School boy slapping incident draws strong criticism

Government decides to scrap Grade 5 scholarship exam

The Government has decided to scrap the Grade 5 scholarship exam in future. President Maithripala Sirisena said that he had proposed that the exam be scrapped. Speaking at an event in Polonnaruwa today, the President said that he feels the Grade?5 scholarship examination has not done any good to the children. He said that some children have been mistreated by their parents for failing the exam. The President said that what is required in society is not a race to enter the best Government sch

25 Mar, 2019

Pakistan appreciates Sri Lanka?s support to promote peace in South Asia

Pakistan today said that it appreciates Sri Lanka?s support to promote peace in South Asia. The High Commission of Pakistan in Colombo hosted a reception at the Galadari Hotel last night (Monday) in connection with the celebrations of Pakistan’s 79th National Day. Minister for City Planning, Water Supply and Higher Education, Rauff Hakeem was the chief guest on the occasion. In his welcome remarks, High Commissioner Maj. Gen. (R) Dr. Shahid Ahmad Hashmat elaborated that the foundation of stro

26 Mar, 2019

German-owned ship with Sri Lankan and Philippines crew detained in Australia

Australia’s maritime safety watchdog has detained a German-owned cargo ship on the NSW south coast, while it investigates several complaints from its crew about working conditions, ABC news reported. The Anna Elisabeth is being blocked from leaving a dock in Port Kembla, near Wollongong, after 17 crew members from Sri Lanka and the Philippines claimed there was not enough food and a ban on shore leave. The Australian Maritime Safety Authority (AMSA) investigation was sparked after workers comp

26 Mar, 2019