Thalatha Atukorale takes oaths as new Minister of Justice

Army Commander tells PSC, Sri Lanka far behind in technology

Army Commander Lieutenant General Mahesh Senanayake today noted that Sri Lanka was technologically far behind and needs to be more advanced. He particularly raised concerns over the technology available at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA). Senanayake appeared before the Parliament Select Committee (PSC) on the Easter Sunday attacks for a second time today. On being questioned over the security at the BIA, the Commander said that there needs to be biometrics authentication at the a

31 Jul, 2019

MPs, ACJU and activists discuss issues faced by Muslim women

A discussion was held today with the participation of Muslim women activists on issues faced by Muslim women. Muslim Members of Parliament and members of the All Ceylon Jamiyyathul Ulama (ACJU) had the discussion with Muslim women activists. Parliamentarian Faiszer Musthapha said the meeting was held to address long overdue issues faced by Muslim women in Sri Lanka. “Consensus was reached on most issues except for a few contentious matters. I am confident that we will be able to move forward

30 Jul, 2019

Appeal Court issues interim order against imported garbage

The Court of Appeal has issued an interim order against imported garbage at the Colombo Port and Katunayake Free Trade Zone from being brought into the country. A writ petition seeking a court order directing legal action to be taken against the parties liable for the waste containers was heard at the Court of Appeal yesterday and the case continued today. During yesterday’s hearing, Romesh de Silva PC addressing Court clarified the position of Hayleys Free Zone Limited, which has been accused

31 Jul, 2019