Grilling of Wimal’s party members by the FCID continues

Solheim for nonviolent struggle

Former Norwegian Minister and peace envoy Erik Solheim says the Tamil diaspora should fight for the legitimate political rights of the Tamils on a platform of a nonviolent struggle under the leadership of Tamils resident in Sri Lanka. He said they should also reach out to Muslims, Singhalese and others to restore democracy and promote economic and social progress in the country. ?Tens of thousands of humans perished in the last phase of the Sri Lankan war. Time has long passed when the internati

12 Aug, 2013

President hails Aussie support

President Mahinda Rajapaksa has expressed his appreciation for Australia?s support in a number of different sectors, including the support that has been extended thus far with preparations for the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) 2013 that will take place in November, the President?s office said. The President also said that the tourism and service sectors are two areas that the Government is particularly keen on promoting further, particularly because of the high literacy rate o

12 Aug, 2013

Strict speed limit on highway

The police said that a strict speed limit will be enforced for vehicles travelling on the southern highway. Police spokesman SP Budhika Siriwardena said that vehicles travelling over 100 kmph on the highway ?will be fined. He said that the maximum speed limit will be enforced to prevent accidents from taking place. Last week a car travelling at over 100 kmph crashed into a side protective barrier on the highway killing two people and injuring three others. (Colombo Gazette) Report by Indika Sri

11 Aug, 2013