TNA delegation in Canada to collect funds from supporters

Germany apologizes over LTTE stamps

The German postal department has apologized over the distribution of LTTE stamps saying it was done unintentionally. Following reports, which appeared in LTTE-affiliated websites and media regarding the issuing of personalised stamps in Germany depicting symbols of the LTTE, the Embassy of Sri Lanka in Germany registered Sri Lanka?s vehement protest and deep concern on the issue to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Federal Republic of Germany. The Foreign Ministry said that while expressi

13 Feb, 2012

US to support resolution on Sri Lanka at UNHRC

The US government is to support a resolution against Sri Lanka at the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC) when it convenes later this month. US Under-Secretary of State for Civilian Security, Democracy, and Human Rights Maria Otero told reporters that the US position was communicated to President Mahinda Rajapaksa when she met the latter in Colombo today. She said that the resolution will give the Sri Lankan government an opportunity to address some human rights concerns, including those raised ov

13 Feb, 2012

Teen killed during training

A 19 year old boy died in hospital today after being punched by a coach during training for a boxing match at a school in Kottawa, the police media unit said. The police said that the boy, B. Hewawasam, had taken ill after being punched by the coach and he was admitted to hospital last Sunday. The boy was initially admitted to the Homagama hospital but was later transferred to the Colombo national hospital where he died. According to the police two boxing coaches were arrested over the incide

10 Feb, 2012