Fundamental rights petition filed by Shanil Neththikumara dismissed

China to fund friendship village for Sri Lankan families affected by disaster

China today announced it will fund the construction of a Sri Lanka ? China friendship village to house families affected by the recent natural disaster. The Chinese Ambassador to Sri Lanka Yi Xianliang made the announcement after handing over a consignment of emergency relief supplies donated by China to the Government at the Katunayake airport today. Minister of Disaster Management Anura Priyadarshana Yapa, who accepted the relief supplies from China at the Bandaranaike International Airport,

31 May, 2016

JVP MP Vijitha Herath arrested and released on bail

Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) Parliamentarian Vijitha Herath was arrested and later released on police bail over an accident. The police said that Herath was arrested last night in Rajagiriya over an?accident involving his vehicle. (Colombo Gazette)

31 May, 2016

Norwegian State Secretary Tore Hattrem holds meetings in Colombo

Norwegian State Secretary Tore Hattrem arrived in Sri Lanka today on a two day visit and began meetings in Colombo. Hattrem is meeting with the Government including Foreign Minister Managala Samaraweera, opposition and others in Colombo today before heading to Jaffna tomorrow, Norway Embassy officials told the Colombo Gazette. The purpose of the visit is to have bilateral meetings and to develop further the business cooperation between Sri Lanka and Norway. The visit follows the successful vis

31 May, 2016