Sri Lanka human rights improved under Sirisena: UK

The human rights situation in Sri Lanka has “improved” since Maithripala Sirisena took over presidency from Mahinda Rajapaksa, a UK government report has said. MORE..

July 16, 2015  10:44 pm|

President Sirisena congratulates British Premier Cameron

President Maithripala Sirisena has sent a congratulatory message to British Prime Minister David Cameron upon his re-election. MORE...

May 10, 2015  11:17 am|

Cameron claims absolute majority in UK Parliament

Prime Minister David Cameron’s Conservative Party swept Friday to an unexpectedly strong election victory, making big gains at the expense of rivals in a vote that reshapes the political landscape. MORE..

May 8, 2015  05:35 pm|

Cameron on course for victory in UK election

David Cameron, UK prime minister, was on course to return to Downing Street on Friday with early election results pointing to a dramatic Conservative victory, but the country he leads is under unprecedented strain after a night of triumph for Scottish nationalists. MORE...

May 8, 2015  10:30 am|

Sri Lanka must offer full support to UN probe - Cameron

British Prime Minister David Cameron says he has offered support to the steps being taken by the government to address past issues while stressing that Sri Lanka should “go further” and continue to offer full support to the ongoing UN investigation. MORE..

April 15, 2015  12:14 pm|

President to attend Commonwealth Day Observances today

President Maithripala Sirisena, as the Chair in Office of the Commonwealth, will attend the Commonwealth Day Observances, themed ‘A Young Commonwealth’, today (09). MORE...

March 9, 2015  11:37 am|

President leaves for London on a three-day visit

President Maithripala Sirisena accompanied by First Lady Jayanthi Sirisena today left for the United Kingdom on a three-day official visit. MORE..

March 7, 2015  10:34 am|

UK encouraged by progress of new govt

The United Kingdom has expressed hope that the new Sri Lankan Government will work together with the international community at the UN Human Rights Council, and co-operate with the investigation into alleged war crimes during the final stage of the conflict. MORE..

January 31, 2015  10:16 am|