Australian delegation in talks with Defence Secretary

Sri Lanka?s interest in Tamil Nadu politics wanes

Sri Lanka is fast losing interest in Tamil Nadu politics?with issues concerning Tamils in Sri Lanka being addressed. Rajitha Senaratne, the spokesperson of the Cabinet who is considered to be close to President Maithripala Sirisena said that politicians in Sri Lanka are not concerned about Tamil Nadu, The Hindu newspaper reported. Asked why the interest has come down so much, Dr. Senaratne, who was a Minister in the Mahinda Rajapaksa Cabinet, says: ?When [former President Mahinda] Rajapaksa wa

23 Apr, 2016

Sri Lankan born Canadian politico to run for Liberal Party

Sri Lankan born Canadian politician?Rathika Sitsabaiesan is to contest the Canadian elections for the?Ontario Liberal Party. Sitsabaiesan, the former NDP MP for the Toronto-area riding of Scarborough?Rouge River submitted her nomination papers to the Ontario Liberal Party this week, The Huffington Post reported. She is seeking a seat in an upcoming byelection in Scarborough?Rouge River, vacant since longtime MPP Bas Balkissoon?s surprising resignation last month. The riding has been Liberal si

22 Apr, 2016

Pakistan President seeks increase in security ties with Sri Lanka

Pakistan President Mamnoon Hussain says Pakistan attaches great importance to its relations with Sri Lanka, which are cordial and friendly. Talking to Speaker Karu Jayasuriya?and his delegation comprising Minister of Budha Sasena, Justice and Labour Relations Dr. Wijedasa Rajapaksa, Senior Monks, Civil Servants and Academicians, he said that recent high-level exchanges have been very productive and are a testimony of dynamic cooperation between the two countries. The President said that both t

22 Apr, 2016