Soldier killed in explosion

Shavendra says journo after him

Sri Lanka?s Deputy Permanent representative to the United Nations Major General Shavendra Silva has said that a certain foreign journalist is all out to discredit him just before the UN Human Rights Council session in Geneva. The UN has been criticized for appointing Silva to the Special Advisory Council on peacekeeping operations owing to the war crimes allegations raised against him by some human rights groups. Silva told State radio that a certain journalist who always acts with malicious i

16 Feb, 2012

EU calls for restraint in the Maldives

The European Union (EU) has called for restraint from all sides in the Maldives following political tensions resulting from the resignation of former President Mohammad Nasheed. A statement from the EU office in Colombo said that EU Heads of Mission (HoMs) accredited to the Maldives resident in Colombo are currently visiting the Maldives and have had talks with government officials and political actors. EU HoMs note with concern ongoing political tensions and urge all sides to exercise restrai

14 Feb, 2012

Germany apologizes over LTTE stamps

The German postal department has apologized over the distribution of LTTE stamps saying it was done unintentionally. Following reports, which appeared in LTTE-affiliated websites and media regarding the issuing of personalised stamps in Germany depicting symbols of the LTTE, the Embassy of Sri Lanka in Germany registered Sri Lanka?s vehement protest and deep concern on the issue to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Federal Republic of Germany. The Foreign Ministry said that while expressi

13 Feb, 2012