Namal appears before the FCID in relation to CSN probe

Task Force on reconciliation mechanism extends deadline for submissions

The Consultations Task Force on Reconciliation Mechanisms has extended the deadline for submissions till 24th June, the Task Force said in a statement today. The earlier deadline was May 1. The Task Force was appointed by the Prime Minister on the 26th of January?2016?to?consult members of the public on the processes and mechanisms for?reconciliation in Sri Lanka to seek truth and justice, ensure accountability for human rights violations?and provide measures for redress. The Government has in

25 May, 2016

Germany to provide 1 Million Euro as humanitarian aid to Sri Lanka

The German Government will provide financial support of one million Euro for flood and landslide?relief efforts in the aftermath of the recent natural disaster.?The funds will be used to meet the priority?needs of people affected by the crisis. Federal Foreign Minister Dr. Frank-Walter Steinmeier said the aim is to help those most in need. Germany will not only help Sri Lanka in the short-term with this natural disaster, but will do its utmost to support and foster medium-term development in t

24 May, 2016

Swaminathan and IGP discuss security situation in Jaffna

A meeting took place today between Minister of Prison Reforms Rehabilitation, Resettlement and Hindu Religious Affairs D.M. Swaminathan and IGP Pujith Jayasundara. The meeting was held to discuss about the current security situation in Jaffna. Concerns were raised about the violent crimes reported from Jaffna including the incidents that involved the ? Ava? criminal gang. The IGP and the Minister discussed about how to curb these gang related activities, sword attacks and other violent inciden

24 May, 2016