Term of Presidential Commission on SriLankan and Mihin extended

Sri Lankan cricketers accused of giving IPL priority

Sports Minister Dayasiri Jayasekera today accused some Sri Lankan cricketers of giving India priority and not the national team. He said that some cricketers undergo fitness programs in Sri Lanka but then play in India and not for the Sri Lanka team. “They go to play in India for the money,” the Minister said. The Sports Minister was referring to some Sri Lankan cricketers deciding to play for the IPL in India as opposed to giving priority for the Sri Lanka national team. Speaking at a media

21 Jun, 2017

US says attacks on religious places of worship reprehensible

The US Ambassador to Sri Lanka Atul Keshap says attacks against religious places of worship are reprehensible, whether in Sri Lanka, or in the United States of America, or anywhere around the world. Speaking at an?Iftar ceremony in Batticaloa the US Ambassador said that the Muslim community in Sri Lanka forms an integral part of Sri Lanka’s rich cultural heritage. “Muslims have been here for many centuries and have been contributing to the prosperity and happiness of this country. Despite the

21 Jun, 2017

Government studying strong statement by Asgiriya Chapter

The Government says it is studying the strong statement issued by the?Asgiriya Chapter yesterday. Cabinet spokesman Dr. Rajitha Senaratne said that the Government will respond to the statement after studying it. Dr. Rajitha Senaratne however said that monks should follow Buddhist teachings. The?Asgiriya Chapter yesterday demanded an end to attempts to silence Buddhist??monks who question politicians. The Registrar of the Asgiriya Chapter, the Venerable Dr. Medagama Dhammananda Thero, reading

21 Jun, 2017