The United Nations has asked the Sri Lankan government to immediately repatriate the commander of the country’s contingent in the UN Peacekeeping Mission in Mali. U.N. spokesman Stephane Dujarric at the regular press briefing last night said that the U.N. made the request to repatriate following a review of his human rights background. He said … Read more
On a day when their captain, Dinesh Chandimal, who has been charged by umpires Aleem Dar and Ian Gould with ball tampering on the second day of the match, is likely to know his fate, the tourists stayed focused on events on the field in reducing the home side to 64 for four in early … Read more
Addressing a commemoration event in Colombo Wednesday evening, Mr. Sirisena said the late Sobitha Thera, who came forward to set up government through a common candidate, never asked that common candidate to loot the Central bank. Several members of United National Party (UNP) led by Prime Minister Ranil Wickremsinghe have been accused in central bank … Read more
The village in Anuradhapura District has been named after Late Maduluwave Sobitha Thero, who played a key role in bringing President Maithirpala Sirisena to power. The foundation stone was jointly laid by Parliament speaker Mr. Karu Jayasuriya, Minister of Housing and Construction Mr. Sajith Premadasa and Acting High Commissioner of India Arindam Bagchi in presence … Read more
The Army said Gen Rawat will hold talks with top political and military leadership of Sri Lanka and explore new areas of military-to-military cooperation between the ground forces of the two countries. The visit assumes significance in light of India’s persistent efforts to strengthen the existing bonds of friendship and military cooperation based on mutual … Read more
5/2/2018 – Global financial services major Allianz on Friday announced that it is going to fully acquire Janashakthi General Insurance Limited at an amount of 85.9 million euros (about US$106.4 million). Allianz forged an agreement for the transaction, which is currently subjected to regulatory approval, and expected to complete in the first quarter of 2018, … Read more
