Minister says land and police powers must be devolved

Malaysia to grant e-visa to Sri Lanka from November

An agreement has been reached to implement e-Visa for Sri Lankan tourists visiting Malaysia and this is expected to be finalised in November, Malaysia’s Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said. Ahmad Zahid, who is also Home Minister, expressed the hope that the matter could be finalised when Malaysia attends an international meeting in Sri Lanka in November, the Bernama news agency reported. ?Although we have had a soft launch of the e-Visa system, we hope to finalise its i

22 Jul, 2016

Nigerian President briefed on developments in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka?s High Commissioner to Nigeria Thambirajah Raveenthiran presented his Credentials to Muhammadu Buhari the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria at the Presidential Villa at Abuja. The High Commissioner was accompanied by Thushara S. Gamage the Attach? Administration and Miss. H.P. Chandrika the Attach? Accounts of the High Commission. After the presentation of the Letter of Credence the High Commissioner was given an audience with the Nigerian President. The High Commissioner

22 Jul, 2016

Mahinda Rajapaksa accused of making Sri Lanka a mini China

Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa was today accused of making Sri Lanka a mini China when his Government was in office. Speaking in Parliament today Minister Kabir Hashim said that Rajapaksa brought down workers and several other items from China without having any formal agreement between both countries.

22 Jul, 2016