Gota assures will address issues of Northern Tamils

EU fears risk of repressive action by Sri Lankan Government

The European Union (EU) has raised fears of a risk of repressive action by the Sri Lankan Government, as seen in the disproportionate use of force against civil protestors. In this challenging context, the EU says it is paramount that the State shows restraint and continues to guarantee freedom of association, freedom of expression and the right to protest free from intimidation. The EU said that the process of reform will be more sustainable and robust if Sri Lankan civil society is part of i

22 Nov, 2023

Deshabandu Tennakoon appointed Acting Inspector General of Police

Senior Deputy Inspector General of Police (SDIG) Deshabandu Tennakoon has been appointed as the Acting Inspector General of Police (IGP). President Ranil Wickremesinghe made the appointment as the term of IGP C. D. Wickramaratne ended and was not extended again. President Ranil Wickremesinghe had been trying his best to block Tennakoon from being appointed as the next Inspector General of Police. Minister of Public Security Tiran Alles was determined to have Deshabandu Tennakoon as the next I

29 Nov, 2023

Sajith and Roshan confirm meeting Indian HC

Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa and sacked Sports Minister Roshan Ranasinghe today confirmed meeting Indian High Commissioner Gopal Baglay to discuss the ban on Sri Lanka by the International Cricket Council (ICC). Premadasa told Parliament there was misinformation being spread about the meeting and dismissed claims it was to do with pushing for a Government change in Sri Lanka. He said the meeting was originally scheduled to take place between him and the Indian diplomat. However, Premada

28 Nov, 2023