Sri Lanka appeals for debt moratorium from donor agencies

Three killed after drowning in Ellewala waterfall

Three people were killed today after drowning while bathing at the Ellewala waterfall in Wellawaya. A group of six people had gone for a bath while on holiday in the area. The Police said that the the three victims were among four people who drowned. One person was rescued while the others had died. The Police said that the bodies of two victims were recovered. A number of incidents related to drowning have been reported over the past few weeks. Victims of drowning have been reported from

05 Feb, 2022

Foreign Minister Peiris in Delhi for wide-ranging discussions

Foreign Minister, Professor G. L. Peiris arrived in New Delhi today on an official visit, the Indian Foreign Ministry said. Peiris is scheduled to have wide-ranging discussions with the Indian Government during his two day visit. The Sri Lankan Foreign Minister will hold talks with his Indian counterpart Dr. S. Jaishankar in New Delhi as well as other Indian Government representatives. In a message to mark Sri Lanka’s Independence anniversary, Jaishankar had noted the importance of relations

06 Feb, 2022

Foreign Ministry rejects claims by human rights lawyer

The Foreign Ministry has rejected claims made by prominent human rights lawyer Ambika Satkunanathan in a testimony she gave at the European Parliament’s Subcommittee on Human Rights. Issuing a statement today, the Foreign Ministry noted with concern what it claims are numerous misleading statements contained in the testimony of the Chairperson of the Neelan Tiruchelvam Trust Ambika Satkunanathan, during an exchange of views on the situation of human and labour rights in Sri Lanka at the Europea

04 Feb, 2022