Policeman found dead in Maradana police station

Republican Donald Trump wins US Presidential election

Republican Donald Trump stunned the world on Tuesday by defeating heavily favored Hillary Clinton in the race for the White House, ending eight years of Democratic rule and sending the United States on a new, uncertain path. A wealthy real-estate developer and former reality TV host, Trump rode a wave of anger toward Washington insiders to defeat Clinton, whose gold-plated establishment resume includes stints as a first lady, U.S. senator and secretary of state. Worried a Trump victory could c

09 Nov, 2016

China defends comments by its Ambassador in Sri Lanka

China today defended comments made by its envoy in Sri Lanka, saying he had only “clarified some misunderstandings and misleading remarks” on bilateral cooperation. “The Chinese Ambassador to Sri Lanka exchanged views with friends from the media on China-Sri Lanka relations and the status quo of bilateral cooperation and clarified some misunderstandings and misleading remarks regarding China-Sri Lanka cooperation at a seminar,” Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Lu Kang said. “The candid excha

08 Nov, 2016

Indian Government to act as guarantor in fishermen issue

The Indian Central Government is willing to act as a guarantor to help resolve the problems of fishermen, says Pon Radhakrishnan, Union Minister of State for Shipping, The Hindu newspaper reported. Asked why the Union Government should not give an assurance to fishermen of the Northern Province that it would ensure that Indian fishermen honour any agreement on the time frame for withdrawal of bottom trawling, Radhakrishnan, who participated in the talks held on Saturday at the level of Minister

09 Nov, 2016