Swiss authorities condemn ‘attack’ on Sri Lanka embassy worker
Switzerland has summoned the Sri Lankan ambassador and demanded an inquiry after a local embassy employee was “detained and threatened”Continue Reading
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I am disciplined but not racist, Port with China was a mistake – Gotabaya
COLOMBO: Seeking to allay India’s apprehensions ahead of his first scheduled trip abroad as Sri Lankan President—to New Delhi this week—GotabayaContinue Reading
Gotabaya Rajapaksa storms to victory in Sri Lanka election #lka
Gotabaya Rajapaksa, who spearheaded the brutal crushing of the Tamil Tigers 10 years ago, stormed to victory Sunday in SriContinue Reading
Sri Lanka minorities fear return of Gotabaya Rajapaksa, view Premadasa part of gov failing in EasterSunday bombings
Former Defense Secretary Gotabaya Rajapaksa and relative newcomer Sajith Premadasa are the prominent candidates in Sri Lanka’s presidential vote. MinoritiesContinue Reading
Ayodhya verdict: Indian top court gives holy site to Hindus
India’s Supreme Court has ruled that the disputed holy site of Ayodhya should be given to Hindus who want aContinue Reading
Landmark labour reforms signal end of kafala system in #Qatar
Freedom to change jobs, removal of exit permits and non-discriminatory minimum wage to enter into force by January 2020. QatarContinue Reading
Qatar Airways loss spirals as cost surge compounded by Saudi embargo
Qatar Airways reported a near ten-fold increase in annual losses as higher fuel costs and a weaker regional economy compoundedContinue Reading
Sri Lanka confirms Presidential Election for Nov 16
COLOMBO (Reuters) – Sri Lanka will hold a presidential election on Nov. 16, the head of the island nation’s election bodyContinue Reading
Sri Lanka President in allegation controversy at tallest tower opening ceremony
COLOMBO (Reuters) – The grand opening of Sri Lanka’s tallest tower was mired in controversy on Monday when President MaithripalaContinue Reading
Sri Lanka looks to Islamic gathering to revive tourism after attacks
COLOMBO — The Bohra Mosque in Colombo has become a hive of activity in recent weeks, its walls surrounded byContinue Reading
