Sri Lanka warns Maldives against regional instability

Sri Lanka has warned the Maldives against “regional instability,” slamming a state of emergency declared here in the wake of an explosion on the presidential speedboat that has seen a cross-border killing and arrests. Soon after the statement was issued, Maldives lifted the state of emergency.

Sri Lankan ‘sniper’ was arrested on charge of bribery

A Sri Lankan national that the Maldives government claims had attempted to assassinate President Abdulla Yameen with a firearm was arrested not on a charge of attempted murder, but on a charge of “distributing money to groups and attempting to create unrest,” according to a reliable source.

Expulsion of ‘bomb plot suspect’ from Sri Lanka sparks diplomatic row

The expulsion of an 18-year-old Maldivian man from Sri Lanka on the request of the authorities here has sparked a diplomatic row. Sri Lanka’s foreign ministry has summoned High Commissioner Zahiya Zareer to express its displeasure, according to media reports.

Maldivian man found murdered in Sri Lanka

A 29-year-old Maldivian man was found dead in a paddy field in the outskirts of Colombo, Sri Lanka on Thursday. The deceased has been identified as Hussain Razeen ‘Rabarey,’ from the Hundred Flower house in the Henveiru ward of Malé. Razeen was a prime suspect in a murder committed in 2007.

Aitken Spence acquires two new resort properties

Police bust Maldivian drug network in Sri Lanka

SAHR expresses concern with arrest of former President Nasheed

Government and opposition send messages to mark Sri Lankan independence

Six senior government officials abused power in drug kingpin’s temporary release, says ACC

Government to build futsal pitch for expats in Lanka

Drug kingpin Shafaz appeals conviction at High Court

Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapakse arrives in the Maldives

Sri Lanka’s President Rajapakse to visit the Maldives on Wednesday

Maldivians in Sri Lanka unaffected by violence

Parliament approves ambassador for Sri Lanka as president withdraws nominee for EU post

Maldives signs maritime cooperation agreement with India and Sri Lanka

Maldives High Commission in Sri Lanka seeks Islam, Dhivehi teachers

Bank of Ceylon to arrange US$500 million credit exposure

Week in review: January 18 – 24

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