Speaker urged to allocate separate land for protesters

China meeting with MR termed a ?courtesy call?

The meeting between China?s Vice-Minister of Foreign Affairs Liu Zhenmin and former President Mahinda Rajapaksa in Colombo last week was a ?courtesy call?, a spokesman for Rajapaksa told the South China Morning Post. The South China Morning Post said that adding a fresh twist to what would otherwise be a plain vanilla diplomatic visit by the Chinese special envoy to Sri Lanka last week, former China-friendly president Mahinda Rajapaksa tweeted a picture of himself posing with the Chinese specia

13 Oct, 2015

US navy assists Sri Lanka clear underwater mines

The US Navy recently concluded a two-week training session in Trincomalee to equip and support Sri Lanka?s underwater demining efforts. Working with scan sonars and robots donated by the U.S. Navy, the Sri Lankan Navy enhanced its ability to search, locate, and provide information on any unknown items underwater, including unexploded ordnance from the conflict in Trincomalee Harbor. ?The United States is committed to aiding demining efforts across Sri Lanka, whether on land or at sea,? said U.S

13 Oct, 2015

Wallapatta worth Rs. 9.3 million seized at BIA

A local passenger who had attempted to smuggle over Rs 9 million worth of wallapatta (Gyrinops Walla) was arrested at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) today. The customs department said that the 43 year old man was arrested at the departure lounge of the airport with 23.3 kg of wallapatta chips valued at Rs. 9.3 Million. He had attempted to take the stock to the United Arab Emirates when he was arrested. Investigations are being carried?out by the Deputy Director of Customs Mihira

13 Oct, 2015