Police arrest three suspects linked to Zahran Hashim

Mahinda urges Sri Lankans to express love to those that matter the most

Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa today urged Sri Lankans, to express their love to the people that matter the most as the world celebrates Valentines Day. In a message posted on his Facebook page, Rajapaksa said that as people around the world celebrate love on Valentines Day it is imperative to note the power that love possesses, for a life without the blessing of true love, is empty and without purpose. “Today, I invite all Sri Lankans, to express their love to the people that matter the mos

14 Feb, 2020

World Association of Newspapers concerned over clauses in Sri Lanka Press Council Act

The World Association of Newspapers has raised concerns over some clauses in the Sri Lanka Press Council Act. President of the World Association of Newspapers (WAN-IFRA), Vincent Peyregne, has sent a letter to President Gotabaya Rajapaksa congratulating him on his election as President of Sri Lanka with an overwhelming mandate from its citizens. “We have noted with interest, several meetings you had with newspaper and other media heads and your assurances to them that there are no threats to m

14 Feb, 2020

US Congressmen meet PM to discuss relations with Sri Lanka

Visiting US Congressmen Ami Bera and George Holding met Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa in Colombo this morning (Feb. 15) and discussed ways of strengthening relations in a number of sectors. This is the first meeting between US officials and Sri Lanka after the US designated Lieutenant General Shavendra Silva, current Commander of the Sri Lanka Army and Acting Chief of Defense Staff, as required under Section 7031(c) of the Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs Appropr

15 Feb, 2020