Arjuna denies claims he has joined SJB

Fears of attempt to instigate ethnic clashes one again

The Government today raised fears of an attempt to instigate ethnic clashes one again in the country. Highways and Higher Education Minister Lakshman Kiriella said that some in the opposition are attempting to block moves to create a new Constitution in the country. He said that those opposing a new Constitution are attempting to create instability in the country and instigate ethnic clashes. “When all parties in Parliament are attempting to resolve the issues there are those attempting to sc

26 Sep, 2016

Indian Minister arrives to expand bilateral trade relations

Indian Union Minister of State for Commerce and Industry Nirmala Sitharaman arrived in?Sri Lanka today in a bid to expand bilateral trade relations between the two countries, the ANI news service reported. She was accompanied by senior ministry officials along with a business delegation. During her three-day visit, she will be meeting with her counterpart in Sri Lankan government Malick Samarwickrama who is the Minister for Development strategies and International trade. It is a reciprocal vi

26 Sep, 2016

US will continue to provide assistance to Sri Lanka

The United States says it will continue to provide humanitarian assistance to Sri Lanka. The US Ambassador to Sri Lanka, Atul Keshap expressed these views at the National Conference on Public Private Partnerships (PPP). Keshap says the US Government is happy to assist the Government and people of Sri Lanka to adapt and institutionalize the PPP model. “As we have done during the last sixty years, we will continue to provide development and humanitarian assistance to improve your lives and futu

26 Sep, 2016