Former Prisons Commissioner acquitted over Welikada prison riot

Rajitha Senaratne files motion seeking recall of warrant

Health Minister, Dr. Rajitha Senaratne filed a motion in court today seeking a recall of the warrant issued to arrest him. The motion was filed by lawyers representing Dr. Rajitha Senaratne before the Colombo Magistrate?s Court. A warrant was issued on Tuesday for the arrest of former Health Minister, Dr. Rajitha Seneratne. The Attorney General had earlier instructed the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) to arrest Seneratne over the ?white van? press briefing. The Attorney General had

26 Dec, 2019

Sri Lanka Embassy in Kuwait facilitates return of 33 migrant workers

The Sri Lanka Embassy in Kuwait, in coordination with the Kuwaiti authorities, facilitated the return of 33 migrant workers to Sri Lanka from Kuwait, the Foreign Ministry said. The Embassy arranged issuance of travel documents, and also obtained clearance from concerned Kuwaiti authorities for the workers to return to Sri Lanka. Many of these migrant workers who faced difficulties at their workplaces were accommodated at the Safe House maintained by the Embassy, while some stayed at other plac

26 Dec, 2019

Nigerian President hails Sri Lanka’s support at UNGA

Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari has lauded Sri Lanka for supporting Nigeria to be selected as the President of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA). Buhari expressed these views after receiving the Letters of Credence from the High Commissioner of Sri Lanka to Nigeria, Ahamed Lebbe Sabarullah Khan. The High Commissioner said: ?Our countries face similar challenges and we will support each other.?? He said Sri Lanka will also strengthen bilateral relations with Nigeria on trade and i

25 Dec, 2019