SJB does not support having a “peon” as Prime Minister

Norway suspends work permits

The Norwegian Ministry of Labour has decided that no more work permits will be granted for the time being, the Norwegian Embassy in Colombo said.This is due to the high number of applications and a need for more information about the qualifications and the documentation presented by skilled job-seekers from certain countries, Sri Lanka included.The Norwegian Embassy in Colombo also advised against private agents charging fees for assistance with visa applications to Norway.Many of these agents,

26 Oct, 2012

Gota says no ethnic conflict in Sri Lanka

Defence Secretary Gotabaya Rajapaksa says there was never an ethnic conflict in Sri Lanka although historically the Tamil community did face some issues. Speaking at a function in Colombo today Rajapaksa also said that the LTTE had no interest in peace but instead, it exploited the respite given through peace talks and ceasefires to kill its opponents and strengthen its offensive capabilities. ?Although it claimed to be fighting for the rights of the Tamil community by trying to establish a se

27 Oct, 2012

UN Rapporteur notes uncertainty in Sri Lanka

The UN Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights of internally displaced persons, Chaloka Beyani, says significant progress had been made since the end of the war in Sri Lanka but there was some uncertainty about the durability of the solutions that had been applied in the north of the country. Speaking to reporters at the UN yesterday Beyani recalled that his predecessor, Walter K?lin, had recommended that the country close camps and resettle people in the North. While part of the m

25 Oct, 2012