Sri Lanka demonstrates sincerity to combat torture acceding to the Optional Protocol to the Convention against Torture
Sri Lanka, as announced at the U.N Human Rights Council last month, has acceded to the Optional Protocol to the…
Category: LOCAL
Sri Lanka Army Chief emphasizes on 5R concept to strengthen civil-military partnership
The ‘5R Concept’ of Rehabilitation, Reconstruction, Reintegration, Resettlement and Reconciliation will help to build up the bridge to strengthen civil-military…
Five new SLFP District Coordinators appointed
Five new District Organizers appointed for the Sri Lanka Freedom Party received their appointment letters from President Maithripala Sirisena at…
Sri Lankan man pleads guilty to attempting to hijack a plane
A Sri Lankan man has admitted trying to take control of an international passenger jet flying out of Melbourne. Manodh…
Sri Lanka participates in Annual Winternational Embassy Showcase in Washington D.C.
The Embassy of Sri Lanka in Washington D.C. took part in the Annual Winternational Embassy Showcase held on December 6…
Commuters hit as more trade unions join Locomotive Operating Engineers strike action
The strike launched by the Locomotive Operating Engineers’ Union enters its second day today, December 08. Six more trade unions…
AG speaks of Audit Act Amendments- govt authorities due to submit reports to parliament
The Auditor General’s Department states that more than 50 institutions, including the government departments and ministries, will be submitting audit…
Distressed farmers urge authorities to focus on ‘real issues’
Farmers are struggling due to the lack of fertiliser in country. Farmers in several areas have stated that they cannot…
Talks fail – Train strikes to continue over recruitment process of ‘train drivers’
A strike was staged by the Train Engine Drivers’ Association for recruitment process of train drivers since midnight yesterday, December…
Arrest made in Valachchenai over currency possession
A suspect was arrested with a stock of counterfeit currency notes in Valachchenai, Manipay, after a police raid Police stated…