President asserts will not invite foreign troops

Comprehensive probe sought on group behind Hambantota clash

A comprehensive investigation has been sought on the group involved in?the Hambantota clash. The opposition claimed that thugs linked to the Government were involved in the clash. Opposition Parliamentarian Namal Rajapaksa said that a group had been taken from Colombo to Hambantota to attack the opposition supporters during the opening of the Chinese funded investment zone. Finance Minister Ravi Karunanayake however insisted that no one was taken from Colombo and that those involved in the cl

09 Jan, 2017

President asserts coat, tie not a must for state officials

President Maithripala Sirisean today asserted that Government officials will not be required to wear a?coat and tie for events, unless it is really required. The President said that the local environment must be taken into consideration when dressing for state events. He noted that in other South Asian counties, Government officials dress according to their culture and to suit the environment. The President said that Government officials?wear a?coat and tie?as a result of a circular issued by

09 Jan, 2017

President says unity Government cannot be toppled

President Maithripala Sirisena says the unity Government cannot be toppled. The President was speaking at an event held at the BMICH today to mark the second anniversary since he took office. “No one can topple this Government,” he said. The President noted the support he received from the United National Party (UNP) to win?the 2015 January 8 election. He said the country can move forward as a Nation and he invited all political parties and individuals to support the policies of?his Governme

08 Jan, 2017