More Navy officers and Sri Lankan returnees contract coronavirus

UN remains committed to support people of Sri Lanka

The incoming United Nations Secretary-General Ant?nio Guterres officially begins his 5 year term today after being sworn in on the 12th of December. Guterres, a former Prime Minister of Portugal (1995 to 2002) and former UN High Commissioner for Refugees (2005-2015) took the oath of office on the 12th December following the Assembly?s tribute to outgoing Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon, who steps down after leading the global Organization for the past 10 years. In his first official message, the

31 Dec, 2016

Vaiko calls for release of fishing boats held by Sri Lanka

India’s MDMK general secretary Vaiko urged the Indian Central Government to take effective steps to secure the release of fishing boats from Sri Lanka, The Hindu newspaper reported. In an informal chat with reporters in Tiruchi, he said a large number of fishing boats belonging to fishermen of Rameswaram, Nagapattinam and other coastal areas of the State were under the custody of the Sri Lankan Government and this had affected the livelihood of fishermen. There were reports that the Sri Lankan

01 Jan, 2017

Army troops told to strictly follow guidelines, instructions

Army troops were today told to strictly follow guidelines and instructions issued by the Army Headquarters. Commander of the Army, Lieutenant General Crishanthe De Silva said that protection of the territorial integrity of the country, commitment to support the ?Year of Poverty Alleviation? programme of the President, allegiance to the continued commitment and dedication for the country?s prosperity, determination to maintain the highest degree of discipline at all levels and to reach the best

02 Jan, 2017