Mahinda hints at forming a new political party

UN, US, EU raise concerns over recent use of PTA in Sri Lanka

By Easwaran Rutnam The United Nations (UN), the European Union (EU), the United States have raised concerns over the use of the Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA) recently to arrest people in Sri Lanka. Illangai Thamil Arasu Katchi (ITAK) MP Shanakiyan Rasamanickam said that 10 people were arrested under the PTA in Batticaloa this week. They were arrested for holding or attending an event to remember Tamils killed during the war in Sri Lanka. “We are concerned by recent arrests in Northern &

01 Dec, 2023

Six artefacts returned to Sri Lanka to be on public display

Six artefacts returned to Sri Lanka by the Netherlands will be placed on public display at the Colombo National Museum from 5 December. A significant milestone in the intricate tapestry of international relations was woven as a collaborative research endeavour that bridged the historical gap between Sri Lanka and the Netherlands. Six remarkable artefacts, long ensconced in the renowned Rijksmuseum collection in the Netherlands, underwent meticulous scrutiny, leading to a revelation that would

03 Dec, 2023

Controversial preacher Jerome Fernando returns to Sri Lanka

Controversial preacher Jerome Fernando returned to Sri Lanka today after a court order was issued not to arrest him. According to reports,?Pastor Jerome Fernando arrived from Singapore and left the airport through the Golden route of the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA). The?Criminal Investigations Department (CID) is expected to record a statement from Jerome Fernando over a sermon he delivered where he had reportedly been critical of Buddhism and other religions. Minister of Public

29 Nov, 2023