Chinese funded apartments for journalists and artists

Focus shifts to mid-to-long term recovery, reconstruction

The Ministry of National Policies and Economic Affairs is currently carrying out a needs assessment to plan for mid-to-long term recovery, reconstruction and development programs. The United Nations office in Colombo said that initial estimates indicate that priority areas include the implementation of mitigation and prevention programmes, the reconstruction of housing, roads and schools, and the renovation of electricity and water networks. As of 8 June (1200hrs, UTC+5:30), an estimated 603,0

08 Jun, 2017

UNHRC to discuss Rapporteur’s report on Sri Lanka on Monday

The UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC) is to discuss a report on Sri Lanka on Monday. The UNHRC is to consider the report of the former Special Rapporteur on the independence of judges and lawyers by the new mandate holder, Diego Garc?a-Say?n, on his mission to Sri Lanka. The report is to be discussed on Monday during the ongoing session of the?UNHRC in Geneva. The Special Rapporteur on the independence of judges and lawyers, M?nica Pinto, visited Sri Lanka from 29 April to 7 May 2016, at the in

09 Jun, 2017

John Amaratunga regrets but yet stands by his behaviour

Ministry of Tourism Development and Christian Religious Affairs John Amaratunga expressed regret yet stood by his behaviour yesterday where he had threatened a journalist. In a statement today?Amaratunga said a?meeting was held at his private residence to discuss issues faced by area residents with regard to the garbage disposal issue. “No journalists were invited for the meeting as it was strictly a discussion between the area residents and me, the Member of Parliament representing that area,

09 Jun, 2017