Police curfew reimposed in Kalmunai area

Indian fishermen push for urgent talks with Sri Lanka

The National Fishworkers? Forum (NFF) in India said the fourth round of bilateral talks between fishermen of India and Sri Lanka should be held without any delay, The Hindu newspaper reported. Addressing the media in India, Chairperson of the NFF, M. Elango said Sri Lanka had detained 81 boats of fishermen from Tamil Nadu and Union Territory of Puducherry since last February and 27 fishermen have been under the custody of Sri Lankan authorities. ?The boats are all beyond repair. Since all thes

22 Feb, 2016

Government says it has strong international support

The Government says it has strong international support as a result of the measures taken to establish democracy in the country. United National Party parliamentarian and Minister Lakshman Kiriella said that the Government has been able to bridge the gap between all communities. He urged the public to protect the Government and give it time as it rebuilds the country. The Minister said that the?United National Party could have formed a Government on its own after the Parliamentary election la

21 Feb, 2016

Prime Minister inspects Hambantota airport and port

Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe today inspected the Hambantota airport and port and several other projects in the area. Transport Minister Nimal Siripala de Silva and Ports and Shipping Minister Arjuna Ranatunga accompanied the Prime Minister during the inspection tour. Both projects were termed as “white elephants” by the United National Party when it was in the opposition. However now the?United National Party led Government has decided to develop the Hambantota airport and port. (Colom

20 Feb, 2016