Former Sri Lanka captain Arjuna Ranatunga gets on SJB stage

Sri Lanka urges diaspora in Switzerland to return home

Sri Lanka today urged the Sri Lankan diaspora in Switzerland to return home and contribute to the development of the country. Minister of Prison Reforms, Rehabilitation, Resettlement and Hindu Religious Affairs, D.M. Swaminathan noted that there are around 50,000 Sri Lankans in Switzerland. He says the Sri Lankans in Switzerland continue to make a significant contribution to Swiss society. “The unity Government has already invited the diaspora including those in Switzerland to return to their

01 Aug, 2017

East Terminal of Colombo Port will not be sold

The?East Terminal of the Colombo Port will not be given to a third party, President Maithripala Sirisena said today.

01 Aug, 2017

UK welcomes return of lands by Sri Lankan armed forces

British High Commissioner to Sri Lanka, James Dauris, welcomed the renewal of links between British and Sri Lankan armed forces that has happened over the past year. He commended the armed forces on the land releases that have taken place, and said that further releases would continue to contribute to building confidence between communities. The High Commissioner spoke about the importance of post-conflict reconciliation, drawing on the UK?s own experience in Northern Ireland. He commented that

01 Aug, 2017