Resident of Lankan camp in Tamil Nadu guilty of sexual abuse

Sri Lankan feminists make urgent plea

Sri Lankan feminists have urged the authorities to address the unfolding humanitarian crisis caused by the economic collapse in Sri Lanka. Issuing a statement the feminists said that the country is facing the worst economic crisis in its post-independence history. Widespread food and fuel shortages are crippling the lives of people. Such a situation that has already lasted several weeks is now resulting in widespread protests which are being repressed violently. We anticipate escalating violen

06 Apr, 2022

Resignation of Deputy Speaker not accepted

President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has refused to accept the resignation of Parliament Deputy Speaker Ranjith Siyambalapitiya. The Deputy Speaker had informed President Gotabaya Rajapaksa about his resignation. The resignation comes after the Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) quit the Government and decided to be independent in Parliament. SLFP MP Duminda Dissanayake said that all 14 MPs of the SLFP had left the Government. The SLFP had informed President Gotabaya Rajapaksa earlier that it is prepare

06 Apr, 2022

CID grills photojournalist over Mirihana incident

The Criminal Investigations Department (CID) has questioned a photojournalist of a leading newspaper over the Mirihana incident. Daily Mirror photographer Waruna Wanniarachchi was questioned for nearly 4 hours by the CID. He had been asked about the incident where a large group of people attempted to attack the Mirihana residence of President Gotabaya Rajapaksa. The Police had eventually fired tear gas on the crowd after the mob set fire to some vehicles. The CID had asked for the videos and

06 Apr, 2022