Sajith gives English lessons in Parliament

Indonesian President briefed on developments in Sri Lanka

Indonesian President?Joko Widodo has been briefed on the latest developments in Sri Lanka following the elections held last year. The Ambassador of Sri Lanka to the Republic of Indonesia, Dharshana M. Perera presented his Credentials to the President of Indonesia at the Istana Merdeka (Merdeka Palace) in Jakarta yesterday, the Foreign Ministry said today. The event at the Palace included the ceremonial Guard of Honour and the playing of the National Anthem. The Minister of Foreign Affairs of I

04 Feb, 2016

Modi looks forward to stronger ties with Sri Lanka

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi today said that he looks forward to stronger ties with Sri Lanka. In a message to greet Sri Lanka on its?Independence Day anniversary, the Indian Prime Minister said that India-Sri Lanka relations are special and India looks forward to even stronger ties in years to come. Modi also tweeted greetings to Sri Lanka in Sinhalese and Tamil. (Colombo Gazette)

04 Feb, 2016

Protest to greet human rights chief in Sri Lanka

A protest is to be staged at Lipton Circus on Saturday against the visit by the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Zeid Ra?ad Al Hussein. Zeid Ra?ad Al Hussein is scheduled to arrive in Sri Lanka on Saturday for talks and will be in the country till Tuesday. Posters have been pasted at several locations calling for support to protest against Zeid Ra?ad Al Hussein’s Sri Lanka visit. Hussein is being accused of attempting to push for international action against the army over all

04 Feb, 2016