I have proof – Hulugalle

Director General of the Media Center for National Security, Lakshman Hulugalle said today that he had proof to believe that the cause of the shooting in Katuwana was due to an internal conflict within the JVP. […]



We are nearing our retirement age – Dilshan

Tilakaratne Dilshan said that he, Kumar Sangakkara and Mahela Jayawardane are nearing their retirement age. “After the next World Cup we would be gone. I think Mahela will have to shoulder the burden till the next World Cup,” Dilshan said in an interview with espncricinfo.com after a training session at the R Premadasa Stadium. […]



Cuba, Sri Lanka vow to boost cooperation

Sri Lanka’s President Mahinda Rajapaksa, left, sits with Cuba’s President Raul Castro inside Revolution Palace in Havana, Cuba, on Saturday (June 16). Image courtesy – Suomen Kuvalehti.fi Cuban President Raul Castro and visiting President Mahinda Rajapaksa of Sri Lanka agreed Saturday to further strengthen cooperation between their countries. […]



Birthday tribute to Dr. Gotabhaya Rajapaksa (June 20th 2012) : Reflections of the War Hero and Patriotic Legend of our times

Onlanka News – By Dr. Telli C Rajaratnam “Some men are born great, some achieve greatness, and some have greatness thrust upon them”-William Shakespeare * Born – June 20, 1949 * Appointed Defence Secretary in 2005 * Joined Sri Lanka Army in 1971 * Commanded 1st Battalion of Gajaba Regiment in Vadamarachchi in 1987 * […]






Two killed in shooting at JVP rally

Two persons including a female were killed when a group of individuals on motorbikes had opened fire at a JVP rally today (15) evening at Katuwana in Hambantota, police spokesman SP Ajith Rohana said. […]







I’m ready to go back to jail – SF

Former Army Commander General Sarath Fonseka yesterday said in Colombo that he was prepared to go back to prison, if that was the price that had to be paid to topple the corrupt and dictatorial Mahinda Rajapaksa government. […]



I will not join the government – SF

Former Army Commander Sarath Fonseka stated today (June 14) that his primary goal was to begin his new political journey while adding that he had no intention of joining the government and would work for the common opposition. […]



China’s top legislator vows further ties with Sri Lankan parliament

Wu Bangguo (R), chairman of the Standing Committee of China’s National People’s Congress (NPC), shakes hands with Chamal Rajapaksa, Speaker of the Sri Lankan Parliament, in Beijing, capital of China, June 13, 2012. (Xinhua/Ju Peng) BEIJING, June 13 (Xinhua) — China’s top legislator Wu Bangguo on Wednesday pledged to boost exchanges and cooperation with the […]