Eight fishermen arrested for poaching in Lankan waters

Chinese company notes Port City will help Lanka

The Chinese company involved in the Colombo Port City (CPC) project says, once completed, the Port City will have socio?economic benefits for the country. China Harbour Engineering Company Ltd (CHEC) noted that the recently released Supplementary Environmental Impact Report (SEIA) for the Colombo Port City project says the main objective of the CPC is to create a regional business hub – a distinctly branded city, with high quality public spaces and infrastructure facilities, which would attract

15 Dec, 2015

Lanka will be an example to the world says US

The United States says the?success in rebuilding Sri Lanka?and reconciling the?people will be an example to the rest of the world. Visiting US?Under Secretary of State for Political Affairs (Designate) Thomas Shannon, speaking in Trincomalee today, said that during his visit it was?exciting to witness first-hand the important work that communities, civil society organizations, and local authorities across this island are undertaking to improve the living standards of Sri Lankans. “I am impress

15 Dec, 2015

Wigneswaran against proposed ?Grama Rajya?

The Chief Minister of the?Northern Province C V Wigneswaran?today?expressed opposition to the Government?s plan to introduce ?Grama Rajya? as the unit of devolution of power, the New Indian Express reported. Presenting the Northern Provincial Council?s budget for 2016, Wigneswaran said that as per a circular sent by the Central Government, under the proposed ?Grama Rajya? scheme of devolution, the Center?s village and provincial level development programs will be implemented by committees which

15 Dec, 2015