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Sunil Jayasiri is an experienced journalist with over 20 years in the field, focusing on defense reporting, human rights, socio-political issues and international relations. After serving as a former defense correspondent for Daily Mirror, Sunil now holds the position of Associate Editor at Daily Mirror-Sri Lanka

Maldives seeks improved consular services for community in SL

22 Jan 2014

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Maldivian President Abdulla Yameen on Tuesday requested for Sri Lankan government's assistance in improving consular services for the large Maldivian community residing in the neighbouring country.

My private life has never been a secret-Mangala

22 Jan 2014

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Charging that the "Rajapaksa regime" has embarked on yet another attempt to incarcerate and silence him by invoking an archaic Victorian law of the Sri Lankan penal code, UNP MP Mangala Samaraweera today said his private life had never been a secret.

Tangalle PS Chairman arrested

22 Jan 2014

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Tangalle Pradeshiya Sabha Chairman Sampath Chandra Pushpa Vidanapathirana was arrested in Kotte, last night by a special CID team in connection with the murder case of the British national Khuram Shaikh, police said.

No improvement in HR situation in SL-UK

22 Jan 2014

1

The British Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) in its quarterly human rights report for the last quarter of 2013 stated that the Human rights situation in Sri Lanka had not improved in the last three months despite the intensified international focus on the country’s human rights issues.

War crimes evidence found against Syria -SL origin UN prosecutor

20 Jan 2014

2

Syrian government officials could face war crimes charges in the light of a huge cache of evidence smuggled out of the country showing the ‘systematic killing’ of about 11,000 detainees, according to three eminent international lawyers, led by Sri Lankan origin Sir Desmond de Silva QC.

Improve ties with SL-BJP to Congress

18 Jan 2014

2

While slamming the Congress-led UPA government for what it said was its weak foreign policy, India’s Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) today called on the Indian Congress government to improve its relationship with neighbouring nations including Sri Lanka, PTI news agency reported.

SL ready to face UN rights body-Minister

18 Jan 2014

18

Sri Lanka on Saturday said it was ready to face another resolution against the country in the UN rights body over alleged war crimes during decades long civil war against the rebel Tamil Tigers.

Fishermen's meeting postponed to Jan 27

18 Jan 2014

1

With Sri Lanka seeking time to finalise the list of representatives for the much-anticipated fishermen's associations meeting aimed at resolving the vexed issue of fishing rights in the Palk Straits, the Tamil Nadu government on Saturday said the discussions would be held on January 27 and not on Monday as announced originally. 

Australian PM’s special envoy meets Navy Chief

18 Jan 2014

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Australian Prime Minister's special envoy for Operation Sovereign Borders, Major General (retd) Jim Molan called on Commander of the Sri Lanka Navy, Vice Admiral Jayanath Colombage at the Naval Headquarters in Colombo today. 

HR Chief’s report will give an assessment on SL-UK

18 Jan 2014

18

While claiming that the UNHRC Chief’s report ahead of the HR Council will give an assessment of Sri Lanka’s progress, Britain has reiterated that if a credible domestic process has not begun properly by March it would use its seat on the UN Human Rights Council to call for an international investigation against Sri Lanka.

Nimal's long journey to Australia has an ending at last

17 Jan 2014

3

A Sri Lankan refugee who was involved in a six-month long standoff with Indonesian authorities in 2009 has finally arrived in Australia.

Navy Chief in Maldives

15 Jan 2014

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Navy Commander Jayanath Colombage accompanied by Navy Seva Vanitha Unit President, Mrs. Srima Colombage is currently on an official visit to the Maldives.

Maldives probing reports of local celebrities’ misconduct in SL

15 Jan 2014

10

The Maldives Police Service has confirmed it is looking into allegations of sexual misconduct and consumption of alcohol made against local celebrities by news website “mvyouth”.

New laws to the rescue of LG Chiefs

15 Jan 2014

3

Cabinet approval has been given to draft new bills which, if enacted, will empower mayors and chairmen of local authorities to remain in office further despite the defeat of annual budgets, Daily Mirror learns.

GL to meet Kurshid

14 Jan 2014

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Sri Lankan and Indian External Affairs Ministers Prof. G.L. Peiris and Salman Kurshid are to meet later this month to discuss ‘all aspects of the bilateral relationship,’ including the fishermen issues, the government said today

Two Chinese war ships in Trinco

14 Jan 2014

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Two Chinese war ships, 'Jing Gangsha' and 'Heng Shui' arrived at the port of Trincomalee yesterday on a good will visit.

Release of Indian fishermen only after talks-SL

12 Jan 2014

6

Sri Lanka on Sunday said it will not release over 200 Indian fishermen lodged here before the Indo-Lanka fisheries talks, scheduled in New Delhi later this week to resolve a major irritant in bilateral ties.

India-SL joint meet on Jan 20 on fishermen issue

12 Jan 2014

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Indian and Sri Lankan officials, along with representatives of fishermen, will meet to discuss the issues related to fishermen of Tamil Nadu and Puducherry on January 20 at Chennai, Union Minister V Narayanasamy said today.

Relatives of air crash victims identify belongings

11 Jan 2014

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Relatives of the victims of an air crash in Sri Lanka attended a public display today to identify their belongings, over 15 years after the tragedy.

SL to assess security ahead of Bangladesh tour

11 Jan 2014

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Two senior Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) officials will visit Bangladesh to make a security assessment ahead of their national cricket team's tour to the country.

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