Basil’s former secretary and another official arrested

Gunaratnam released from prison after completing jail term

Politburo member of the Frontline Socialist Party, Kumar Gunaratnam, was released today after completing his jail term. The Government had said yesterday Gunaratnam will not be deported once he is set free. Internal Affairs and Cultural Affairs Minister S.B. Navinna told Parliament that?Kumar Gunaratnam can apply for Sri Lankan citizenship once he is set free. Opposition Parliamentarian Dinesh Gunawardena asked the Minister in Parliament if there is a move to deport Gunaratnam when his jail t

02 Dec, 2016

Maldives, Sri Lanka discuss strengthening bilateral relations

Foreign Minister Mangala Samaraweera held discussions with Dr. Mohamed Asim, Minister of Foreign Affairs of Maldives today at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The two Ministers discussed ways and means of strengthening bilateral relations, including economic and trade links. Discussions were also held on enhancing cooperation in the areas of education, health, investment and security. The Foreign Ministers agreed to hold the next Joint Commission meeting between the two countries early next y

02 Dec, 2016

Hundreds stranded as bus, three-wheel owners strike

Hundreds of people were stranded today as private bus and three-wheel operators staged a strike against the proposed minimum traffic fine. The public travelling to office this morning faced severe difficulties as a result of the strike. The Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) had deployed extra buses on the streets to ensure day to day activities are not affected. Some?Sri Lanka Transport Board buses were attacked during the strike. The SLTB sought police protection for the buses. Three-wheel o

02 Dec, 2016