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CID Has Detained The Person Who Was Alleged As Issued Death Threats To President

The Criminal Investigations Department(CID) officials have today (28) detained a person who was alleged to have issued  death threats to President Maithripala Sirisena through a social networking website on his arrival from Malaysia at Katunayake Babdaranaike International Airport.


The detained person has been remanded until 06th of May after being produced before the Colombo Magistrate Court today(28).

The suspect was remanded after the CID requested the court to remand him as further investigations required regarding the issuing of death threats to President Sirisena.

Sri Lanka To Establish Diplomatic Mission In Ethiopia

Sri Lankan Government has decided to establish a diplomatic mission in Ethiopia according to sources.

The Cabinet too granted it's approval to establish Diplomatic Relationships with Ethiopia  the sources  have stated.

Accordingly Sri Lankan High Commission is due to be established in Ethiopian Capital Adis Ababa where the headquarters of African Union is situated.

Foreign Minister Managala Samaraweera has presented the proposal to the Cabinet on establishing Diplomatic Mission in Ethiopia .

At present Sri Lanka is having diplomatic ties with 38 countries.

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A Group Of 21 Indian Fishermen arrested By Sri Lanka Navy At Sri Lankan Seas

Sri Lanka Navy with the assistance of Sri Lanka Coast Guard Officers have yesterday(27) detained 21 Indian Fishermen who were illegally fishing in Sri Lankan Waters at  South West of Thalaimannar(In Northern Province) .

 The three fishing boats which  the  Indian fishermen  were travelling in have also taken into the custody  according to reports.

After being produced before the Mannar Magistrate Court the group  of  21 detained Indian Fishermen have been remanded   until 11th of May .

Police Have Used Tear Gas To Disperse A Protest March Conducted By University Students In Colombo

The riot police have used tear gas to disperse a protest march conducted by a group of University Students at Colombo Fort this evening against the Private Medical Collage in Malabe.

Due to the Protest March of University Students a heavy traffic has been reported in and around Colombo Fort area it has been reported.