Amidst unprecedented political turmoil and continuing uncertainty, two cruise ships MV Arius and MV Gem, each with capacity to carry more than 800 passengers, are currently berthed at the Hambantota International Port (HIP) for month-long layups. The ship crews will remain on board for the period. The HIP issued a statement quoting Lance Zuo, General […]
Sri Lanka and India agreed to explore further avenues towards greater cooperation in the food processing and dairy sectors, when Sri Lanka’s High Commissioner to India, Milinda Moragoda recently met with India’s Minister of Food Processing Industries Shri Pashupati Kumar Paras in New Delhi. A press release from the High Commission said: At the outset, […]
“You and your loose tongue have set the entire India on fire!” BY S VENKAT NARAYAN –Our Special Correspondent NEW DELHI:The Supreme Court of India on Friday rebuked Nupur Sharma, the spokeswoman of the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), for making controversial remarks on Prophet Mohammad (PBUH) that have led to anger in the Muslim community in […]
The Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) has filed two fundamental rights applications in the Supreme Court yesterday on the present economic crisis in the public interest. The applications were filed by the President of the BASL, Saliya Pieris PC; Deputy President, Anura Meddegoda PC; Secretary, Rajeev Amarasuriya; Treasurer, Rajindh Perera; and Assistant Secretary, Pasindu […]