SLFP denies rift despite differences of opinion

Biswal holds talks with Tamil diaspora on reconciliation

US Assistant Secretary of State Nisha Biswal had talks with the Tamil diaspora on the reconciliation process in Sri Lanka Assistant Secretary for Human Rights Tom Malinowski also attended the discussion. The discussion was held with the Global Tamil Forum (GTF), a?leading Tamil diaspora group. GTF President , Father S.J. Emmanuel and other leading GTF members including Suren Surendiran attended the talks. The GTF said that its delegates representing the US, UK, Canada, Australia and Germany m

17 Sep, 2016

Sri Lanka makes push for convention on terrorism

Sri Lanka has underscored the need to strengthen cooperation to fight the?scourge of terrorism and reaffirmed the importance to conclude a comprehensive convention on International Terrorism at the earliest. Speaking?at the Interactive Debate at the NAM Ministerial Meeting held in Margarita Island, Venezuela,?Mahinda Samarasinghe,?Minister of Skills Development and Vocational Training, said that terrorism remains one of the most serious threats to international peace and security and all its fo

17 Sep, 2016

Special commodity levy on sugar increased by Rs 1.75/kg

The Special Commodity Levy (SCL) of cents 0.25/kg imposed on imported sugar has been increased by Rs 1.75/kg from midnight Thursday (15). Accordingly, the Gazette extraordinary to effect the increase of this levy to Rs 2.00/kg has been issued by the Trade and Investment Department of the Treasury, the Ministry of Finance said. Meanwhile,?a Special commodity levy of Rs 15/kg has also been imposed on imported raw sugar also from midnight Wednesday as the locally produced raw sugar is coming to th

16 Sep, 2016