Susil resigns from UPFA General Secretary post

Monks from Myanmar refused visa at Katunayake Airport

A group of monks from Myanmar have been refused a visa at the Katunayake Airport by immigration officers. Sources said that seven monks had been refused entry at the airport. The Government had earlier decided to suspend issuing visas for tourists from Myanmar following fears that Rohingya Muslims may attempt to enter Sri Lanka to seek refuge. Sources said that a discussion was held today between officials of the Immigration Department and the Foreign Ministry where the decision not to grant

18 Sep, 2017

Government decides not to debate Disappearance Bill on Thursday

The?Government has decided not to debate the Enforced Disappearance Bill on Thursday, September 21. Government spokesman, Minister Gayantha Karunathilake said that it has been decided not to debate the International Convention for the Protection of All Persons from Enforced Disappearances Bill this week. The joint opposition had earlier called for the Bill to be removed from the Parliament order paper this week. Sri Lanka signed the International Convention for the Protection of All Persons f

18 Sep, 2017

At least six injured following building collapse in Ahangama

At least six people sustained injuries after a building under construction collapsed in Ahangama today. The building was said to be a hotel.

18 Sep, 2017