Winning The Peace : Sri Lanka Reconciliation File

Winning the Pace is a video documentary about the concept of 5Rs (Reconstruction, Reintegration, Rehabilitation, Resettlement & Reconciliation)- the founding principles of Sri Lanka’s Reconciliation Process and how they are being put into practice by Sri Lanka Army . Directed by Daniel Ridicki and produced by Video Image (Pvt) Ltd this video gives vital insight […]





Litro, Laugfs seek gas price hike

Litro and Laugf Gas companies formally requested the Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) to increase the price of the LP 12.5 kg gas cylinder by Rs 700 from the beginning of next year. The companies cite the rise in global gas prices as the reason for such a demand. […]



Robbing the victory of Sri Lanka’s Ranaviruwan through Commissions – Latest Stratagems

– by Shenali D Waduge – When the country has allocated Rs.59million to send its delegation to Geneva in March 2013 to defend the country against mounting human rights allegations the simple question is why has it been so difficult to defend the country against terrorists – banned by the very nations making the allegations? […]



JHU calls for the arrest of PM

Prime Minister D. M Jayarathne should immediately resign or he should be arrested immediately if he fails to divulge the name of the official who had asked for the clearance of a container which had 131 Kg of heroin, the Jathika Hela Urumaya said. […]



Japanese Envoy Yasushi Akashi Calls on President Rajapaksa

Senior Japanese diplomat Mr. Yasushi Akashi called on President Mahinda Rajapaksa this morning at the President’s House. The President and Mr. Akashi discussed a number of matters including progress on the Lessons Learnt and Reconciliation Commission (LLRC), the overall reconciliation process and general bilateral relations between Sri Lanka and Japan. […]



Sri Lanka’s threats to Journalists – the Paul Harris episode

– by Shenali D Waduge – In November 2002, a writer and military analyst working in Sri Lanka between 1996 and 2002 as special correspondent for Jane’s Intelligence Review and the London Daily Telegraph was given 24 hours notice by the Ranil Wickremasinghe Government to leave the country. The reason for his cancelation of visa […]



Rajapaksa to pay last respects to Mandela

President Mahinda Rajapaksa will leave for South Africa to pay his last respects to late Nelson Mandela, an anti-apartheid icon and the country’s first black president, the Presidential Spokesman Mohan Samaranayake said. […]



DIG transfers

Eight Deputy Inspector Generals (DIGs) had been transferred with effect from December 10 by Inspector General of Police (IGP) N. K. Illangakoon, the Police Department said. The transfers had been based on service requirements with the approval of the Secretary of the Defence the Police Department said. […]



Ajantha Mendis signs for Sydney Thunder

Sri Lanka spinner Ajantha Mendis, has signed with Sydney Thunder for the upcoming season of Big Bash League. He is the second Sri Lanka player to sign for Thunder after Tillakaratne Dilshan joined them last month. […]






Australia tougher than ever on illegal boat arrivals

Anti-people smuggling measures the Australian government had introduced, including a ban on permanent protection visas for people who arrived before July 19 this year, demonstrated the strength of the government’s resolve, Immigration and Border Protection Minister Scott Morrison said. […]