LTTE Remains a Banned Organization in the UK

The UK Proscribed Organisations Appeals Commission (POAC) has upheld the proscription of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), rejecting an appeal to remove the group from the list of banned organizations under the Terrorism Act 2000.



Sri Lanka sees surge in personal data theft via free data scams on social media

Instances of personal data theft in Sri Lanka are increasing due to scams on social media that promise free cellular data, leading to a rise in complaints.



TMVP to support Ranil Wickremesinghe at upcoming Presidential Elections

State Minister Sivanesathurai Chandrakanthan (Sivanesathurai Santhirakanthan), leader of the Tamil Makkal Viduthalai Pulikal (TMVP) party, expressed solidarity and confirmed his party’s support for President Ranil Wickremesinghe at the upcoming presidential elections.



Sri Lanka faces critical doctor shortage as economic crisis drives 25% to leave

Sri Lanka’s largest trade union for government doctors has raised alarms about a significant brain drain due to the economic crisis, with 25 percent of doctors having already taken exams to work abroad, Arab News reports.



Sri Lanka Rejects UN Human Rights Council’s External Evidence-Gathering Mechanism

Sri Lanka has once again refused to accept the external evidence-gathering mechanism established by UN Human Rights Council resolutions 46/1 and 51/1. The nation cites significant legal and political ramifications for all involved countries as the basis for its decision.



Sri Lankan Police officers undergo specialized training in New Delhi

A batch of 23 senior Sri Lankan police officers are currently in New Delhi on a specially-designed two-week training course that started on June 18, the Indian High Commission in Colombo said on Friday.



289 prisoners released in Sri Lanka on Presidential pardon for Poson Poya day

A total of 289 prisoners were released from prisons across Sri Lanka today (June 21) on a presidential pardon in line with Poson Poya Day.



Poson Poya celebrations in Sri Lanka see over 18,000 registered Dansals

According to the Public Health Inspectors’ Union of Sri Lanka, 18,207 dansals have been registered across the country for the occasion of Poson Poya.



India and Sri Lanka discuss ways to improve energy connections

In a significant diplomatic exchange, President Ranil Wickremesinghe and Indian External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar led bilateral discussions at the President’s House on Thursday (June 20).



Indian Foreign Minister Jaishankar meets Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe

Indian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Dr. S. Jaishankar, commenced his official visit to Sri Lanka with a significant meeting with Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe at the President’s House in Colombo this morning (June 20).



Major General Rohitha Aluvihare appointed as Chief of Staff of Sri Lanka Army

Major General Rohitha Aluvihare has been appointed as the Chief of Staff of the Sri Lanka Army, effective today (June 20).



Indian Foreign Minister Jaishankar arrives in Sri Lanka

Indian External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar arrived in Sri Lanka this morning (June 20), for an official visit.



Sri Lanka’s Prisons Department to enforce disciplinary action against trade union activities

The Prisons Department of Sri Lanka has announced that strict disciplinary action will be taken against officers who engage in trade union activities.



Tamil Nadu Chief Minister urges Centre for release of fishermen from Sri Lankan custody

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M K Stalin has made an earnest appeal to the central government of India, urging them to negotiate with Sri Lanka for the release of Indian fishermen and their impounded boats.



Nathasha Edirisooriya and Bruno Divakara Released from legal case

Stand-up comedian Nathasha Edirisooriya and Bruno Divakara, the owner of the ‘SL VLOG’ YouTube channel, were released this morning (June 19) by the Fort Magistrate’s Court.



Sri Lanka plans to increase minimum postage stamp price to Rs. 100

It has been proposed to increase the minimum price of a postage stamp to Rs. 100 in Sri Lanka by July 2024, according to Anusha Palpita, Secretary of the Mass Media Ministry.