Major fire destroys clothing store in Battaramulla

Push for establishment of an OHCHR Office in Sri Lanka

The UN human Rights Council is to be urged to push Sri Lanka to establish an office linked to the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) in Sri Lanka. In a written statement submitted to the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC) for its 31st session which begins next week, Amnesty International has urged the Council to encourage the Sri Lankan authorities to affirm and deliver on the national and international human rights commitments made in 2015 and ensure that the Human Rights Co

26 Feb, 2016

Two drunk navy sailors arrested for misbehaving in Fort

Two drunk navy sailors have been arrested for misbehaving in Fort, the police media unit said. The police said that the two sailors were arrested this morning and they will be produced before a Magistrate today. (Colombo Gazette)

27 Feb, 2016

UPFA General Secretary Vishwa Warnapala has passed away

United People?s Freedom Alliance (UPFA) General Secretary Professor Vishwa Warnapala passed away today at a private hospital in Colombo. Warnapala?assumed duties as the United People?s Freedom Alliance General Secretary in August last year. Warnapala was 79 years old at the time of his death. (Colombo Gazette)

27 Feb, 2016