National People?s Party files petition against CMC polls

Government establishes interim secretariat for truth and reconciliation

The Government has established an interim secretariat for truth and reconciliation, the President’s media unit said. The Interim Secretariat for Truth and Reconciliation Mechanism (ISTRM is working to build the necessary legal and policy framework, operational procedures and guidelines for the Commission. The Government of Sri Lanka has decided to establish an independent Commission for Truth, Unity and Reconciliation. The proposed Commission will be established through an Act of Parliament, c

08 Dec, 2023

Sri Lanka sees Pakistan as a strategic partner

Sri Lanka sees Pakistan as a strategic partner and will look to strengthen the existing relationship between both countries. The newly appointed High Commissioner of Sri Lanka to the Islamic Republic of Pakistan Admiral Ravindra Chandrasiri Wijegunaratne (Rtd.) WV RWP & Bar RSP VSV USP NI (M), ndc psn assumed duties at the Sri Lanka High Commission in Islamabad, the Foreign Ministry said today. The High Commissioner ? designate was received and welcomed by the staff of the High Commission. His

07 Dec, 2023

Navy detains 21 Indian fishermen in Sri Lankan waters

The Sri Lanka Navy detained 21 Indian fishermen who were poaching in Sri Lankan waters, at two separate locations. The Navy said the arrests were made?off Mannar and off Kovilan, Kankasanthurei. The North Central Naval Command and Northern Naval Command deployed their Fast Attack Craft and Inshore Patrol Craft to chase away a cluster of Indian trawlers engaging in illegal fishing in Sri Lankan waters on the evening of 06th?December. The North Central Naval Command detained 01 Indian trawler t

07 Dec, 2023