Social gathering in Mirihana turns violent resulting in murder

TNA prepared to have talks with Government

The Tamil National Alliance (TNA) says it is prepared to have talks with the Government. TNA Parliamentarian S. Sritharan said that the TNA has never closed the doors on talks with any administration. He told Parliament that even in the past the TNA had negotiated with the Government in an attempt to seek solutions for issues faced by the Tamils. Sritharan said this in response to a call made by ruling party MP Shantha Bandara for the TNA to work with the Government to find solutions to the i

13 Nov, 2021

Chinese arms to Dhaka fail quality and longevity tests

China is trying to emerge as a key defence exporter to certain Sough Asian and Southeast Asian countries in India’s neighborhood, but is supplies to the Bangladesh armed forces have raised questions over the quality and longevity of the products. Defects have been detected in the newly inducted frigate for the Bangladesh Navy besides basic trainer aircraft and K-8 aircraft for the Bangladesh Air Forece and short-range air difence system for the Bangladesh military, Economic Times has gathered.Th

13 Nov, 2021

Additional funds allocated in budget for families of missing

The Government has allocated additional funds in the 2022 budget for families of the missing. Finance Minister Basil Rajapaksa said that over the years funds had been allocated in the budget to assist the families of the missing. He said that an additional Rs. 300 million has been allocated in the 2022 budget to assist the families of the missing. (Colombo Gazette)

12 Nov, 2021