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Legacy challenges of accountability in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, Sept. 28 -- Sri Lanka's long war, between Sri Lankan State Forces and the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), officially ended in 2009. In those final phases, serious allegations have ... Read More


One year on, Sri Lanka under President Dissanayake has changed for the good

Sri Lanka, Sept. 28 -- It's been a year since Anura Kumara Dissanayake was elected President of Sri Lanka. His electoral victory broke the seven-decade duopoly of Sri Lanka's two main parties, the Uni... Read More


A year of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake

Sri Lanka, Sept. 28 -- As President Anura Kumara Dissanayake completes his first year in office, the promises of "system change" and a new style of leadership remain at the heart of public debate. Mar... Read More


Deputy Ruler of Sharjah visits Puttalam

Sri Lanka, Sept. 28 -- Deputy Ruler of Sharjah and Chairman of the Sharjah Media Council, Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed Al Qasimi visited Al Rahma Women's Village in Puttalam, a community dedicated to widow... Read More


Call for VAT-free books

Sri Lanka, Sept. 28 -- A mother and her daughter join hundreds of others to sign a petition drawn up by the Sri Lanka Book Publishers' Association, advocating for books and publications to be tax-free... Read More


Navy officer wins prestigious U. S. Naval Award

Sri Lanka, Sept. 28 -- Lieutenant Commander Madhushika Piyumi Kathriarachchige of the Sri Lanka Navy has been honoured with the Kiwanis International Outstanding International Student Award by the U.S... Read More


President meets US counterpart

Sri Lanka, Sept. 28 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, during his US visit to participate in the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), attended a gala dinner reception hosted... Read More


Sri Lanka, Pakistan to enhance trade ties

Sri Lanka, Sept. 28 -- The historic economic ties between Pakistan and Sri Lanka are set to touch new heights as Sri Lanka has returned to the path of stability and progress after facing significant c... Read More


Colombo Fire Service to be expanded after Pettah blaze

Sri Lanka, Sept. 28 -- The Colombo Municipal Council Fire Service Department is stepping up recruitment and expanding its facilities to strengthen fire safety and emergency response across the city, A... Read More


UNCED reviews Lanka's first Enforced Disappearances' report

Sri Lanka, Sept. 28 -- The United Nations Committee on Enforced Disappearances (UNCED) commenced its review of Sri Lanka's first periodic report under the International Convention for the Protection o... Read More