Airline employee arrested at BIA with gold biscuits

Sri Lanka rejects claims of “Chinese take-over” in Hambantota

Sri Lanka has rejected claims of a “Chinese take-over” using the Hambantota Port. Dispelling rumors of a “Chinese take-over” in Hambantota, Ravindra Jayawickrema, CEO of Hambantota International Port Services (HIPS) which is a subsidiary of port operator Hambantota International Ports Group (HIPG), emphasised that the port is governed by the Sri Lanka Ports Authority Act. “All ships entering the port have to gain approval from the Harbormaster in Colombo. The pilots who bring the ships in and

26 Dec, 2019

Sri Lanka Embassy in Kuwait facilitates return of 33 migrant workers

The Sri Lanka Embassy in Kuwait, in coordination with the Kuwaiti authorities, facilitated the return of 33 migrant workers to Sri Lanka from Kuwait, the Foreign Ministry said. The Embassy arranged issuance of travel documents, and also obtained clearance from concerned Kuwaiti authorities for the workers to return to Sri Lanka. Many of these migrant workers who faced difficulties at their workplaces were accommodated at the Safe House maintained by the Embassy, while some stayed at other plac

26 Dec, 2019

Rajitha Senaratne files motion seeking recall of warrant

Health Minister, Dr. Rajitha Senaratne filed a motion in court today seeking a recall of the warrant issued to arrest him. The motion was filed by lawyers representing Dr. Rajitha Senaratne before the Colombo Magistrate?s Court. A warrant was issued on Tuesday for the arrest of former Health Minister, Dr. Rajitha Seneratne. The Attorney General had earlier instructed the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) to arrest Seneratne over the ?white van? press briefing. The Attorney General had

26 Dec, 2019