Category: Local News

The Sri Lankan government is in a dilemma due to some foreign governments refusing to collaborate in its efforts to verify information as regards those persons reported missing during the conflict. […]

The Sri Lanka Railways General Manager has requested retired engine drivers to report for duty on a contract basis because the ongoing railway strike had disrupted the train services, Railway Department sources said. […]

The Presidential Commission to Probe Disappearances will commence its first sitting in Jaffna today. […]

(Reuters) – The Sri Lankan rupee traded weaker on Thursday on importer dollar demand which outpaced thin greenback sales by exporters, forcing banks to switch to forward trades, dealers said. Dealers said the forward market was active as banks did not trade the spot rupee above 130.85 per dollar — a level seen as desirable […]

Popular actor turned politician Ravinda Yassas yesterday charged that there could be a political motive behind the sudden ban of the TV Drama ‘And Company’ which is being telecast over a private TV channel. […]

China and Sri Lanka could sign a free trade agreement by the end of the year, state news agency Xinhua cited Sri Lanka’s foreign minister as saying. Sri Lankan Foreign Minister G.L. Peiris who is on a four-day visit to China, said “the feasibility study is on the verge of completion”. […]

– by Janaka Alahapperuma – Assistant Secretary General of the United Nations and Assistant Administrator and Director of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and Regional Bureau for Asia and the Pacific, Mr Haoliang Xu called on President Mahinda Rajapaksa at Temple Trees this evening on 12 February. […]

UNP Central Provincial Council member Azath Salley has decided to no longer support the UNP after criticising the party for the candidates it had nominated for the upcoming elections. […]

President Mahinda Rajapaksa said that foreign saboteurs, which level baseless allegations against Sri Lanka should visit the country and have a first-hand experience about the reconciliation process and measures taken to strengthen communal harmony. […]

The European Union stated that it will actively support efforts to enhance accountability and reconciliation in Sri Lanka, including a credible and independent investigation into alleged war crimes. […]

– by Shenali D Waduge – “Counting other people’s sins does not make you a Saint”. “Others will be more likely to take your advice if you practice what you preach” Generally, anyone pointing fingers need to have a clean chit – in other words no one is entitled to accuse if their crimes deny […]

The Sri Lankan government is considering ban on sending its nationals as housemaids abroad, particularly to Middle Eastern countries.

At least five persons were killed and five others were injured when a van collided with a truck at the 233rd Kilometer post between Mankulam and Kilinochchi on the A-9 road, this morning, police said. […]

– by Shenali D Waduge – The mainstream news released what is said to be the script of the supposed Resolution (3rd) America is hoping to pass in Geneva next month. It is a calculated move to send 2 messages to Sri Lanka’s leaders – to subtly give a clue what US wants and how […]

The police have arrested 33 persons for begging in public places in a raid carried out in Colombo last night. […]

FILE PHOTO – The Indian Coast Guard has arrested 25 Sri Lankan fishermen for trespassing into Indian waters in Nagapattinam. The Coast Guard has also seized five boats and 5000 kg fish. […]