Zoo, botanical gardens and national parks closed

Severe punishment sought on activist for showing Lanka film

Not satisfied with the Kuala Lumpur Magistrate?s Court imposition of a RM10,000 fine on activist Lena Hendry for showing a war film on Sri Lanka , the public prosecutor in Malaysia is now filing an appeal for a more severe punishment, Malaysiakini reported today. New Sin Yew told the news portal that his client had receive a letter informing her of the decision to appeal. ?Yes, the prosecutors are appealing the RM10,000 fine. Lena received the letter informing her of the matter,? he was quoted

08 Apr, 2017

Land reclamation of Colombo Port City proceeding rapidly

With Jun Hai 1, Asia’s largest trailing suction hopper dredger joining the construction fleet, the land reclamation of Colombo Port City, as a future city and long awaited by Sri Lankans, has been proceeding rapidly, the Xinhua news agency reported. The 1.4-billion-U.S. dollar project, which is currently under construction near the Colombo Harbor, is Sri Lanka’s largest foreign direct investment (FDI). “As a Sri Lankan, I feel so proud that I can be participating in the project and really look

08 Apr, 2017

Sri Lanka keen to boost and expand relations with Cyprus

Daya Pelpola, Sri Lanka?s Ambassador in Rome concurrently accredited to Cyprus, presented the Letter of Credence to Nicos Anastasiades, President of the Republic of Cyprus?at the Presidential Palace in Nicosia. Ambassador Pelpola during discussions with the Cypriot President conveyed Sri Lanka?s interest in strengthening and diversifying relations between the two countries, as there are many new opportunities available in Sri Lanka. Ambassador Pelpola briefed President Anastasiades on the init

07 Apr, 2017