Sri Lanka frees 13 Tamil Nadu fishermen

Canada, Sri Lanka discuss fully-fledged Code Share Agreement

Canada and Sri Lanka have discussed and agreed in principle to have a fully-fledged Code Share Agreement, the Sri Lankan High Commission in Canada said. The discussion took place on the sidelines of the 39th tri-annual Assembly of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) which was held in Montreal, Canada. The Sri Lankan delegation was led by Ahmed A. Jawad, Representative of Sri Lanka to the ICAO and High Commissioner to Canada. The ICAO is a UN specialized Agency established in 1

09 Oct, 2016

Samaraweera and Sarath Weerawansa further remanded

United People’s Freedom Alliance (UPFA) Parliamentarian Jayantha Samaraweera and Sarath Weerawansa, brother of Parliamentarian Wimal Weerawansa were further remanded in two separate cases today. Samaraweera and Sarath Weerawansa were arrested over allegations they misused Government vehicles when the former Government was in power. Samaraweera and Sarath Weerawansa were further remanded till October 24th when they were produced in court today. (Colombo Gazette)

10 Oct, 2016

Basil, Balasuriya appear before Presidential Commission

Former Economic Affairs Minister Basil Rajapaksa and former Inspector General of Police (IGP) Mahinda Balasuriya appeared before the Presidential Commission of inquiry today. Rajapaksa was asked to appear before the Commission to make a statement over allegations raised against him. Balasuriya was asked to appear before the Commission to respond to allegations he?misused his powers when he was the IGP. (Colombo Gazette)

10 Oct, 2016