Basil Rajapaksa indicted for misusing Government funds

(COLOMBO, LANKAPUVATH) – Former Economic Affairs Minister Basil Rajapaksa has been indicted in the Colombo High Court for misusing Government funds. He was indicted over allegations of using Government funds amounting to Rs. 29.4 million to print almanacs with the image of Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa for Presidential Election campaign in 2015.

"Basil Rajapaksa indicted for misusing Government funds"

77 Indian fishermen released by Sri Lankan Government, repatriated

(RAMESWARAM, LANKAPUVATH) – 77 Indian and 12 Sri Lankan fishermen were on Tuesday (14) repatriated in line with the decision taken by two countries to set free fishermen in each other’s custody to defuse tension following the killing of an Indian fisherman last week, the Press Trust of India reported.

"77 Indian fishermen released by Sri Lankan Government, repatriated"

Rangana Herath 6 wicket haul leads Sri Lanka to thumping win over Bangladesh

(GALLE, LANKAPUVATH) – Sri Lanka Cricket team’s Rangana Herath became the most successful left-arm Spinner in Test Cricket on Saturday (11), claiming 6 for 59 to bowl his team to an emphatic 259-run victory against Bangladesh National Cricket team in the first Test at the Galle International Stadium.

"Rangana Herath 6 wicket haul leads Sri Lanka to thumping win over Bangladesh"

Sri Lanka releases 53 Indian fishermen as goodwill gesture

(COLOMBO, LANKAPUVATH) – Fifty-three Indian fishermen were on Friday (10) released from a Sri Lankan jail, days after the two countries decided to release fishermen in each other’s custody to defuse tension following the killing of an Indian fisherman allegedly by the Lankan Navy, the Press Trust of India reported.

"Sri Lanka releases 53 Indian fishermen as goodwill gesture"

Tamil Nadu fishermen call for State-wide shutdown over Sri Lanka

(TAMIL NADU, LANKAPUVATH) – Fishermen protests in Tamil Nadu’s Rameshwaram continue on the third consecutive day. The protest is being organised demanding compensation for 22-year-old fisherman K. Britso who was allegedly shot by a Sri Lankan Navy officer, the India Today reported on Friday (10).

"Tamil Nadu fishermen call for State-wide shutdown over Sri Lanka"