Opposition Leader boycotts national Independence Day event

Opposition raises concerns over MR’s security

The opposition today raised concerns over the security of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa and urged the Government to address the issue. Mahajana Eksath Peramuna (MEP) leader Dinesh Gunawardena, speaking in Parliament today, accused the Government of failing to provide facilities to the?former President. He said that the Government has also not provided an official residence to the former President and this is seen as an attempt to prevent him from carrying out his duties. He also said tha

24 Jun, 2015

No decision to remove army camps in North

The Government says no decision has been taken to remove more army camps in the North. Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe told Parliament today that the army decides on removing army camps and so far no such decision has been taken. He said that if the army decides to remove more camps in the North then the Government will take measures to brief Parliament. The Prime Minister made the comment in response to a statement made by opposition Parliamentarian Wimal Weerawansa. Weerawansa alleged

23 Jun, 2015

US says Sri Lanka will be a critical partner

The United States (US) says as it looks to advance its interests across the Indo-Pacific, Sri Lanka will be a critical partner. Atul Keshap, the nominee for US Ambassador to Sri Lanka and the Maldives, told the US?Senate Foreign Relations Committee that in Sri Lanka, the?primary interest of the US is to help the people succeed as a prosperous, unified, reconciled, peaceful, and democratic nation. Keshap noted that at?the beginning of this year, the people of South Asia?s oldest democracy coura

24 Jun, 2015