Turkey shifts visa applications in Sri Lanka to authorized agent

UNP insists that it is for a united Sri Lanka

The United National Party (UNP) today insisted that it stands for a united Sri Lanka and urged the United People’s Freedom Alliance (UPFA) not to spread hatred among the communities in the country. Media Minister and former UNP Parliamentarian Gayantha Karunathilake said that the UPFA has no topic to discuss ahead of the August 17 Parliament election and so they are attempting to create communal disharmony. “Do not attempt to set fire to this country by using the election stage to incite racia

27 Jul, 2015

UPFA claims polls timed ahead of UN report

The United People’s Freedom Alliance (UPFA) says?the August 17 Parliament election was timed to take place before the report on Sri Lanka by the Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights?(OHCHR) is?released. Former UPFA Parliamentarian Dullas Alahapperuma said that the report on Sri Lanka is expected to pose a threat to Sri Lanka. He claimed?that Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe had wanted the Parliamentary election to be held before August 21 when the report will be handed over t

27 Jul, 2015

STF security for Dangerous Drugs Control Board chief

President Maithripala Sirisena has issued instructions to the police Special Task Force (STF) to provide security to the Chairman of the National Dangerous Drugs Control Board Dr.?Nilanga Samarasinghe. Justice Minister Wijedasa Rajapaksa said that he had raised the issue over the security for?Samarasinghe, with President Maithripala Sirisena. He said that the President had then issued instructions for STF security to be given to?Samarasinghe who had alleged that his life was under threat. Sam

26 Jul, 2015