Police arrest 230 suspects linked to recent violence in Kandy

SLFP to hold convention on September 4 in Kurunegala

The Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) is to hold a?convention on September 4th in Kurunegala, the party announced today. Several key decisions are expected to be taken at the party convention.

04 Aug, 2016

Norwegian Prime Minister on holiday in Sri Lanka

Norwegian Prime Minister Erna Solberg accompanied with a delegation of seven arrived in Sri Lanka on vacation, Norway News reported. Sri Lanka and Norway have enjoyed a longstanding relationship for more than 60 years. Sri Lanka has recently demonstrated its commitment to democratic transition and is welcoming international investments, which could further strengthen the economy. Sri Lanka is now a middle-income country and this gives the opportunity to look for more business cooperation betw

04 Aug, 2016

UN’s new country head meets Mangala and presents credentials

Una McCauley presented her credentials to Foreign Minister Mangala Samaraweera, as the new Resident Coordinator for the United Nations and the Resident Representative for UNDP in Sri Lanka today. As the most senior UN Official in the country, Ms. McCauley will lead the UN Country Team of 21 Resident and Non-Resident UN Agencies and act as the representative of the UN Secretary-General in Sri Lanka. Prior to her appointment, Ms. McCauley served as the UNICEF Representative for Sri Lanka for fou

03 Aug, 2016