Government refuses to throw in the towel

Banner against sexism replaces controversial hoarding

A banner?against sexism has been placed at the site in Rajagiriya where a hoarding created a lot of controversy. The banner reading “No more space for sexism” has been put up following the removal of the offensive advertisement. “Ha ha look at this! #SriLanka women?s rights movement has put this up on that space! Glad I was able to help,”?Deputy Minister of National Policies and Economic Affairs Dr. Harsha de Silva tweeted with an image of the banner. The previous advertisement, giving public

20 Jan, 2018

Nepal, Sri Lanka discuss working together during natural disasters

The Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) of the Nepal Army, General Rajendra Chhetri, who is on a goodwill visit, called on President Maithripala Sirisena at the President’s official Residence in Colombo, this morning. During this meeting views were exchanged on reinforcement of cooperation between the two armies in for the task of nation building, methods of quick responses during natural disasters and bilateral relations between the two countries in military training. The Chief of the Army Staff (

19 Jan, 2018

Parts of an LTTE submarine found in Mullivaikal

Parts of an LTTE submarine have been found in Mullivaikal in Mullaitivu, our reporter in the area said. Two parts of an?LTTE submarine were recovered in the area by the security forces. The security forces believe that while the?submarine had been manufactured by the LTTE before the end of the war, it was not likely to have been used. Investigations have been launched into the discovery. Mullivaikal was among the areas where the LTTE fought its final battle before eventually losing to the Arm

20 Jan, 2018