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Pathfinder meets representatives of Communist Party of China
Monday, 26 September 2016 10:30A visiting delegation representing the Communist Party of China (CPC) met with officials of the Pathfinder Foundation with a view to discussing current issues of mutual interest to both institutions.
Sri Lanka ‘will not allow lifting EU ban on Tamil Tigers’ – VIDEO
Monday, 26 September 2016 09:35Sri Lanka Thursday said that it will do all what it takes to keep the European Union ban on the Tamil Tiger rebels, after a top European Court of Justice (ECJ) advisor recommended the court to drop the decade long ban.
TNA distances itself from Vigneswaran
Monday, 26 September 2016 09:18The TNA criticizes the protest campaign held in Jaffna by north chief minister C.V. Vigneswaran’s Tamil People’s Council at a time when parties are discussing a new constitution.
Prabhakaran was killed by Bri. Ravipriya - Fonseka
Monday, 26 September 2016 09:06Ex-Army chief, minister Sarath Fonseka says the task force led by Brig. Ravipriya and functioned directly under him had attacked and eliminated LTTE leader Velupillai Prabhakaran.
‘Most inhuman, worst form of crime’
Monday, 26 September 2016 09:00Abductions of persons are a most inhuman and worst form of crime, says human rights activist Manouri Muttettuwegama, adding that this has been confirmed during public sittings by the the secretariat for coordinating reconciliation mechanisms, which she heads.
BMW, Benz possible for Ministry Secretaries
Sunday, 25 September 2016 20:39Top public officials including Ministry Secretaries are in luck’s way with their monthly vehicle entitlement being increased to a maximum of Rs. 425,000 (excluding VAT) effective October from Rs. 300,000 earlier.
Pope names Special Envoy for FABC Plenary Assembly
Sunday, 25 September 2016 20:25Pope Francis has named Cardinal Telesphore Placidus Toppo, Archbishop of Ranchi, India, as his Special Envoy to the XI Plenary Assembly of the Federation of Asian Bishops’ Conferences, taking place from 28 November – 4 December in Colombo, Sri Lanka.
CID probes fake lottery ticket racket involving officials
Sunday, 25 September 2016 18:38Revelations have been made with regard to a fake lottery racket, in which the printing companies tasked with printing the lottery tickets and lottery officials are implicated.