Over 1000 prisoners freed

US to work with Sri Lanka Navy for maritime security and stability

The United States (US) says it will look to work with the Sri Lanka Navy?for maritime security and stability. The USS New Orleans (LPD 18) with embarked 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) will arrive in Sri Lanka for a port visit on July 24.? The ship and embarked MEU will be?in Sri Lanka to increase bilateral ties with the Sri Lankan Navy and provide US support and training for humanitarian assistance and disaster relief. ?The 21st century is in many ways the Indo-Pacific century, and Sri L

22 Jul, 2016

Opposition raises concerns over submissions sought from diaspora

The joint opposition today raised concerns over a call for submissions from the Sri Lankan diaspora on a judicial mechanism with a special counsel to take the reconciliation process forward. Mahajana Eksath Peramuna (MEP) leader and joint opposition member Dinesh Gunawardena told Parliament today that the submissions had been called for by the Foreign Ministry without informing Parliament. He read a notice issued by the Sri Lankan Embassy in the US which states that the Consultation Task Force

22 Jul, 2016

Pakistan confirms talks underway with Sri Lanka for four A330s

Pakistan’s national air carrier, PIA, confirmed it is in talks with Sri Lanka to take four wide-bodied planes on rent which it will use for its premium flights to London that PIA intends to start from August 14, officials told The Express Tribune. In addition to the planes, PIA will also get the services of its accompanying crew. After plans for the UK route were approved by its board of directors, the PIA management has been busy preparing for the flights. In this regard, talks were held with

22 Jul, 2016