Passenger arrested at BIA with heroin in his stomach

India and Sri Lanka discuss strengthening of bilateral ties

India and Sri Lanka today discussed the need to further strengthen the bilateral ties between both countries. Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe, who is on a visit to Singapore, held talks today with India’s Union Cabinet Minister for External Affairs M.J. Akbar. During the meeting both sides discussed bilateral and regional issues, including issues related to regional security. The Indian Minister appreciated the role played by Sri Lanka to maintain security and peace in the Indian ocean. (

01 Sep, 2016

Indians in Malaysia stage protest against Mahinda’s visit

Some 50 people of Indian ethnicity have gathered outside the Putra World Trade Centre in Malaysia?today to protest against visiting former Sri Lankan politician Mahinda Rajapaksa, whom they dubbed a ?war criminal?. The group claimed Indian Malaysians have been insulted by Rajapaksa?s presence in the country and criticised the government for according ?VIP treatment? at the International Conference of Asian Political Parties (ICAPP) to the Sri Lankan whom they accused of having killed thousands

02 Sep, 2016

US says Sri Lanka has made progress on human rights

The United States says Sri Lanka has made progress on democratic rights, reconciliation, rule of law, and freedom of expression. The US Ambassador to Sri Lanka, Atul Keshap, speaking at the Trade and Investment Facilitation Agreement (TIFA) Inter-sessional discussions in Colombo today, said that the changes in Sri Lanka have created new trade and investment opportunities between Sri Lanka and the rest of the world, laying the foundation for new markets, new industries, and new jobs. “Indeed, S

01 Sep, 2016