Freed 37 Indian fishermen sent back

United States rejoins Human Rights Council as an observer

The United States today announced that it was rejoining the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC). US Secretary Of State, Antony J. Blinken said that the Biden administration has recommitted the United States to a foreign policy centered on democracy, human rights, and equality. He said effective use of multilateral tools is an important element of that vision, and in that regard the President has instructed the Department of State to reengage immediately and robustly with the UN Human Rights Counci

08 Feb, 2021

Special security provided to Sumanthiran withdrawn

By Vyshnavy Velrajh The special security assigned for Tamil National Alliance (TNA) MP M. A. Sumanthiran has been withdrawn from last evening (7). MP Sumanthiran told Colombo Gazette that his special security personnel were removed without prior notice and they had been personally informed to withdraw. The TNA MP said the security personnel were told to withdraw after the completion of the demonstration by Tamil political parties, civil society, and civilians from Pottuvil in Ampara to Polika

08 Feb, 2021

Wages Board approves Rs. 1,000 as daily wage for plantation workers

By Vyshnavy Velrajh The Wages Board of Sri Lanka has approved a daily wage of Rs. 1,000 for plantation workers. The Wages Board has agreed to pay a daily wage of Rs. 900 and a budget allowance of Rs. 100 per day, amounting to the total daily wage of Rs 1,000 that has been repeatedly requested for by plantation workers. Ceylon Workers’ Congress (CWC) Vice President Senthil Thondaman told Colombo Gazette that the proposal put forth by the plantation trade unions had received the support of the

08 Feb, 2021