The Indian Naval Ship (INS) Airavat arrived at the port of Colombo today (20th January 2020) and she was welcomed by the Sri Lanka Navy in compliance with naval traditions.
Meanwhile, the Commanding Officer of the ship, Commander Sunil Sankar and a group of Indian officers met the Commander Western Naval Area, Rear Admiral Sumith Weerasinghe at the Western Naval Command Headquarters. They held a cordial discussion on several matters of bilateral importance. Mementos were also exchanged to mark the significance of this occasion.
During their stay in the country, the crew of the ship is expected to take part in several programmes. INS Airavat is scheduled to leave the island on 22nd January.
The funeral of arguably the Queen of the Sinhala cinema Malini Fonseka, will be held with state honours on Monday, May 26, 2025, at the Independence Square.
Former Sports Minister Mahindananda Aluthgamage and former Sathosa Chairman Nalin Fernando have sentenced to 20 and 25 years respectively after they were found guilty in a case of fraud.
Three Electoral Organisers of the Samagi Jana Balawegaya tendered their resignations.
Former Minister Duminda Dissanayake was arrested today by the Terrorism Investigation Division (TID) over the incident where a gold plated T56 firearm was found from an apartment complex in Wellawatte, Police said
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