The UK government has issued a travel advisory informing its citizens to “exercise vigilance” when visiting Sri Lanka in the wake of the current political crisis in the country.
The UK government website updated on October 27 states thus: “On 26 October 2018 the President of Sri Lanka sought to dismiss the Prime Minister, which is expected to lead to a period of political instability. You should exercise vigilance and avoid all demonstrations or large political gatherings. Monitor Travel Advice for further updates.”
Sri Lanka attracts a large number of travellers from the UK and is a key market for the tourism industry. (SD)
The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has interdicted Colombo Fort Magistrate Kosala Senadheera.
Mr. Ali Sabri Rahim, a Member of Parliament (MP) for Puttalam District whom an open warrant had been issued, attended a public ceremony at Al Aksha National School in Kalpitiya today (16) as the special guest of honor.
The Supreme Court today refused interim relief in an application filed by President’s Counsel Senaka Walgampaya seeking an Order from the Supreme Court compelling the President to appoint judges to fill the existing vacancies in the Court Of Appeal.
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Two underworld criminals wanted for multiple crimes, including murder, were brought from Dubai to Sri Lanka, today (12).
Senior DIG Nilantha Jayawardena has been sent on compulsory leave pending disciplinary investigation over his failure to prevent the Easter Sunday bombings.
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