Judge withdraws from Gota case

Indian company wins case over mass counterfeiting in Sri Lanka

The Commercial High Court of the Western Province has granted a landmark interim injunction, which was sought by an Indian company over?mass counterfeiting?in Sri Lanka. The matter, which was held before High Court Judge, Mahinda Samayawardhena, was declared to be a ??textbook case of violation of intellectual property rights??. Jyothy Laboratories Ltd, an Indian multi-product company and leader in local household care industry, has been a victim of mass counterfeiting in Sri Lanka. Its flags

26 Sep, 2017

Opposition questions protection given to Rohingya refugees

The joint opposition today in Parliament questioned the protection given to Rohingya refugees in Sri Lanka. The Police said it had given protection to 30?Rohingya refugees following threats to their lives from a group of monks. Monks from the?Sinhale Jathika Balamuluwa led a mob and surrounded a house in Mount Lavinia where the Rohingya refugees were staying. The monks then entered the house with the Police and live streamed the Police taking the refugees out. Some monks were heard threate

26 Sep, 2017

Special security arrangements for Parliament sittings next week

Special security arrangements are to be in place for Parliament sittings next week, Deputy Speaker Thilanga Sumathipala said today. Sumathipala said that as part of the special security arrangements, the Parliament complex will be checked. He also said that special traffic arrangements will be in place around Parliament. (Colombo Gazette)

26 Sep, 2017