Have evidence against Mahinda Rajapaksa regime members: Lanka government"Investigations are nearing end. All will be arrested and taken to court," said Rajitha Senaratne, Minister of Health and government spokes...
30 Dec, 2015, 12.52 PM IST
Sri Lankan president warns Mahinda Rajapaksa loyalists against toppling government"Both me and the Prime Minister are not expecting to have an easy time in the government. We are here for a difficult job," Sirisena said.
09 Sep, 2015, 10.18 PM IST
Ranil Wickremesinghe sworn in as Sri Lanka PMRanil Wickremesinghe was today sworn in as Sri Lanka's Prime Minister for the fourth time following his party's victory in the parliamentar...
21 Aug, 2015, 12.01 PM IST
I would do everything to protect January mandate: Sri Lankan President Maithripala SirisenaSpeaking in the southern town of Matara, Sirisena without making a direct reference to Rajapaksa's return said, "I would not allow anyone t...
04 Jul, 2015, 11.01 PM IST
Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena dissolves parliament, elections could be held in AugustThe president's decision to dissolve parliament came shortly after a spokesman for the UNP said it had formally requested him to do so.
27 Jun, 2015, 11.43 AM IST
Four ministers of Sri Lanka Freedom Party quit Maithripala Sirisena's governmentThe four SLFP leaders accused Wickremesinghe of political high-handedness and alleged that President Sirisena has no voice in the governmen...
22 May, 2015, 01.59 PM IST
Sri Lanka to begin domestic probe on LTTE war crimes next month: President Maithripala SirisenaIn order to meet the UN deadline Sri Lanka will begin its probe on alleged human rights violations during the LTTE era next month.
20 May, 2015, 01.51 PM IST
Reconciliation with minority Tamil priority for new Sri Lankan government: President Maithripala SirisenaSirisena was addressing the 'War Hero's Day' celebrations at the Matara as the country marked the 6th anniversary of the end of the conflic...
19 May, 2015, 03.53 PM IST
Stalemate over Colombo Port City project ends: Chinese MediaAfter his meeting with Xi, Sirisena also met Chinese Premier Li Keqiang on March 26.
27 Mar, 2015, 03.11 PM IST
Sirisena begins 1st China visit to rebalance tiesSirisena will also hold talks with Chinese Premier Li Keqiang and later take part in Boao Forum for Asia Annual Conference 2015.
25 Mar, 2015, 11.22 PM IST
Impressed by India's Right to Information Act, Sri Lanka hopes to have its ownThe government hopes to introduce what erstwhile Rajapaksa government failed to do during its decadelong rule to empower Lankan citizens.
20 Mar, 2015, 03.23 AM IST
Fishermen associations to join PM Modi, Maithripala Sirisena in talks to end disuptePresident Maithripala Sirisena discussed with PM Narendra Modi the long-standing issue and its adverse impact when they met in New Delhi.
19 Feb, 2015, 04.33 AM IST
Sri Lanka to review all projects approved by Mahinda Rajapaksa governmentColombo will review all projects that was approved by the previous government and take steps if discrepancies are found.
18 Feb, 2015, 04.19 AM IST
Sri Lankan president's India visit: Why Sirisena & PM Modi must look to deepen bilateral tiesSirisena’s choice of India for his first foreign trip after becoming president leaves none in doubt that he wants more diplomatic support f...
15 Feb, 2015, 12.05 PM IST
Unity, reconciliation need patience: Maithripala SirisenaSirisena said that it was the responsibility of his government to ensure a background for all communities to live in strong brotherhood.
14 Feb, 2015, 07.28 PM IST
Tamil diaspora should allow enough time to create Unity, reconciliation: Maithripala SirisenaMaithripala Sirisena said that it was the responsibility of his government to ensure a background for all communities to live in strong bro...
14 Feb, 2015, 03.37 PM IST
New Sri Lankan president Maithripala Sirisena brings Tamils to centre stageThe two countries have already launched discussions on repatriation of Tamils of Sri Lankan origin who are staying as refugees in camps in ...
07 Feb, 2015, 04.00 AM IST