Navy detains 37 Indians for poaching in Sri Lankan waters

Russia and Sri Lanka aim to strengthen military cooperation

Russian Deputy Defense Minister Anatoly Antonov and Sri Lanka’s Defense Secretary Karunasena Hettiarachchi during a bilateral meeting on Sunday pledged to deepen military cooperation between the two countries, according to a statement issued by the Russian ministry. The meeting was held on the sidelines of the 15th Asia Security Summit, or the Shangri-La Dialogue, currently underway in Singapore and bringing together regional defense officials and Western military officials to discuss the press

05 Jun, 2016

China tells Lanka to be cautious on proposals made by UNHRC

China says it is against outside interference in domestic affairs?and advised Sri Lankan leaders to see that the reconciliation mechanisms suggested by the UN Human Rights Council do not themselves create new conflicts. The Chinese Ambassador in Lanka, Yi Xianliang also said that China wants its projects in Sri Lanka to be Joint Ventures either with local Lankan companies and state organizations or with foreign companies, including Indian companies. He told the Regional Center for Strategic St

07 Jun, 2016

Health Minister proposes testing blood of foreign tourists

Health Minister Dr Rajitha Senaratne has proposed testing the blood of?foreigners who visit Sri Lanka in order to control the spread of Malaria and AIDS. A statement from the Health Ministry quoted the Minister as saying blood samples should be taken from foreign nationals who arrive at the Katunayake airport. He said that blood samples should also be taken from?foreigners and locals employed at hotels and?in the tourism sector. The Minister said such measures will help control the spread of

06 Jun, 2016