UNP Central PC member Bandara arrested

Envoys to US, China, India among eight new diplomats approved by Parliament

The Parliament High Posts Committee has approved the appointment of eight new diplomats to represent Sri Lanka. The diplomats include new envoys to the US, China and India. Veteran columnist C A Chandraprema was approved as Sri Lanka’s new Permanent Representative to the UN in Geneva. Former Minister Milinda Moragoda was approved as Sri Lanka’s new High Commissioner to India. Former Foreign Secretary Ravinatha Aryasinha was appointed as Sri Lanka’s new Ambassador to the United States. Forme

25 Sep, 2020

PM instructs Navy to arrest Indian fishermen poaching in Sri Lankan waters

Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa has instructed the Navy to arrest Indian fishermen poaching in Sri Lankan waters. He gave the instructions when the issue of Indians poaching in Sri Lankan waters was discussed today. The issue was discussed at a meeting held in Colombo today between the Prime Minister, Ministers, officials and Sri Lankan fishermen’s associations. The Prime Minister instructed the Navy to continue with the legal process when dealing with Indian fishermen. It was noted at the

25 Sep, 2020

SLFP admits it has concerns on 20th Amendment

The Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) today admitted it has some concerns on the 20th Amendment to the Constitution. SLFP General Secretary Dayasiri Jayasekera said that the SLFP will discuss its concerns with President Gotabaya Rajapaksa and Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa. He said this while speaking at an event held today to commemorate the 61st death anniversary of the party?s founder S.W.R.D Bandaranaike at the SLFP headquarters. “We have several concerns over the 20th Amendment to the Con

25 Sep, 2020