Former TNA MP P.H. Piyasena arrested and remanded

Sri Lanka frees Indian fishermen, Jayalalithaa takes credit

The Sri Lankan Government has freed Indian fishermen held for poaching in Sri Lankan waters and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa has claimed credit for the move. A total of 55 fishermen from various districts of the Tamil Nadu State, imprisoned in Sri Lankan jails were released on Thursday, while the remaining are expected to be released over the next couple of days. Of the 104 fishermen, for whose release efforts are being taken, 55 fishermen were handed over to the Indian High Commis

15 Jan, 2016

Maldives and Sri Lanka seek to strengthen bilateral relationship

The Maldives and Sri Lanka have discussed ways of strengthening the bilateral relationship between both countries. The discussion took place when Foreign Minister?Mangala Samaraweera and Minister of Finance Ravi Karunanayake met Maldives President Abdulla Yameen Abdul Gayoom at the President?s office today. During this meeting, the President and the two Ministers highlighted the existing bilateral relationship between both countries and discussed that areas be further explored in order to enha

14 Jan, 2016

Ban tells UNGA transfer of power in Lanka was smooth

UN Secretary General Ban ki-moon told the UN Genereal Assembly (UNGA) the transfer of power in Sri Lanka last year following elections, was smooth. The UN chief mentioned Sri Lanka during?an annual informal briefing to the UN General Assembly yesterday (Thursday). Ban?began by declaring that 2016 must be a year in which landmark decisions on sustainable development ?gain solid footing on the ground.? He said that in 2015 there were smooth transfers of power in Sri Lanka and Nigeria, and democ

15 Jan, 2016