Police to inform employers to act on nearly 100 suspects

Public urged to make use of RTI and seek information

The Right to Information (RTI) Act comes into effect on 3rd February, 2017 bringing with it a promise ? of open Government, of citizens? active participation in governance, and of accountability to the sovereign people of the country. The Government last week gazetted the categories of public authorities that fall within the purview of the Right to Information Act. In a positive move, the government has gazetted all the Public Authorities prescribed in the law. This is a historic moment in Sri

02 Feb, 2017

Demo to be staged in Jaffna demanding foreign judges

A demonstration is to be staged in Jaffna tomorrow demanding foreign judges in the accountability process. Northern Provincial Council member M.K Sivajilingam told the Colombo Gazette several NPC members and the public will take part in the demonstration. He said the demonstration will be staged to coincide with Independence Day. “We will press on five points during the demonstration, including the need to have foreign judges in the accountability process,” he said. Sivajilingam said that th

03 Feb, 2017

Businessman shot dead in Horana by unidentified gunmen

A businessman was shot dead in Horana by unidentified gunmen this morning. The police said that the gunmen were on a motorbike. The businessman is said to be the owner of a financial institution.

03 Feb, 2017