US announces $40 million agricultural aid to Sri Lanka
COLOMBO: The United States has announced $40 million in aid to buy fertilizer and other key agricultural inputs in time for the next cultivation season…
Authorities’ crackdown on protest rights must end: Amnesty International
COLOMBO: The Sri Lankan authorities have fiercely clamped down on protests and demonized protesters during a period of economic crisis and hardship in the country,…
Sri Lanka Navy contingent returns after participating in RIMPAC 2022 exercise
COLOMBO: The Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) marine contingent which left for the Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2022 exercise, hosted by the US Pacific Fleet,…
AKD leads survey on leaders who can be trusted to resolve Sri Lanka’s economic crisis
COLOMBO: A public survey by the Centre for Policy Alternatives (CPA) shows Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake leading the field of politicians…
Law is the same for you, me and everyone, says President
COLOMBO: President Ranil Wickremesinghe declared opened the third session of the ninth Parliament on 3 August and delivered the government’s policy statement. President Wickramasinghe said…
UNP Leader Ranil Wickremesinghe elected as the Eighth Executive President of Sri Lanka
COLOMBO: UNP Leader Ranil Wickremesinghe was sworn in Thursday, 21 July, as the 8th Executive President of Sri Lanka at the Parliament premises. He was…
Amnesty International tells Sri Lanka military must not be used to police protests
COLOMBO: The Sri Lankan authorities must not impose a blanket order authorising use of force during the state of emergency that has been announced and…
Bar Association calls on parliament to respect sovereignty of people and their wishes in electing a new President
COLOMBO: The Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) has called on the Parliament, which represents the entire country, to respect the sovereignty of the People…
India says it will extend full support to Sri Lanka
COLOMBO: India has assured Sri Lanka of full assistance and said it may ‘consider ‘further financial assistance’ to help the island tide over the unprecedented…
Rear Admiral Upul De Silva appointed Navy Chief of Staff
COLOMBO: President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has appointed Rear Admiral Upul De Silva as the Chief of Staff of the Sri Lanka Navy, effective from June 21,…