Muslim MPs in Sri Lanka ask Indians not to discriminate against Muslim IDPs

Seventeen Muslim legislators in Sri Lanka have asked the Indian government to address the issue of discrimination against old IDPs that include a large number of Muslims evicted from the North by the LTTE. The Muslim MPs have written a letter to Indian High Commissioner Ashok Kantha explaining that old IDPs who were displaced prior to 2008 have lost out on the assistance and relief provided to the new IDPs post 2008.

Over 50 killed in clashes between Pakistan soldiers and militants

At least 51 militants and four soldiers have died in Pakistan's restive northwest after security forces backed by combat jets launched a major offensive a week back, officials said on Sunday.

Sri Lanka Police inquiring into theft at National Museum

Sri Lanka police have commenced an investigation into the theft that had taken place last night at the National Museum in Colombo.

Sri Lanka President hands over 30 houses to members of security forces

Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa today handed over 30 houses built under the 8th phase of the 'Api Wenuwen Api' housing project that is being implemented throughout the country for war veterans.

Increasing Sri Lanka's export volumes will help crucial Balance of Payment issue- Minister

Sri Lanka's Economic Development Minister of Sri Lanka Basil Rajapaksa says the crucial Balance of Payment issue is due to the growing domestic demand brought on by the country's economic growth and increasing export volumes will help to solve the issue. "I believe that expansion of exports and resulting revenue can be a promising way out from this situation," the Minister has said at a ministerial press briefing held Thursday (15) on the upcoming international trade show "Sri Lanka Expo 2012". Sri Lanka Expo 2012, the country's premier international trade fair, organized by the Export Development Board (EDB) and the Industries and International Trade Ministry will be held from March 28 to 31 at the BMICH in Colombo.

Gaddafi's spy chief arrested

Mauritanian authorities arrested former Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi's chief of intelligence, Abdullah al-Senussi, as he arrived at Nouakchott airport, Mauritania's official state news agency AMI said on Saturday. It said Senussi,

WikiLeaks' Assange plans to run for Australian Senate

WikiLeaks' founder Julian Assange is planning to run for elections to the Australian Senate. While Assange is waiting for the British court order on his appeal against the extradition to Sweden, where he's wanted over sexual assault allegations. Strongly opposing the allegations, Assange claimed that they are politically motivated due to the thousands of confidential documents published on Internet by WikiLeaks. "We have discovered that it is possible for Julian Assange to run for the Australian Senate while detained. Julian has decided to run,"

Education Minister to lay foundation stone for Sri Lanka prison school today

Sri Lanka Minister of Education Bandula Gunawardena will lay the foundation stone for the construction of the island's first prison school today, the Education Ministry of announced. Minister of Prison Reforms and Rehabilitation Chandrasiri Gajadeera will also participate in the ceremony.

Sri Lankan government prepares to face any situation at the UNHRC session

Sri Lanka's acting Media Minister Lakshman Yapa Abeywardena says the government is prepared to face any situation that may arise at the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) sessions in Geneva.

Sri Lanka Freedom Party calls for reports on corrupt politicians

The General Secretary of ruling Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP), Minister of Health Maithreepala Sirisena has requested Inspector General of Police N.K. Ilangakoon to submit a list of corrupt party members.