Head of Avant-Garde?s Maritime Security Division arrested

US calls for political devolution

The United States says some of the most important steps in achieving real reconciliation in Sri Lanka have not yet moved ahead and this includes dialogue with the TNA on political devolution. The US Ambassador in Sri Lanka said the US will continue to push for reconciliation and accountability in Sri Lanka. US Ambassador Michele J. Sison, speaking to Foreign Correspondents in Colombo, said that as the US examines the next step, they will renew its consideration of all mechanisms available, both

09 Apr, 2013

Sri Lankan asylum boat reaches Australia

A ramshackle fishing boat carrying suspected asylum seekers from Sri Lanka has made an astonishing arrival at the busy West Australian port of Geraldton, just 400km north of Perth, the Australian media reported. SBS news reported that stunned locals enjoying a lunchtime coffee at a harbourside eatery spotted the blue and white fishing vessel floating near the shore around 12 noon today (Tuesday). Despite Geraldton Port being one of Australia’s busiest regional ports, the boat with 66 people aboa

09 Apr, 2013

No room for ethno-nationalism

The government says there is no room for demands for ethno-nationalism in Sri Lanka and the aim of every citizen is to live in harmony throughout the country. A statement by the External Affairs Ministry said that efforts by interested parties to create communal discord in Sri Lanka will not succeed, despite their potential to vitiate the atmosphere that is currently required to conclude efforts at reconciliation. It also said that the Government of Sri Lanka is willing to conduct inquiries into

08 Apr, 2013