President heads to Indonesia, talks with Widoda on Wednesday

Government condoles the loss of lives in Ghana

The Government said it was?deeply saddened by the tragic deaths that occurred as a result of a fire that erupted in a petrol station in Accra at a time when the people of Ghana were already traumatized and trying to cope with torrential rain and floods. A Foreign Ministry statement said that Sri Lanka offers its condolences to the families of the victims of this tragedy. “Our thoughts and prayers are with all those affected at this difficult time.?We assure the Government and the people of Gha

05 Jun, 2015

Lankan refugees in Indonesia appeal to New Zealand

Refugees from Sri Lanka, Bangladesh and Myanmar said they were heading for New Zealand when they ended up shipwrecked on an Indonesian reef earlier this week and have now appealed to New Zealand for assistance. In a letter seen by Radio New Zealand, the refugees make a collective plea to the Government for asylum, saying it was unsafe for them to return home. Radio New Zealand has made attempts to verify the letter, which bears the signatures of 65 people. Nazmul Hassan, who identifies himsel

06 Jun, 2015

Pakistan’s Chief of Army Staff arrives in Lanka

Pakistan?s Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Raheel Sharif arrived in Sri Lanka, this afternoon, on a long overdue visit, on the invitation of his Sri Lankan counterpart Lieutenant General A W J C De Silva. The 4 day visit is?General Sharif?s first visit to Sri Lanka. General Raheel Sharif was?received at the Bandaranaike International Airport by Sri Lankan Army Commander Lieutenant General A W J C De Silva, High Commissioner of Pakistan Maj Gen ? Shakeel Hussain and Defence Attach? Col Muhamm

05 Jun, 2015