Cabinet approves Rs. 6000 monthly allowance for families of missing

State Department concerned over impeachment

The U.S State Department?has raised concerns over the actions taken to impeach Chief Justice Shirani Bandaranayake. U.S State Department Spokesperson Victoria Nuland, on Friday, said that the U.S also noted with concern recent threats to Sri Lankan judicial officials, including the assault last month on a judge who had publicly criticized government pressure on members of the judiciary. ?We urge the Government of Sri Lanka to avoid any action that would impede the efficacy and independence of

02 Nov, 2012

Government keen on TNA joining PSC

The government says it is keen to work with all parties including the Tamil National Alliance in the Parliamentary Select Committee, as early as possible. External Affairs Minister G. L. Peiris says the Government was keen to continue the political reconciliation process through the most democratic means available, the External Affairs Ministry said in a statement today. The Minister said that the reconciliation process must include restoration of both economic and social wellbeing that would

05 Nov, 2012

Indian Army chief to visit Sri Lanka

Indian Army Chief Gen Bikram Singh will travel to Sri Lanka next month to discuss ways to further strengthen military ties between the two countries at a time when political parties in Tamil Nadu are up in arms against any kind of defence cooperation with Colombo. Gen Bikram Singh is scheduled to visit Sri Lanka in the third week of December and dates are being finalised by the officials of the two sides, Army sources said here. During the visit, the Army Chief is expected to discuss ways of e

04 Nov, 2012