President leaves for Tajikistan to attend conference

SLRC journalist Mahesh Nissanka arrested over alleged assault

A senior journalist attached to the?Sri Lanka Rupavahini Corporation?(SLRC), Mahesh Nissanka, was arrested today over an alleged assault incident. The journalist was arrested after a complaint was filed with the Police over the incident.?(Colombo Gazette)

12 Jun, 2018

EU provides emergency relief to flood victims in Sri Lanka

Following the devastating floods and landslides which have struck Sri Lanka over the last weeks, the European Commission gave ?160 000 (approximately LKR 29 million)?in humanitarian funding to bring emergency assistance to the communities affected by the recent floods. Some 17,500 people in the seven most affected districts of the country will benefit from aid. Priority will be given to those who have been displaced. This EU funding supports the Sri Lanka Red Cross Society in delivering relief

12 Jun, 2018

Sri Lanka says US-North Korea leaders have set an example

Sri Lanka today said that the leaders of both the United States and the?Democratic People’s Republic of Korea have set an example following their meeting in Singapore today. Minister of Integration, Reconciliation and Official Languages, Mano Ganesan said that the meeting between US President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un sets an example for warring sides to engage in negotiations. “Despite all foul talks world shall salute both #trump & #kim for setting an example for talki

12 Jun, 2018