The Sri Lanka Press Institute (SLPI), its constituent members and affiliated organizations, emphasise the need for Democratic Rights and Rule of Law to prevail without any infringement from the government during the present time of unrest.
Yesterday (May 9) marked a month since the Galle Face Green transformed into a mass protest site. However, it took only a matter of hours for pro-Rajapaksa supporters to not only destroy tents that were put up in front of Temple Trees and Galle Fac
A group of concerned independent professionals comprising of largely legal and medical practitioners under one banner: “Direction Sri Lanka - Independent Professionals for the Nation” has raised concerns over the deepening economic crisis which has made a great impact on the socio-economic conditions of the people.
While almost all Sri Lankans from all religions and races are expressing widespread protests around the country because of unprecedented price hikes, hospitals without essential medicines and severe suffering, there seems to be a brigh
The recent protests over the economic crisis in the country and calling for the President to resign is regarded by many as a rare show of unity amongst Sri Lankans of various ethnic groups and religions. A country that was plagued by divisive politics resulting in furthering ethnic and religious divide through divisive policies, civil war and terrorist attacks, was
Political unrest still prevails in the country, with the chorus urging President Gotabaya Rajapaksa to step down. An interim government representative of all the parties with MPs in Parliament has been proposed by some parties and groups in the meantime to run the country for a short period –may be one year- to work out solutions to public grievances such as the shortage of LPG, fuel and soaring cost of living.
Sri Lanka’s current economic, political and social turmoil is viewed by the international community with mixed feelings. However, Sri Lankans overseas feel that it’s high time that they stand in solidarity with fellow Sri Lankans to voice against corruption and injustice. As such, on May 1, Sri Lankans living across 50 states in the US will take to the streets at 2.00 pm (EST), voicing for change in solidarity with fellow Sri Lankans.
The Indian Army’s Chief of the Army Staff (COAS), General Manoj Mukund Naravane PVSM AVSM SM VSM ADC who is retiring shortly after a noteworthy and illustrious career of more than 42 years of military service is in fact a true friend of Sri Lankan Armed Forces.
On April 28, 1952 Japan and Sri Lanka established the formal diplomatic relations. As today marks its 70th anniversary, I wish to convey my warmest greetings to our valued friends in this beautiful island nation on behalf of the government and people of Japan.
April 19, 2022 was a day of unrest in Sri Lanka. People in major towns and cities took to the streets staging protests on the newly announced fuel price hikes during the wee hours of April 18. Subsequent....
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