Welgama wants to be Sri Lanka’s next President

Former Chilean President appointed new UN human rights chief

After a vote on Friday by the United Nations General Assembly in New York, former two-time President of Chile, Michelle Bachelet, hailed a ?pioneer? by the UN Secretary-General, has officially been appointed as High Commissioner for Human Rights, effective from 1 September. Minutes after she was voted in, UN chief Antonio Guterres told reporters he was ?delighted? by the news of her official appointment as Michelle Bachelet ?has been as formidable a figure in her native Chile, as she has at the

11 Aug, 2018

Navy arrests 27 Indian fishermen poaching in the Northern seas

The?Navy says it arrested 27 Indian fishermen poaching in the Northern seas. The 27 Indian fishermen were detained together with four dhows which were engaged in illegal fishing in Sri Lankan territorial waters last evening (Friday). The arrest was made by a fast gun boat attached to the Northern Naval Command in the northern seas. Subsequently, the Indian fishermen and their dhows were brought to the naval base SLNS Elara today (Saturday). Medical tests were carried out on the fishermen bef

11 Aug, 2018

Pakistan Maritime Security Ship to visit Sri Lanka next week

Pakistan Maritime Security Ship (PMSS) ?Kashmir? is scheduled to arrive at Colombo Port on a four-day goodwill visit from August 13 to 16, 2018, the Pakistan High Commission in Colombo said today. Pakistan Naval ships frequently pay port calls to Sri Lanka, as both countries enjoy warm diplomatic and strong military ties. Such interactions also demonstrate both navies? resolve to contribute towards achieving a more secure and conducive maritime environment which is essential for the regional pe

10 Aug, 2018