The US Embassy has issued a travel advisory to its citizens who are travelling to Sri Lanka, by citing threats of "terrorism".
Accordingly, the Embassy said that terrorists may attack with little or no warning targeting tourist locations, transportation hubs, markets/shopping malls, local government facilities, hotels, clubs, restaurants, places of worship, parks, major sporting and cultural events, educational institutions, airports, and other public areas.
Further, U.S. citizens traveling to or residing in Sri Lanka were advised to enroll in the Department of State’s Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) at www.Travel.State.Gov in order to receive the the latest security updates.
Meanwhile, the US Embassy said that US citizens could contact the US consular office at 210, Galle Road by calling +94 11 249-8500. In case of an afterhour emergency US citizens could contact 077-725-6307 / 011-249-8888. The fax number is +94 11 249-8501, the alert noted.
In addition, US citizens can contact the US Embassy at 210, Galle Road, Colombo 3 on Mondays and Wednesdays (excluding Embassy holidays) from 1 pm to 4 pm on +94-11-249-8500 or by reaching the fax number +94-11-249-8501.
In the event of emergency only, the Embassy duty officer could be contacted during after hours at +94-77-725-6307.
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.
All Ceylon Makkal Congress MP Ali Sabri Raheem had been arrested by Kalpitiya police after he surrendered to the police today morning.
Senior DIG Nilantha Jayawardena has been sent on compulsory leave pending disciplinary investigation over his failure to prevent the Easter Sunday bombings.
The 22nd amendment to the constitution dealing with the term of the President has been gazetted by order of President Ranil Wickremesinghe.
An interim order prohibiting Deshabandu Tennakoon from carrying out his duties as Inspector General of Police (IGP) has been issued by the Supreme Court.
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