PRECIFAC Secretary Lacille de Silva removed from his post

Pillayan to remain behind bars

Former Eastern Province Chief Minister Sivanesathurai Chandrakanthan, alias Pillayan, has been ordered to be further remanded till 17 March over the murder of a former Tamil politician. Pillayan was produced in court today over the murder of former Tamil National Alliance Parliamentarian Joseph Pararajasingham. Pararajasingham was killed while he was attending a Christmas service in Batticaloa in 2005. Chandrakanthan, former Tamil Makkal Viduthalai Pullikal member Pradeep Master and the other

25 Feb, 2020

Eight more Malaysians acquitted on LTTE link charges

Eight men in Malaysia including Gadek assemblyman G. Saminathan were today acquitted and discharged on charges related to the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) terrorist group, NNN-BERNAMA reported. Four separate high courts in Malaysia ordered the release after a deputy public prosecutor informed that the Attorney General had instructed to discontinue proceedings against all the accused, in accordance with Section 254 (1) of the Criminal Procedure Code. Besides?Saminathan, 35, the other

25 Feb, 2020

UNFPA meeting in Colombo notes discrimination of people with disabilities

People with disabilities are amongst the most marginalized groups when it comes to sexual and reproductive health (SRH) services. Even when health services are physically accessible, women and young people with disabilities may face financial, social, and psychological barriers to accessing adequate SRH services. However, persons with disabilities have a greater need for comprehensive sexuality education and care than persons without disabilities due to their increased vulnerability. The Unit

25 Feb, 2020