In a statement Brad Adams, Asia director at Human Rights Watch said "The Sri Lankan government shouldn't treat civilians as criminals just because they're fleeing a conflict area." "Valid security concerns should be addressed on a case-by-case basis, not with

The annihilation, in the totality promised by the government is yet to happen but what has occurred is that neither Sivanesaturai Chandrakanthan nor Wimal Weerawanse is in their respective organisations anymore. And what one would see soon is Sivanesaturai Chandrakanthan,

The nomination papers will be handed over to the Assistant Elections Commissioners for four districts, namely, Anuradhapura, Polonnaruwa, Ratnapura and Kegalle. After days of discussions and indecision, the UNP yesterday decided to keep its post of Sabaragamuwa chief ministerial candidate

A report by the ministry's Public Relations Department on Wednesday said that based on the agreement, the two sides will strengthen economic cooperation and encourage and create necessary conditions for investment by nationals of the other side within the framework

GMOA Committee member Dr. Chandika Epitakaduwa said doctors serving at the Blood Bank at the hospital had stopped attending to the routine blood transfusion work from last morning to protest what they called the lethargic attitude of the administration to

Minister Keheliya Rambukwella said President Mahinda Rajapaksa was undaunted in his quest to eradicate LTTE terrorism despite attempts to target him. He said the President has accepted the LTTE's challenge and would continue relentlessly his mission to end terrorism and

The release signed by DLF Secretary Vasudeva Nanayakkara however said workers had a right to demand the full payment of the Cost of Living allowance. Trade Unions should note that the Government had agreed to accommodate the salary increase demand

While noting that the UPFA had finalised its nominations without any snag Transport Minister Dullas Alahapperuma claimed that the main opposition UNP was in total disarray today and was even struggling to find suitable candidates including the Chief Ministerial nominees.

Kumar Nadesan, chairman of the SLPI and the representative of newspaper publishers, said the Publishers and Editors Guild of Sri Lanka had offered money to informants, in its first such attempt at capturing the attackers. "The newspaper publishers and editors

This is the fourth measure in the most recent series of policy initiatives implemented by the Central Bank. These new series of initiatives are designed to promote international investor confidence, secure comparative advantages by moving to global financial markets and

Government Defence Spokesman Keheliya Rambukwella said that the government had received reports of many persons including journalists who had sought political asylum in the wake of these assault and harassment cases reported involving the media. Minister Rambukwella responding to a

SLT, will use the RollingStream platform to bring IPTV services to its growing customer base throughout Sri Lanka. SLT, expects to grow its residential and commercial business through its increased triple play capabilities now available with this IPTV deployment. SLT's

Addressing the Sri Lanka Economic Summit 2008 on "Inflation, Interest Rates and Exchange rate: The balancing act", Governor Ajith Nivard Cabraal stated that the island's economy is unstable as even though the country managed and balanced the fundamental macroeconomic factors,

July 03, Colombo: Recently retired Inspector general of Police Victor Perera was sworn in as the Governor of Northern Province today before President Mahinda Rajapaksa at Temple Trees.

July 3, Colombo: The market recovery delayed due to lower investor confidence. The All Share Price Index (ASPI) lost 13.29 points (0.55%) to close at 2420.06 and Milanka Price Index (MPI) shed 32.59 points (1.11%) to end at 2913.77

July 03, Colombo: Suspected Tamil Tigers carried out an indiscriminate claymore attack in front of the Eravur Railway station in the Eastern Province around 8.10 pm today, defence sources said.

July 03, Colombo: Sri Lanka military said that 39 persons belonging to thirteen families in the Mullaitivu district arrived at Pulmudai in Welioya and sought military protection.

July 03, Colombo: Former Education Minister and a senior SLFP member, Richard Pathirana passed away this evening at the age of 70 at his residence in Colombo.

July 03, Colombo: World Bank President Robert B. Zoellick has appointed Ms. Isabel Guerrero, country director for India as Vice President for South Asia region.