Gang throws chilli powder and escapes with Rs 10 million

UK calls for further progress on Sri Lanka’s human rights issue

The British Government has recognised and welcomed improvements in the human rights situation in Sri Lanka, while also emphasising the need for further progress. The UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office?s (FCO) has made public its annual Human Rights Report for 2016. ?Sri Lanka is one of 30 ?Human Rights Priority Countries? (HRPCs), countries with which the UK looks for positive engagement that contributes to addressing human rights concerns. The report commends progress by the Government of Sri

21 Jul, 2017

Minister tells officials to fast-track new water supply schemes

Minister of City Planning and Water Supply and leader of the Sri Lanka Muslim Congress (SLMC) Rauff Hakeem directed ministry officials in-charge of implementing new water supply schemes to fast-track the implementation process. He issued the directions at a meeting with ministry officials at the ministry auditorium on implementation of a Rs.25,000 million World Bank projects, under the special focus and instructions of President Maithripala Sirisena. The projects are to be implemented in the s

21 Jul, 2017

Guterres offers support to Office of Missing Persons

UN Secretary-General Ant?nio Guterres has commended the Government of Sri Lanka for establishing the Office of Missing Persons (OMP). Farhan Haq, Deputy Spokesman for the Secretary-General said that establishing the OMP is a significant milestone for all Sri Lankans still searching for the truth about their missing loved ones. Haq quoted Guterres as saying the United Nations stands ready to support the process and that the Secretary-General looks forward to the OMP becoming operational as soon

21 Jul, 2017