Sri Lanka raises concerns over North Korea nuclear test

Sajith wants death penalty for drug smugglers and terrorists

New Democratic Front Presidential candidate Sajith Premadasa says he will support implementing the death penalty for convicted drug smugglers and terrorists. He says his main opponent at the 16 November Presidential election does not support the death penalty. However, he says his stand is to implement the death penalty for convicted drug smugglers and terrorists. Premadasa expressed these views at an election rally in Akmeemana today. His stand contradicts the position taken earlier by Fina

24 Oct, 2019

Gotabaya releases manifesto giving priority to economy, security

Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) Presidential candidate Gotabaya Rajapaksa released his election manifesto today which gives priority to improving the economy and protecting national security. Speaking at an event held to launch the manifesto at the Nelum Pokuna Mahinda Rajapaksa Theatre, Rajapaksa said that his policy will be to ensure the country is not divided and that the same law applies to the entire country. He said that his Government will not allow outsiders to interfere in Sri Lank

25 Oct, 2019

EU notes polls important for reconciliation process in Sri Lanka

The European Union (EU) has noted that the upcoming Presidential election is important for Sri Lanka to continue making progress on its path of reform and national reconciliation. In response to an invitation by the Election Commission, the European Union has deployed an EU Election Observation Mission to Sri Lanka to observe the presidential election, scheduled for 16 November 2019. The EU has a long history of accompanying the electoral process in Sri Lanka and has deployed EOMs on five prev

24 Oct, 2019