US rejects visa application from Fonseka

Government considering various options to resolve fishing issue

Even as the arrest of Tamil Nadu fishermen continues for alleged poaching in Sri Lankan waters, Colombo is considering various options including licensed fishing to break the stalemate over the vexatious issue, The Hindu newspaper reported. However, talking to The Hindu , Defence Secretary Karunasena Hettiarachchi said that nothing had been finalised as of now. Declining to divulge details on other options, he said ?everything is under consideration.? Asserting that the Fisheries Ministry has

05 Jul, 2016

India, Sri Lanka discuss issues regarding railway network development

India and Sri Lanka have?discussed various issues regarding the overall development of the railway network in Sri Lanka, including upgrading the signalling and telecommunication systems, The New Indian Express reported. India’s Minister of State for Railways Manoj Sinha and Sri Lanka?s Minister of Development Strategies and International Trade Malik Samarawickrama discussed a range of issues regarding the development of railway network. India has been extending concessional Line of Credit (LoC

06 Jul, 2016

Water cut continues well over 12 hours in several areas

A water cut which was in effect in several areas since last evening continued today, going beyond the initial 12 hours it was scheduled to be in force. The National Water Supply and Drainage Board earlier announced a 12 hour water cut from 6.00pm yesterday?to 6.00am today. The water cut was in?affect in the Dehiwala-Mount Lavinia Municipal Council areas, Wellawata, Kirulapana, Bambalapitiya, Kollupitiya, Pamankada, Havelock Town, Jayanthipura, Pelawatta, Mulleriyawa, Ambatale and Kohilawatta.

06 Jul, 2016