Nissanka and Palitha ordered to appear in court over allegations

Iran’s leader sees political will to boost ties with Sri Lanka

The President of Iran Hassan Rouhani offered congratulations to the Sri Lankan people and government over the South Asian country’s Independence Day. In a message released to his Sri Lankan counterpart, Maithripala Sirisena, Rouhani felicitated Sri Lanka on its 69th Independence Day, Tasnim News Agency reported. The Iranian president expressed confidence that amicable ties and cooperation between Tehran and Colombo would further expand in various spheres in light of the political will of the t

04 Feb, 2017

President slams elements working against reconciliation

President Mathripala Sirisena today slammed elements working against the reconciliation process in the country. Speaking at the 69th Independence Day celebrations at Galle Face, the President said that the?reconciliation process has drawn the praise of those in Sri Lanka and overseas. He said that those working against the?reconciliation process are clearly working against the country. Sirisena said the Government is committed to give priority to National reconciliation and unity. The Presid

04 Feb, 2017

World?s longest flight from Doha to Auckland to fly over Sri Lanka

Qatar Airways?s flight between Doha and Auckland on Sunday (Today) is the world?s longest scheduled passenger flight. Qatar?s latest route has a flight time of 16 hours and 20 minutes. The 9,032 mile journey will begin at 5:10am from Doha (local time). The flight is scheduled to arrive in Auckland at 7:30am (local time) on Monday, Pakistan Today reported. Operated by the carrier?s Boeing 777-200LR Qatar Airways? flight 920 will pass above Dubai, northern Oman, the south of India as well as Sri

05 Feb, 2017