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In a significant gesture, Sri Lanka today released 14 Indian fishermen, to coincide with the visit of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the island. The release followed detailed discussions between Prime Minister Modi and President Anura Kumara Dissanayake yesterday (5), during which the long-standing issue of fishermen’s arrests was reportedly taken up. Prime Minister Modi, during his remarks at a joint media briefing, said, “We discussed the fishermen’s issues. We agreed that we should move forward in this matter with a humane approach. We stressed the immediate release of the fishermen and the return of their boats.” Sri Lanka Navy continues to…

Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) Member of Parliament Namal Rajapaksa has arrived at the Criminal Investigation Department to record a statement, Ada Derana reporter said. MP Namal Rajapaksa said he was summoned to the CID to record a statement pertaining to his grandmother Daisy Forest, who was recently arrested and produced in court.The Parliamentarian added that appearing before the CID has become a regular occurrence for him.

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Saturday that the agreement reached to build a multi-product pipeline and to develop Trincomalee as an energy hub will benefit the people of Sri Lanka.While addressing a joint press statement alongside Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, PM Modi said that the grid inter-connectivity agreement between India and Sri Lanka will create opportunities for Sri Lanka to export electricity.PM Modi said, “The Sampur Solar Power Plant will help Sri Lanka achieve energy security. The agreement reached to build a multi-product pipeline and to develop Trincomalee as an energy hub will benefit all Sri…

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi met a delegation of Tamil political party representatives in Colombo, during his ongoing visit to Sri Lanka. The Head of State has conveyed his condolences on the passing of former Tamil National Alliance (TNA) leaders R. Smapanthan and Mavai Senathirajah.Modi said he reiterated India’s unwavering commitment to a life of equality, dignity and justice for the Tamil community within a united Sri Lanka, and assured that many projects and initiatives launched during his visit will contribute to their social, economic and cultural progress.“It is always a pleasure to meet the leaders of the Tamil community of…

The Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) has expressed grave concern over the death of a youth while in the custody of the Welikada Police in the early hours of April 02, 2025. The youth reportedly sustained fatal injuries while in custody, which are said to have been self-inflicted. It has also been reported that the youth was not in a proper mental state at the time. He was subsequently transferred to Mulleriyawa Hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries.Attorney-at-Law Rajeev Amarasuriya, President of the Bar Association of Sri Lanka, issued a statement expressing the Association’s serious concerns regarding the incident,…

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The official welcoming ceremony for the Prime Minister of India, Shri Narendra Modi, who arrived in Sri Lanka last night (April 4) for a three-day state visit, is currently underway at Independence Square in Colombo.Prime Minister Modi is accompanied by a high-level Indian delegation, including Minister of External Affairs Dr. S. Jaishankar, National Security Advisor Shri Ajit Doval, the Indian Foreign Secretary, and several senior officials from the Government of India.Upon arrival at the Bandaranaike International Airport, Prime Minister Modi was warmly received by Sri Lanka’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Vijitha Herath, along with other dignitaries.In a statement issued on…

Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi has arrived in the island yesterday evening on a historical three-day state visit.Prime Minister Modi who arrived at the Katunayake International Airport, a short while ago, is accompanied by Minister of External Affairs S. Jaishankar, Indian National Security Advisor Ajit Doval, Indian Foreign Secretary and several senior officials of the Government of India.The Indian delegation was officially received by Sri Lanka’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Vijitha Herath at the BIA.Prime Minister Narendra Modi is visiting Sri Lanka for the fourth time on an invitation extended by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake.Premier Modi has previously visited…

The Convenor of the Inter-University Students’ Federation (IUSF) Madushan Chandrajith and another individual who were arrested and remanded for staging a protest in defiance of a court order have been granted bail, said Ada Derana reporter.The duo was each released on two surety bails of Rs. 1 million each after being produced before the Maligakanda Magistrate’s Court.

The National Election Commission has decided to educate the police officers pertaining to the Local Authorities Elections (Special Provisions) Act and the Regulation of Election Expenditure Act ahead of the impending Local Government Elections. The Local Government Elections are scheduled to be held on 6 May. The Commissioner General Elections Saman Sri Ratnayake noted that officers will also be educated on ways to solve election-related disputes. The program will be conducted at district level. Accordingly, officers-in-charge of a number of districts including Kandy, Nuwara Eliya and Badulla will be educated related to election laws. Meanwhile, five complaints related to election law violations have been reported…