Sri Lanka News
New Chairman and members appointed to Human Rights Commission
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has appointed retired Supreme Court Judge Vijith Malalgoda as the new Chairman of the Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka (HRCSL).
The other members appointed to the Commission are S.Y.M. Gomes, former…
Former LTTE member arrested upon return from India subsequently released by court
A former member of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), who was deported to Sri Lanka after serving a 10-year prison sentence in India for involvement in efforts to reorganise the organisation, was taken into custody upon his…
No-confidence motion against Speaker will not be debated on Nov. 3 – Bimal
Leader of the House and Minister Bimal Rathnayake has stated that the no-confidence motion submitted by the Opposition against the Speaker will not be taken up for debate in Parliament on November 3.
The Minister said the motion could not…
NDC highlights state-private sector cooperation in countering cyber threats
A strategic dialogue on safeguarding national security in the digital age was held at the National Defence College (NDC) in Colombo, as part of its ‘Diners’ Club’ event.
Major General Aruna Jayasekara (Retd), the Deputy Minister of Defence…
FUTA to launch island-wide one-day strike today
The Federation of University Teachers’ Associations (FUTA) is scheduled to launch a one-day island-wide strike today (30), demanding solutions to several pressing issues affecting the state university system.
FUTA General Secretary, Senior…
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Fomer spokesman of the Tamil Makkal Viduthalai Pullikal (TMVP), Azad Maulana, appeared before Channel 4 and alleged…
President Ranil to visit India in July to seek closer ties
Exactly one year after political chaos and economic crisis hit Sri Lanka, President Ranil Wickremesinghe is…
President Ranil’s train journey with Diplomats
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs in collaboration with the Presidential Secretariat and the Sri Lanka Tourism…
Official Creditor Committee confirms agreement on debt treatment for Sri Lanka
The Official Creditor Committee (OCC) has confirmed its agreement in principle on specific financing terms to…
Indian naval submarine and Pakistani ship visit Sri Lanka at same time
The Indian naval submarine ‘Vagir’, the latest indigenous Kalvari-class submarine of the Indian Navy, on June 19,…
Indian Navy sub to reach Colombo on Monday
The Commanding Officer of the Indian Naval submarine Commander Divakar. S will call on Commander Western Naval Area…
Indian PM Narendra Modi to face no-confidence vote in parliament
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government will face a no-confidence vote in parliament amid deadlock with…
Committed to support Sri Lanka’s economic reforms – IMF chief tells President…
The Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Kristalina Georgieva has assured the institution’s…