Notorious underworld figure Dalath Kumara alias ?Raththa? arrested

New Maldives Ambassador to Sri Lanka presents his credentials

The New Maldives Ambassador to Sri Lanka Omar Abdul Razzak, presented his credentials to President Maithripala Sirisena today. Razzak completed Masters of Business Administration (International) from Edith Cowen University of Australia. Previous work experience of Omar Abdul Razzak includes the post of Minister of States for Home Affairs, Project Monitoring at the Ministry of Finance and Treasury where he was responsible for monitoring the development of all projects in the country funded thro

01 Feb, 2019

UNF submits proposal to Speaker to form National Government

The United National Front (UNF) has submitted a proposal to Speaker Karu Jayasuriya to form a National Government. Leader of the House Lakshman Kiriella said that the?proposal was submitted in order to increase the number if cabinet Ministers. At present the cabinet cannot exceed 30 Ministers but that can change if there is a?National Government. As a result the UNF has submitted a proposal on forming a National Government to increase the number of cabinet Ministers. (Colombo Gazette)

01 Feb, 2019

Sri Lanka condemns terrorist attack in Colombia

The Government of Sri Lanka strongly condemned the terrorist attack by the ELN at the Police Academy in Bogot?, Colombia on 17?January 2019. A Foreign Ministry statement issued today said that the Government and the people of Sri Lanka convey their deepest condolences to the families of the victims and wish those who were injured a speedy recovery. While expressing solidarity with the Government of Colombia, the Government of Sri Lanka urges the international community to join hands to effecti

31 Jan, 2019