bold banner headline: "SRI LANKA BEAT ENGLAND."
22 Jun 2019 5:43 PM
In surprise move, Sri Lanka extends emergency for another month
The emergency can be declared for a month at a time, and parliament must ratify it within 10 days.
22 Jun 2019 11:05 AM
Sri Lankan police officials to face criminal charges for Easter Sunday Attacks
India had issued warning to Sri Lanka in April about the possibility of attacks at various locations, including the Indian High Commission.
21 Jun 2019 3:53 PM
Two sulking Muslim ministers in Sri Lanka return to government fold
Muslim Cabinet minister and two provincial governors were accused of having sponsored National Thowheeth Jamaath (NTJ) blamed for attacks.
19 Jun 2019 3:33 PM
Five suspects of Easter Sunday attacks repatriated from the UAE
Suspects also include Mohamed Milhan, prominent member of banned terror outfit National Thawheed Jamath, responsible for the attacks.
14 Jun 2019 1:09 PM
Shangri-La Hotel in Colombo to reopen on Wednesday after deadly Easter attacks
While the other two hotels reopened in recent weeks, most of the sections of the Shangri-La Hotel remained closed.
11 Jun 2019 3:54 PM
Deep roots, strong relationship: PM Modi plants tree at Sri Lanka president's house
PM Modi is in Sri Lanka on the second leg of his first foreign visit after the elections last month.
09 Jun 2019 5:00 PM
PM Modi makes unscheduled visit to terror attack hit church in Colombo
'My heart goes out to the families of the victims and the injured,' Modi said.
09 Jun 2019 3:07 PM
Sri Lanka president Maithripala Sirisena vows to block Easter attacks probe: Report
A ministerial source told AFP Sirisena has refused to allow any police, military or intelligence personnel to testify before the committee.
08 Jun 2019 11:00 AM
9 ministers, 2 Guv from Muslim community in SL resign over Easter bombing allegations
The Muslim politicians also protested what they term the government's inability to ensure the safety of their community.
04 Jun 2019 11:51 AM
No proof that terrorists involved in Easter bombings had travelled to India: Sirisena
Sri Lanka was hit by a wave of bombings on Easter Sunday in which over 250 people were killed.
01 Jun 2019 10:39 AM
Sri Lankan President denies he was informed about Easter Sunday attacks
Sri Lanka President Maithripala Sirisena on Thursday evening denied reports that he had prior knowledge of the Easter Sunday bombings.
31 May 2019 8:38 AM
NIA team in Colombo to probe ISIS related cases
NIA had on April 29 arrested Riyas Aboobacker in connection with Kasargod ISIS terror module case.
29 May 2019 11:26 AM
SL PM Wickremesinghe vows to stop ISIS terrorism rising again
He said the security forces and police have been able to apprehend everyone involved in the Easter Sunday attacks that killed 258 people.
26 May 2019 2:16 PM
Sri Lanka freezes bank accounts of 41 terror suspects
The accounts have a total amount of Rs 134 million which was in addition to Rs 14 million seized from the possession of the suspects.
25 May 2019 1:06 PM
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