Court orders release of Lalith Weeratunga’s passport

Iran seeks to strengthen relations with Sri Lanka

Iran is seeking to strengthen relations with Sri Lanka following the election of Gotabaya Rajapaksa as President, the Tasnim news agency reported. Iran congratulated Sri Lanka on holding the Presidential election that led to the victory of Gotabaya Rajapaksa successfully and in a calm atmosphere. In a statement on Monday, Foreign Ministry Spokesman Seyed Abbas Mousavi lauded the successful presidential election in Sri Lanka. ?The Islamic Republic of Iran congratulates the Sri Lankan nation an

18 Nov, 2019

Human rights defenders alarmed over polls outcome says ICJ

Sri Lanka?s newly elected president, Gotabaya Rajapaksa and his Government must demonstrate that they will uphold human rights and rule of law, and ensure that Sri Lanka sustains its international obligations and commitments to justice and accountability, said the International Commission of Jurists (ICJ) today. Gotabaya Rajapaksa faces credible allegations of involvement in war crimes and crimes against humanity that took place during the country?s armed conflict. ?The election of Gotabaya Ra

19 Nov, 2019

Former PM D M Jayaratne passes away

Former Prime Minister D M Jayaratne passed away in Kandy today. He had passed away at a private hospital, according to family sources. The former Prime Minister was 88 at the time of his passing.

19 Nov, 2019