Commonwealth offers Sri Lanka support to improve political reconciliation

Pakistan accuses “elder brother” of hampering Sri Lanka’s progress

Pakistan has accused the “elder brother” in the South Asian region of hampering Sri Lanka’s progress. The High Commissioner of Pakistan in Sri Lanka, Major General (Retd) Muhammad Saad Khattak said that the “elder brother” in the South Asian region is twisting the arm of other countries in the region. In South Asia the “elder brother” is usually a reference to India, a country with which Pakistan is involved in a bitter feud. Speaking at a seminar in Colombo, Major General (Retd) Muhammad Saa

07 Feb, 2020

AG demands explanation from Acting IGP

Attorney General (AG) Dappula de Livera has demanded an explanation from Acting Inspector General of Police (IGP), Senior DIG C. D. Wickramaratne for failing to adhere to his advise on interdicted High Court judge Gihan Pilapitiya. The AG’s Coordinating Officer, State Counsel Nishara Jayaratne told the Colombo Gazette that the Acting Inspector General of Police has been directed to submit an explanation before Monday 10th February with regard to the non-compliance with his advice to invoke the

07 Feb, 2020

Fonseka to consider alternatives if not given nominations by UNP

Field Marshal Sarath Fonseka says he is ready to consider alternative options if he is not given nominations to contest the Parliamentary election. Fonseka says he is hoping to contest the election through the new alliance led by United National Party Deputy Leader Sajith Premadasa. Speaking to reporters today, Fonseka said that he will not look to enter Parliament through the National list but will contest. Asked if he is confident he will receive nominations from the UNP since Ranil Wickrem

07 Feb, 2020