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UN concerned over violence during economic crisis protest; calls for restraint

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United Nations Sri Lanka has expressed concern over reports of violence in the country, resident coordinator Hanaa Singer-Hamdy said on Friday (01), after a massive protest outside President Gotabaya Rajapaksa’s residence over Sri Lanka’s prevailing economic crisis turned violent.

In a tweet posted Friday afternoon, Singer-Hamdy called for restraint from all groups. The Tweet said: “We are monitoring developments and are concerned by reports of violence in #SriLanka. Calling for restraint from all groups.”

The government of Sri Lanka has accused “extremist” elements affiliated with opposition parties of hijacking the protest and turning it violent — an allegation contested by some of the protestors.



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“Improve the quality of infrastructure and services provided to tourists visiting the country.” – President

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President Anura Kumara Disanayake emphasized the necessity of providing high-quality infrastructure and services for tourists visiting Sri Lanka, as the country has gained significant international recognition as an attractive tourist destination.

Accordingly, the President instructed officials to pay special attention to this matter and take necessary actions.

President Disanayake issued these instructions during a discussion held today (17) at the Presidential Secretariat with officials from the Ministry of Tourism.

During the discussion, officials briefed the President on the budgetary allocations designated for the Ministry of Tourism and the projects being implemented under those funds.

With the tourism sector taking a new step forward, Sri Lanka aims to attract three million tourists this year. The discussion also extensively covered the utilization of these budgetary allocations for the development of essential infrastructure to support this goal.

Minister of Foreign Affairs, Tourism and Foreign Employment Vijitha Herath, Deputy Minister of Tourism Dr. Ruwan Ranasinghe, Secretary to the President Dr. Nandika Sanath Kumanayake, Senior Additional Secretary to the President Roshan Gamage, Secretary to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism Aruni Ranaraja, along with a group of senior officials from the Ministry of Tourism, attended this discussion.

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French Navy Ship PROVENCE arrives in Port of Colombo

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The French Navy Ship PROVENCE arrived at the Port of Colombo on a formal visit on Sunday (16 Mar 25) morning.

She was welcomed by the Sri Lanka Navy in compliance with the time-honoured naval traditions.

The 142.20m long Destroyer is Commanded by Captain Lionel SIEGFRIED and manned by a crew of 160 members.

During the stay in the island, crew members of PROVENCE will visit some tourist hotspots in the country and the ship is scheduled to depart the island on 20 Mar.

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Court of Appeal dismisses Ex-IGP’s writ petition

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The Court of Appeal this [17] morning  dismissed the writ petition filed by former Inspector General of Police (IGP) Deshabandu Tennakoon, seeking an interim injunction to prevent the execution of the arrest order issued by the Matara Magistrate’s Court against him.

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