India’s Army Chief on five-day visit

Indian Army Chief General Dalbir Singh will kick-off a five-day official visit to Sri Lanka starting today to upgrade the fleet of warplanes, tanks and defence guns, a move described by anlaysts as an attempt by New Delhi to curb China’s growing influence on Sri Lanka.

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PRECIFAC to take legal action against Maj. Gen. Jayasundara

The Presidential Commission of Inquiry to Investigate and Inquire into Serious Acts of Fraud, Corruption and Abuse of Power, State Resources, and Privileges (PRECIFAC) will pursue legal action against Major General (Rtd) Gamini Jayasundara,

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“Some ministers may want me killed”

Avant Garde chief alleges death threats, ‘war hero’ employees being threatened by the Navy and claims his business being ‘above board’:

The controversial role played by a private sector company in the island’s maritime security in recent years has become a contentious topic, especially after the MV Avant Garde ship docked at the Galle Harbour in October and the Sri Lanka Navy recovered the weapons on board.

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Mohamed Shiyam’s father retracts statement

Mohamed Zubari Huzamdeen, father of murdered businessman Mohammed Shiyam retracted a statement he made immediately after former DIG Vass Gunawardena, his son and four others were sentenced to death in connection with the murder. He claimed that DIG Vaas Gunawardena had no connection with his son’s murder.

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