UGC writes to Defence Ministry over security
(UTV|COLOMBO) – The University Grants Commission, the apex body of the University System in Sri Lanka has requested the Ministry of Defence to carry-out a comprehensive...
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Kirstjen Nielsen: US Homeland Security chief resigns
(UTV|COLOMBO) – The US Secretary of Homeland Security Kirstjen Nielsen, who enforced some of President Trump’s controversial border policies, has resigned. Ms Nielsen called it “an...
Saudi Arabia calls on Security Council to condemn Houthi attack on oil tanker
UTV | COLOMBO – The Kingdom has urged the UN’s Security Council to condemn Tuesday’s attack by Iran-backed Houthis on a Saudi Arabian oil tanker...
Iraq PM security commander killed in armed clash
UTV | Samarra, Iraq- A general charged with ensuring security ahead of a visit by Iraq’s prime minister was killed Tuesday in a shootout with...
Social media misused to spread extremism, security experts say
UTV | COLOMBO – Extremists misuse social media platforms to spread false ideologies and hatred, which go against the true message of Islam, security experts...
Security personnel foil bank robbery
UTV | COLOMBO – One of the robbers who had attempted to rob a state bank in Ahangama was hospitalized after he was shot at...
Election Commission takes new steps to improve security at polling centers
UTV | COLOMBO – The Chairman of Election Commission, Mahinda Deshapriya says a full effort will be taken to count votes at polling centers at...
Security official in critical condition after grenade attack in Galewala
(UDHAYAM, COLOMBO) – A security official of a private bank in Galewala town was subjected to a hand grenade attack this morning (09th Thursday). He...
Tight security in TN following Sasikala’s verdict
(UDHAYAM, COLOMBO) – Sasikala has planned a riot before surrendering after the Supreme Court found her guilty of aiding former Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J...
More security for Sumanthiran
(UDHAYAM, COLOMBO) – Speaker of the House, Karu Jayasuriya, and yesterday (9th February) informed Parliament that he ordered the relevant authorities to beef up TNA...