The United States yesterday commended Sri Lanka's commitment to democracy as displayed by the peaceful parliamentary elections. Spokesperson for the U.S. State Department, John Kirby at a press briefing on Tuesday said the United States commends the Sri Lankan people and government for Monday's election, which demonstrated their "enduring commitment to democracy and the rule of law." The statement reads as follows : On Sri Lanka, the United States commends the Sri Lankan people and government for yesterday’s election, which demonstrated their enduring commitment to democracy and the rule of law. The United States applauds the Sri Lankan elections commissioner, Sri Lankan civil society, and the candidates themselves for holding free and fair elections that were widely hailed as among the most peaceful in Sri Lanka’s history. The United States looks forward to working with President Sirisena, the prime minister, and the new government.
A Thai woman walking topless in Arugam Bay town has been arrested by the Police.
The UK government has unveiled a package of reforms to simplify imports from developing countries which allows for more garments manufactured in Sri Lanka to enter the UK tariff-free.
The Cabinet has approved a proposal for Sri Lankans overseas to apply for their passports through an online system via the Lankan diplomatic missions.
Villagers in Nirmalapura, Daluwa, Norochcholai today staged a protest over an incident where a group of Navy officials and sailors had assaulted a resident in the area over night, Police said.
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