Five suspects arrested attempting to smuggle heroin inside coconuts

Sri Lanka to be discussed at UNHRC on 20 March

The Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights (UNHRC) has set 20 March as the day to discuss the report on Sri Lanka at the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva, a spokesperson for the Geneva office told The Sunday Morning. The draft programme of work set last week listed Sri Lanka under item two on the provisional agenda for 20 March. The UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC) will meet in Geneva for its 40th session from 25 February-22 March, 2019. Sri Lanka was listed on the agenda for the

13 Jan, 2019

Sri Lankan diplomats urged to boost image of the country

Foreign Minister Tilak Marapana has called on Sri Lankan diplomats to boost the image of Sri Lanka overseas through efficient and effective execution of public diplomacy, utilizing its intrinsic brands such as Buddhism, gems, tea, spices, high-end export products and the warmth of traditional Sri Lankan hospitality. Minister Marapana made these remarks at the certificate awarding ceremony of the two-week long?Public Diplomacy and Media Relations training programme, organized by the Ministry of

13 Jan, 2019

Government accused of failing to probe crimes related to war

The Government has been accused of failing to investigate serious crimes related to the war. Amnesty International said that while the Government has made some progress establishing mechanisms towards?ensuring truth and reparation for victims, it has thus far failed to take effective measures towards investigating the alleged crimes and, where sufficient admissible?evidence exists, prosecuting those accused of responsibility. Amnesty International urged the government of Sri Lanka embark on it

12 Jan, 2019