Earth slip causes devastation in Kotmale

LIOC seeks another fuel price hike

Indian Oil Company’s Sri Lanka unit has sought government approval for retail price hike in view of depreciating currency and rising crude prices globally. “We have asked the government to revise the prices of petrol and diesel,” said Suresh Kumar, IOC Lanka’s Managing Director. He said the request was made in view of the Sri Lankan rupees’ depreciation and the price escalation of fuel in the global market. IOC, which operates over 100 fuel stations throughout the island, raised the retail pr

03 Apr, 2012

Hillary will not meet the TNA

The U.S Embassy in Colombo says U.S Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has no plans to meet with the Tamil National Alliance next month. According to the Embassy the only scheduled meeting she has is with External Affairs Minister G.L Peiris on May 18 as was previously announced. ?Recent media reports incorrectly state that Secretary Clinton has invited the TNA to visit Washington.? The Secretary invited Minister GL Peiris to Washington on May 18 and welcomes that visit. While the United State

03 Apr, 2012

Opposition warns country at critical stage

The opposition warned in parliament today that the country was at a critical stage following the adoption of a resolution at the UN Human Rights Council recently. JVP MP Anura Kumar Dissanaike accused the government of making contradictory statements regarding its position on the resolution. He urged the government to make its stand clear as the country was at a critical stage with the U.S sponsored resolution being adopted by a majority at the UN Human Rights Council. Meanwhile UNP MP Lakshm

03 Apr, 2012