UN panel of experts call for submissions

The UN panel of experts advising the Secretary General on alleged violations of international human rights and humanitarian law during the final stages of the conflict in Sri Lanka has called for written submissions. Those who wish to make submissions may make one written submission not exceeding ten pages. It must include the contact details […]



Undergrads attack Ruhuna VC; Vice Chancellor receives outdoor treatment: Senior Student Advisor also assaulted:

Ruhuna University Vice Chancellor Prof Susirith Mendis was attacked by a group of undergraduates when he went to settle a clash between two student groups of the Humanities Faculty yesterday morning. The Vice Chancellor who received injuries obtained outdoor treatment from the Matara General Hospital, said a spokesman for the Hospital Police Post. […]



Minister G L Peiris Refutes LTTE Propaganda in London

Onlanka News – By Janaka Alahapperuma Delivering the Keynote Address of the first Dialogue between the International Institute of Strategic Studies (IISS) in London and the Ministry of External Affairs of Sri Lanka, the External Affairs Minister Professor G.L Peiris said that it is regrettable that groups close to the LTTE, knowing very well that […]



Fonseka’s petition up for debate today

The Court of Appeal has decided to debate the petition filed by imprisoned former Army Commander Sarath Fonseka today. The petition challenges the verdict of the 2nd Court Martial against him. […]



All parties in UK ready to help Sri Lanka today – CPA UK

All parties in the United Kingdom stand by you and are ready to help Sri Lanka today. We are happy that terrorism has gone away from this island; that reconstruction, rejuvenation and reconciliation is the order of the day, said Paul Murphy MP (Labour), leader of the visiting Parliamentary delegation from the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association […]



Ranil and GL in London

The Sri Lankan foreign minister and the leader of the opposition will both be in London next week to meet British political leaders. Prof GL Peiris visits London to deliver the keynote address at a conference by International Institute on Strategic Studies (IISS) on “Sri Lanka Foreign Ministry Dialogue”. […]



Govt. introducing new breed of ‘terrorism’, says UNP

The government is trying to cover its inabilities to bring down the cost of living by showing a new kind of ‘terrorism’ said United National Party (UNP) spokesman Gayantha Karunatilleke this morning. Addressing journalists during a media briefing at the Opposition Leader’s office in Colombo, Parliamentarian Karunatilleke said earlier the government was harping on Tiger […]



WITH PROPER TEAMWORK, WE CAN BEAT AUSTRALIA, SAYS SANGAKKARA

If Sri Lankan players worked as a team, there is no reason why they cannot defeat Australia, says Captain of the Sri Lankan Cricket Team Kumar Sangakkara. He said this last night, prior to the team’s departure to take part in the upcoming tour of Australia which commences this Friday. […]



TWO KILLED IN GAMPAHA AFTER MUSICAL SHOW

October 17, 2010: Two persons were killed during a clash that broke out in the Kotugoda Arachchikattuwa area in Gampaha last night. Police said that the clash had taken place when an argument between groups broke out after a musical show in the area. […]



I WAS ABLE TO FULFILL THE PROMISE: MANJU WANNIARACHCHI

October 16, 2010: Commonwealth Games Gold medalist Manju Wanniarachchi, says that his next aim is to bring home a medal from the 2012 Olympic Games. “I went into the games with a lot of hope since I practiced very hard. Before I left for the games, I told my coach, Harsha that I will definitely […]



Mahinda – Singh hold Indo – Sri Lanka bilateral talks

President Mahinda Rajapaksa met Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh today (15) and discussed several matters of bilateral importance.President is in new Delhi where he attended the closing session of the 19th CWG. Sources said that both the leaders discussed on the progress of the joint programme to build 50,000 houses in the North and East […]



ATTACK ON RDA MEN REMOVING STRUCTURE: PS OPPOSITION LEADER, 4 OTHER REMANDED

October 15, 2010: The Opposition leader of the Ambagamuwa Pradeshiya Sabha and four others have been remanded for allegedly attacking officials of the Road Development Authority (RDA) who had been removing an unauthorised structure at the Norwood junction on the Hatton – Maskeliya main road yesterday. Three officials of the RDA, including the backhoe driver, […]



They’re all out: 33 miners raised safely in Chile

SAN JOSE MINE, Chile – The last of the Chilean miners, the foreman who held them together when they were feared lost, was raised from the depths of the earth Wednesday night — a joyous ending to a 69-day ordeal that riveted the world. No one has ever been trapped so long and survived. Luis […]



WANNIARACHCHI WINS BOXING GOLD AT COMMONWEALTH GAMES IN NEW DELHI

Manju Wanniarachchi won the Gold Medal for Sri Lanka at the Commonwealth Games Boxing Bantam Weight 56-kilo category a little while ago. […]



Online complaints from Oct.18

The Police Department introduced an online system today for the public to lodge complaints through an e-mail directly to the Inspector General of Police (IGP) Mahinda Balasuriya, it will commence operations from October 18. […]



Rajapaksa to hold talks with Manmohan

Courtesy: The Hindu – B. Muralidhar Reddy He will be the guest of honour at the closing ceremony of Commonwealth Games COLOMBO: Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa, who is the guest of honour at the closing ceremony of the Commonwealth Games in New Delhi on Thursday, will hold bilateral discussions with Prime Minister Manmohan Singh […]