Jayalalithaa thanks Wigneswaran

Chief Minister Jayalalithaa on Saturday thanked Chief Minister of Sri Lanka’s Northern Province C.V. Wigneswaran, who had extended his wishes on her recent victory in the Assembly polls.



Probe if Sampur incident was premeditated

Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe yesterday requested Tri Forces’ chiefs to investigate whether the incident at Sampur Maha Vidyalaya, Trincomalee was premeditated and targeted at the G7 Summit.



Simplicity shines in multihued surroundings

Among the flamboyant leaders, elegantly dressed in Western attire or in colorful national dresses one man stood in a simple white spotless national dress, his face reflecting an aura of contentment.



Price of vehicles to increase once again

Prices of Vehicles have increased once again with effect from today.



Xi offers condolences over Sri Lanka floods, landslides

Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday sent a message of condolences to his Sri Lankan counterpart Maithripala Sirisena over the devastating floods and landslides that hit the country last week.



Sri Lanka seek revenge after first Test thrashing by England

Sri Lanka captain Angelo Mathews said the “weather can be a factor but it can’t be an excuse” as his side look to draw level in their Test series against England.



Abusing Navy officer: MR calls for probe into CM’s conduct

Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa yesterday urged the government to probe the conduct of Eastern Province Chief Minister Z. A. Nazeer, who had verbally abused Captain I.R Premaratne at a event at a school function at Sampoor on May 20.



Tri-Forces to shun EP Chief Minister

The Tri-Forces have decided not to attend any functions attended by the Eastern Province Chief Minister Nazeer Ahamed and has prohibited him from entering any of their camps.



Sri Lankan rupee forwards end little changed

Sri Lankan rupee forwards were little changed at the close of trade on Wednesday amid apprehension the currency would weaken on a possible increase in government spending after the country’s worst natural disaster since 2004, dealers said.



SLAF training helicopter makes hard landing in Hingurakkgoda

A Bell 206 helicopter belonging to the Sri Lanka Air Force made a hard landing at the Hingurakkgoda air base, the SLAF Spokesman said.



Must ensure the Megapolis is a livable place: Ranil

Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe said yesterday that the recent floods had shown that the government should ensure that the Western Region, which is to be converted into a big city under the Megapolis plan, was a livable city



Pursuing peace gently in Sri Lanka – International New York Times

The International New York Times in an article titled “Pursuing peace gently in Sri Lanka” published on 12 May 2016 discussed President Maithripala Sirisena’s commitment to promote reconciliation, accountability and human rights in the country.



Korea to sign deal with Sri Lanka on new town development

South Korea’s government said Tuesday that it plans to sign an initial deal with Sri Lanka on the development of the Sri Lankan capital of Colombo and adjacent areas.



Sri Lanka floods expected to cost at least $1.5 billion

The cost of Sri Lanka’s landslides and floods will be between $1.5 billion and $2 billion at the minimum, the government said on Monday…



Insurance claims being settled

Finance companies are gearing to pay insurance claims forwarded by companies and individuals.



President visits flood victims

President Maithripala Sirisena yesterday (May 22) made an observation visit to Wellampitiya, Meethotamulla and Kolonnawa to look into the issues of the victims of the flood in the areas.