Tamil poet arrested for visa violations

Norwegian Tamil poet and actor V.I.S Jeyapalan has been arrested in Sri Lanka for violating visa regulations. Jaffna-born Jeyapalan was arrested yesterday at Mankulam in the countrys north, police spokesman Ajith Rohana said. Rohana said Oslo-based Jeyapalan, who was in the country on a tourist visa, has been arrested for holding seminars in Jaffna. "He was reported to have taken part in gatherings aimed at causing communal unrest," Rohana said. The

Five Russian naval ships in Colombo

Five Russian naval ships of the Pacific Fleet arrived at the Port of Colombo today for replenishment and crews’ relaxation. The ships were welcomed by the Sri Lanka Navy in accordance with naval traditions on their arrival. The ships, “Admiral Panteleyev”, “Peresvet”, “Admiral Nevelsky”, “Fotiy Krylov” and “Pechenga”, are on their way from the Mediterranean to their home port in Vladivostok.

“Admiral Panteleyev” is an anti-submarine ship commanded by Captain 1st Rank Oleg V. Puzin. It is 162 meters in length. It has a displacement of 7,595 tons and a complement of 92 officers and 336 seamen onboard.

Huawei No 3 in world smartphone market in Q3

Huawei, said the company has elevated its position to the number three position in the global smartphone market. Huawei Smartphones gained a 5.1 percent share, as it grew shipments 67% annually to 12.7 million units in Q3 according to new reports.
Researchers attributed the rise to strong sales of its higher-end Ascend P6 and the mainstream G610, particularly in China.
According to Yang Shu - President and Chief Executive Officer, South-East Asia Region, Huawei Technologies, Huawei experienced 30% year-over- year growth in the region, including Sri Lanka which is a significant achievement. He further commended, “Huawei Technologies Lanka (Pvt) Ltd team encompasses highly skilled consultants both international and local understanding the different market and needs of Sri Lanka”.

CHINA FINE ON LANKA’s HR RECORD

Has made progress on HR front, reconciliation 

International community must not complicate issue

China reiterated wholehearted support for Sri Lanka, stating that the country has made progress in promoting human rights and towards national reconciliation.

China further called on the international community to desist from taking measures that ‘may complicate the issue’ and instead, help create an external environment conducive to the country’s stability.

Couple hacked to death

A middle aged couple was hacked to death with sharp weapons at Halgasmulla, Akmeemana, Galle on Tuesday.The murdered couple has been identified as Urala Liyanage Lal Priyanatha, 50, a landed proprietor and his wife Anusha Liyanage, 48, residents of Kithulampitiya, Galle. Akmeemana Police investigating following a complaint lodged by couple's son, found the two bodies yesterday on the access road leading to their tea plantation at Halgamulla. According to the complaint lodged by the son to the police, the couple had gone to their tea plantation on Tuesday morning in their own three wheeler and had not returned home until the following day. The police who found the bodies, suspect they had been murdered while returning home.

Lanka Sathosa to import 100 containers of big onions to control price rise

Lanka Sathosa will import 100 containers of big onions to control the rising price and overcome any shortage in the local market. Consumers will be able to buy big onions at a very reasonable retail price at Lanka Sathosa outlets islandwide. With the prevailing shortage of big onions in the open market, the wholesale and retail prices of local and imported big onions have increased. Co-operatives and Internal Trade Minister Johnston Fernando has

Galle’s unique cultural heritage

A tour to Sri Lanka is incomplete if the heritage city of Galle on the Southern Coast is not included in the travel plan as a destination.

Galle is a unique city in the island, rich in diversity. It is an ideal destination for those who seek adventure, beach holidays and exploration. Historical, archaeological and literary evidence proves that inter-religious harmony and multiculturalism had existed in