Nominated US envoy to support human rights and civil society in SL
The US needs to build constructive relationships with Sri Lanka and consistently support democratic values, human rights and a strong civil society that are essential to democracies and central to the Read More »
Criminals side with Govt. and go scot-free: Ponnambalam
People are in remand for years without evidence of wrongdoing under the Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA), whereas people with evidence against them go free if they side with the Government, alleged A Read More »
US announces additional $2.5 million in urgent COVID-19 assistance for SL
The United States, through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), announced an additional $2.5 million in urgent COVID-19 assistance for Sri Lanka. Read More »
USJ labs have not detected Delta+ variant: Dr. Chandima Jeewandara
The Delta+ variant of Covid-19 has not been detected by the laboratory of the Allergy, Immunology, and Cell Biology unit at Sri Jayewardenepura University, as confirmed by the Unit’s Director Dr. Chan Read More »
AG refuses to appear for Ratwatte in SC case
The Attorney General (AG) had refused to appear for State Minister Lohan Rattwatte and the Superintendent of Police in Anuradhapura in the case related to the fundamental rights (FR) petition filed b Read More »
Easter attacks investigations: police have presented findings to AG says Sarath
After extensive investigations into the Easter Sunday terror attacks of 2019, Minister of Public Security Sarath Weerasekara says that Sri Lanka Police have presented their findings to the Attorney Ge Read More »
SC calls for prompt investigation into Ratwatte case
The Supreme Court of Sri Lanka has called for a prompt investigation into the incidents relating to former State Minister of Prison Management and Prisoners Rehabilitation Lohan Ratwatte. Read More »