(TAMIL NADU, LANKAPUVATH) – Marumalarchi Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam (MDMK) General Secretary Vaiko on Monday (06) urged the Indian Government to change its position in the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) in favour of an independent international investigation into the alleged human rights violations by the Sri Lankan armed forces in 2009, The Hindu reported.
"Vaiko writes to Premier Modi on Lanka issue"Tag: Lanka
(COLOMBO, LANKAPUVATH) – Sri Lankan legislators have joined fellow lawmakers from across South Asia to prioritize and safeguard children’s rights in the region, the United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF) said on Monday (06).
"Sri Lanka joins South Asian partners to safeguard children’s rights"
(CHENNAI, LANKAPUVATH) – Tamil Nadu has protested the “Escalation” in apprehension of its fishermen by Sri Lanka and said the Centre did “Not seem to put adequate pressure” on Colombo regarding the matter, the Press Trust of India reported.
"Tamil Nadu protests escalation in apprehension of fishermen by Lanka"
(KARACHI, LANKAPUVATH) – The management of the Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) is returning premier service aircraft to Sri Lanka, The News International reported.
"Pakistan Airlines to return Airbus-330 to Sri Lanka"
(MAHIYANGANA, LANKAPUVATH) – Enjoy up to 60% off at the Kevan’s Casa for bookings made and held before April 30. Featuring free WiFi, year-round outdoor swimming pool, and breathtaking views, Kevan’s Casa offers the best deal for a comfortable and affordable accommodation combined with luxurious services, while being one of the best budget hotels in Badulla District, Uva Province of Sri Lanka.
"Up to 60% off at Kevan’s Casa Mahiyangana"
(COLOMBO, LANKAPUVATH) – Christine Lagarde, the Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), will not be visiting Sri Lanka this month as she had been tentatively scheduled to, the global lender said on Sunday (05).
"IMF Chief Christine Lagarde will not make Sri Lanka visit this month"
(CHENNAI, LANKAPUVATH) – Citing the report of United Nations Human Rights Commissioner Zeid Raad Al Hussein accusing Sri Lanka of failing to comply with the Commission’s resolutions for hybrid mechanism to probe the war crimes and return of Army occupied lands to Tamils, Pattali Makkal Katchi (PMK) Youth Wing Leader Anbumani Ramadoss on Saturday (04) asked the Union Government to take the issue to the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) to ensure justice for Tamils.
"“Need Centre’s help in Sri Lanka issue,” says Anbumani Ramadoss"
(TORONTO, LANKAPUVATH) – Toronto Mayor John Tory is to lead a trade mission to India and Sri Lanka, The Star reported.
"Toronto Mayor to lead trade mission to India and Sri Lanka"
(COLOMBO, LANKAPUVATH) – Voted as one of Thailand’s best restaurants since 2007, Nara Thai launches an all new Vegetarian menu to customers. Offering everything delightfully vegetarian on the menu from starters to main courses, the new dishes bring out exquisite flavours to all guests.
"Nara Thai launches delicious vegetarian menu"
(COLOMBO, LANKAPUVATH) – Supreme Court Judge and President’s Counsel W. Priyasath Dep took oaths as the 45th Chief Justice of Sri Lanka before President Maithripala Sirisena earlier Thursday (02).
"Supreme Court Judge Priyasath Dep sworn in as new Chief Justice"