Friday Feb 14, 2025
Monday, 10 March 2014 00:08 - - {{hitsCtrl.values.hits}}
President assures stern punishment for drug traffickersPresident Mahinda Rajapaksa has assured to impose stern punishment on those involved in drug trafficking regardless of their status. Participating in a live TV program Janapathi Jana Hamuwa aired from the Temple Trees on Friday, President Rajapaksa said the people who bring the drugs into the country need to be apprehended and punished. He said the Army and Police have been instructed to take every possible action to curtail drug trafficking and dealing. The President also requested the support of all parties in the country to eradicate the drug menace. |
Envoy appreciates US Senate resolutionAmbassador Jaliya Wickramasuriya has thanked the US Senators who introduced Senate Resolution 364 recognising Sri Lanka’s success in restoration of democracy, rebuilding and reconciliation after the dawn of peace in 2009. In a letter addressed to the Senators, the Ambassador called the resolution a very a positive gesture of goodwill and understanding towards Sri Lanka from these senior representatives of the American people. He underscored the facts enumerated in the Resolution such as the continued peace in the entire country , restoration of democracy and the concrete steps taken towards reconciliation that represent the true situation in Sri Lanka. “I wanted to express my gratitude to you for co-sponsoring Senate Resolution 364. This resolution is fair and balanced and one that reflects the actual progress made by the Government of Sri Lanka,” Ambassador Wickramasuriya said in the letter. The Ambassador is also of the view that adopting such a positive resolution on Sri Lanka by US Senators would certainly be seen in Sri Lanka as moral encouragement to continue the process of healing and reconciliation. “I am appreciative that this resolution acknowledges the establishment of the Lessons Learnt and Reconciliation Commission and the multitude of categories it addresses. This resolution is a historically significant piece of legislation that I believe will enhance the US-Sri Lanka relationship.” Ambassador Wickramasuriya also thanks all Sri Lankan-Americans who have been tirelessly working to keep their legislators informed about the true story on Sri Lanka. He opines the Senate Resolution 364 is clear evidence that their endeavours have been successful. Further, Ambassador Wickramasuriya requests the Sri Lankan community to continue updating their political representatives in the US on the current positive developments in Sri Lanka and encourage them to visit the country and see the progress for themselves. |
Discover Kapruka, the leading online shopping platform in Sri Lanka, where you can conveniently send Gifts and Flowers to your loved ones for any event including Valentine ’s Day. Explore a wide range of popular Shopping Categories on Kapruka, including Toys, Groceries, Electronics, Birthday Cakes, Fruits, Chocolates, Flower Bouquets, Clothing, Watches, Lingerie, Gift Sets and Jewellery. Also if you’re interested in selling with Kapruka, Partner Central by Kapruka is the best solution to start with. Moreover, through Kapruka Global Shop, you can also enjoy the convenience of purchasing products from renowned platforms like Amazon and eBay and have them delivered to Sri Lanka.
Discover Kapruka, the leading online shopping platform in Sri Lanka, where you can conveniently send Gifts and Flowers to your loved ones for any event including Valentine ’s Day. Explore a wide range of popular Shopping Categories on Kapruka, including Toys, Groceries, Electronics, Birthday Cakes, Fruits, Chocolates, Flower Bouquets, Clothing, Watches, Lingerie, Gift Sets and Jewellery. Also if you’re interested in selling with Kapruka, Partner Central by Kapruka is the best solution to start with. Moreover, through Kapruka Global Shop, you can also enjoy the convenience of purchasing products from renowned platforms like Amazon and eBay and have them delivered to Sri Lanka.