India sends ships with relief material
India on Friday rushed two naval ships with relief material to Sri Lanka which has been severely-hit by tropical cyclone Roanu. Navy said two Naval...
Issues of reconciliation and accountability remain unaddressed
The unexpected chance for lasting peace and reconciliation in Sri Lanka that followed President Maithripala Sirisena’s January 2015 election faces increasing turbulence. Initial moves by...
Post-Conflict Reconciliation a Priority
Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena today said post-conflict reconciliation with minority Tamils was his government's priority while being committed to uphold human rights and democracy....
Death toll from Sri Lanka’s floods, landslides rises
Around 150 people are feared dead after more than three days of heavy rain triggered two landslides in central Sri Lanka, disaster officials said yesterday...
Accountability must engage international judges – Canadian PM
The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on the Seventh Anniversary of the End of the War in Sri Lanka: “Today, we mark...
Upper limit for Bank leasing to be imposed
Several changes to Sri Lanka’s financial services will be enacted soon such as leasing services offered by banks, Finance Minister Ravi Karunanayake said, speaking at...
Fishermen plan stir against church on Katchatheevu
Fishermen associations in the State have planned a series of protests if the Central government does not stop Sri Lanka’s move to construct a new...
34 fishermen to be released
The Sri Lankan authorities have decided to set free 34 fishermen of Tamil Nadu who have been kept in Jaffna and Vavuniya jails. While 13 fishermen were...
Beyonce brand Ivy Park denies ‘slavery’ in Sri Lanka
Beyonce’s workout clothing line, Ivy Park, has denied claims by The Sun newspaper of running a sweatshop in its Sri Lanka factory. It has been...
Healing the wounds of war in Sri Lanka
Does political stability have an effect on the plight of refugees? If a country has been plagued by decades of infighting, can political stability increase...
Tamil diaspora told to compromise
Sri Lanka's vibrant Tamil community in Britain has been gently advised to be ready for political compromises if it is serious about constitutional reforms in...
The Channel 4 allegations are a good example of your Government’s total mismanagement
My dear Mahinda, I still vividly recall the first time I met you. It was at the SLFP Party Headquarters on Darley Road in June...
Navy building Church on request by Bishop of Jaffna Diocese
The Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) on Sunday dismissed reports that it planned to build a naval facility on the Katchatheevu islet, which was ceded by...
Beyoncé clothing range is made by ‘sweat shop labourers
Beyoncé’s new range of women’s sportswear is made using sweat shop labourers who earn as little as £4.30 a day, it has been reported. The American...
Report on Constitutional Reforms to be handed over
The Public Representation Committee on Constitutional Reforms will hand over it’s report to Prime Minister this month. Mr. Lal Wijenayake, Chairman of the committee said that...