Injunction against allowing only NFC to distribute movies in Sri Lanka

Government goes ahead with Online Safety Bill

The Government went ahead with the Online Safety Bill despite concerns raised by the international community and local media and rights groups. Parliament decided to debate the Bill after a vote was taken on the matter. Public Security Minister Tiran Alles defended the Bill presented by him to Parliament, saying it is required in order to curb online harassment and misinformation. He says there has been a large number of complaints related to incidents of abuse and harassment on social media.

23 Jan, 2024

UK and Sri Lanka discuss need to enhance relations

The United Kingdom and Sri Lanka had discussions centered on enhancing relations between both countries, and its future trajectory. High Commissioner of Sri Lanka to the United Kingdom Rohitha Bogollagama had a meeting with the Speaker of the UK Parliament Lord McFall of Alcluith. During the meeting, the High Commissioner and Speaker Lord McFall discussed a wide array of topics covering contemporary international relations, the reconciliation process in Sri Lanka, and the enhancement of bilate

24 Jan, 2024

Politician among 5 killed in shooting

Politician Saman Perera, the leader of the Ape Jana Bala Pakshaya (Our Power of People Party), was among 5 people shot dead in Beliatta. Five people who were travelling in a jeep were shot dead in Beliatta, in southern Sri Lanka Monday, the Police said. According to reports, four people died at the scene of the crime and another person died on admission to hospital. The assailants had reportedly arrived in a vehicle and opened fire targeting the Defender jeep in which the victims were traveli

22 Jan, 2024