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UN should conduct investigations in regard to war crimes in Sri lanka – Hilary Clinton

America has insisted that United Nation Organization should process investigation in regard to all the war crimes in Sri Lanka. The American State Secretary Hilary Clinton while gave an interview to the “The Financial Times” website stated this.

[General] American investors silent Nivard returns empty handed

Governor of Sri Lanka’s Central Bank, Ajith Nivard Cabraal had organized a special meeting with investors in Washington DC on the 12th with the intention of getting some foreign investments in to the country. However, it is learnt that his efforts had been in vain....
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[General] Emergency declared in N’Eliya

An emergency situation has been declared in Nuwera Eliya over the threat of landslides and floods, as a result of the inclement weather conditions, Nuwera Eliya Government Agent D. Kumarasiri said. Over 60 families are currently sheltered in temporary centers as their houses have been completely destroyed due to the heavy rains and winds in the area, the official said....
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[General] President Kissed Tar Before The War Ended – General

When the President who came from abroad claiming that the war was over and kissed the tarmac at BIA in front of journalists and photographers the war was still raging and when the President made his victory speech in Parliament the war had not ended revealed Gen. Sarath Fonseka at a press conference held in Parliament today (20th)....
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[General] Nimal Welgama Is Chairman SLT

The President has appointed Mr. Nimal Welgama as the new Chairman of Sri Lanka Telecom with immediate effect. Mr. Welgama is the Managing director of ...
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[General] Politicians Responsible For Flooding In Colombo – Commissioner

Reason for flooding in Colombo city by rain water is the unauthorized buildings that have been built with the authority of politicians says Colombo Municipal Commissioner Ms. Bhadrani Jayawardene. She points out that politicians, for their political interests, allow people to build unauthorized buildings in the city. ...
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[General] President Orders Rs.58.00 For A Family Displaced By Rain!

The official web site of the government announces that Rs.3 million has been made available to District Secretaries to bring relief to people who have been displaced due to heavy rains that experienced in Colombo, Gampaha and Kalutara Districts. ...
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[General] Northern areas to experience effects of cyclone ‘Laila’

The Meteorology Department stated that North and Eastern areas will experience frequent showers, strong winds and rough weather conditions due to cyclone ‘Laila’ intensifying in the Bay of Bengal. ...
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[General] Gusty winds damage 212 houses in Trnco

More than 200 houses were damaged when strong winds hit Padavisripura and Morawewa areas in Trincomalee district. ...
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[General] Airforce offers Helicopter rides to Airport

The Airforce Helicopters will be available for the transportation of Passengers to and from Colombo and the Bandaranaike International Airport at a nominal fee under the Heli Tours service from today. ...
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Sri Lankan doctoral student at AIT (Thailand) receives Asia-Pacific Entrepreneur Award

Mr. Nayana D.P. Dehigama, a doctoral student of School of Management (SOM) of Asian Institute of Technology (AIT), has won the third Asia-Pacific Young Entrepreneur Award. The awards were announced at the 24th conference of the Confederation of Asia Pacific Chambers of Commerce and Industry (CACCI), which concluded on 7 July 2010 at Colombo, Sri Lanka.

Galle-Matara Railway Sold To Indian Company. Workers Are Being Transferred

It is reported that the construction of the new rail track parallel to the existing Galle-Matara rail track and rehabilitation of the latter were handed over to an Indian company.

No issue if Mahinda Rajapaksa continues as an Executive Prime Minister – Vasudeva

Democratic Left Front Leader parliamentarian Vasudeva Nanayakkara said that the Leftist parties were not opposed to Mahinda Rajapaksa functioning as the head of state, but that he should do so after creating an Executive Prime Ministerial post that is responsible to parliament.

Economists visiting Sri shocked by Wimal’s actions

Finance Minister and Economic Development Ministry Secretary Dr. P.B. Jayasundera has informed Economic Development Minister Basil Rajapaksa that economists representing international organizations who have arrived in the country to explore the possibilities of granting aid to the country, have been shocked a petrified by NFF Leader and Wimal Weerawansa’s protest outside the UN launched on the 6th, sources from the Finance Ministry said.

Work from home, UN tells officials in Sri Lanka

UN officials in Sri Lanka Wednesday told employees to stay home to avoid a pro-government protest outside their offices.

US backs UN in Sri Lanka war crimes dispute

The United States on Tuesday stood behind UN chief Ban Ki-moon and his advisory panel on war crimes allegations in Sri Lanka, where protesters including a cabinet minister surrounded the UN office.

UK fraudster appointed as Minister Mervyn’s Public Relations officer

President Mahinda Rajapaksa’s closest political ally, deputy minister Mervyn Silva has appointed a serious fraudster charged in a UK Crown court as his Public Relations Officer (PRO).

Government Behind 'Skirmish' At UN Office

It has been revealed that the protest which was held in front of UN office complex Colombo was conducted with an overall awareness of the government. This came to the notice after a journalist recorded a threat made to a police officer by the Defense Secretary over the phone.

Murali to retire from Tests

Sri Lankan cricket legend Muttiah Muralitharan will retire from all international test cricket after the first Test against India that is scheduled to be played in Galle from July 18 to 22.

Official hand-over of European Union funded projects in Ampara

The European Union will officially hand-over to the Government and people of Sri Lanka two projects at a total cost of LKR 6.3 billion in the Ampara District on 6th July 2010.
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