UNF meets Elections Commissioner

Chargesheet filed against Indian film executive in LTTE revival case

India’s National Investigation Agency (NIA) filed a chargesheet against a man who was working as a production executive in the Tamil film industry in connection with a case related to the revival of the LTTE in India and Sri Lanka. Lingam A alias Adilingam is the 14th accused to be named in the chargesheet. So far, 16 people have been named as accused in the case. The National Investigation Agency (NIA) said Adilingam has been charged with conspiring and acting to revive the proscribed terror

17 Feb, 2024

US sees Sri Lanka as a great comeback story

US Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asia, Donald Lu, hailed Sri Lanka as an example of the success of the administration?s Indo-Pacific strategy in collaboration with partners such as India. However, he also warned both Delhi and Dhaka that the security situation born out of the Rohingya refugee crisis and the general instability in Myanmar will worsen and continue to have implications for neighbours. Offering a glimpse into Washington DC?s thinking into India?s neighbourhood

18 Feb, 2024

US says free press isn?t an adversary to Sri Lanka

The United States says a free press is not an adversary to Sri Lanka but is one of its greatest allies, paving the way for a resilient and flourishing society. Under Secretary of State for Public Diplomacy, Elizabeth Allen, said that when Sri Lanka?s Parliament passed the Online Safety Bill in January, the United States voiced concerns over its potential effects on freedom of expression, innovation, and privacy. “It?s common to hear arguments against unfettered freedom of expression.? Critics

19 Feb, 2024