Supreme Court says Gota cannot be arrested

MR says he is committed to human rights

President Mahinda Rajapaksa on Monday reiterated that he stands committed to protect the human rights of his people. Speaking at the launch of the annual report of the country?s Central Bank, President Rajapaksa said that the government is also keen to ensure the peace which was achieved after 30 years of war is sustained. Sri Lanka will in May celebrate three years since the LTTE was defeated by the military after a bloody final battle which saw thousands killed on both sides. A UN report ho

09 Apr, 2012

Fire onboard Mihin Air

A Mihin Air passenger flight heading to Indonesia made an emergency landing at the Bandaranaika International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake this morning after a fire broke out on board the plane. The Mihin Air budget airline had just departed the Bandaranaika International Airport and was heading to Jakarta when the fire was reported in the plane. The aircraft then made a u-turn and returned to Colombo and made an emergency landing at the international airport. Meanwhile Mihin Lanka said that i

09 Apr, 2012

War won with local knowledge – Shavendra

Sri Lanka?s Deputy Permanent Representative to the UN Major General Shavendra Silva says the war against the LTTE was won using local knowledge and techniques and not with foreign guidance. Speaking at an event in Kukuleganga today, Silva said that the army also did not stick to manuals when fighting the rebels but instead adopted new strategies which were successful. Silva was part of the army during the final stages of the war against the LTTE which was led by former army commander Sarath Fo

07 Apr, 2012