Police told to record statement from Champika over accident

President instructs Police to prevent kids from being taken to protests

President Ranil Wickremesinghe pointed out that using children as shields in demonstrations is a serious offence according to the law of the country and advised the Sri Lanka Police to take immediate measures to prevent such conduct, the President’s Media Division said. President Wickremesinghe issued these instructions during the special discussion held at the Presidential Secretariat this morning (12) on the protection of children?s rights. Highlighting sub-section 13 of Article 27 of the Co

12 Oct, 2022

Sri Lanka abstains from voting on resolution against Russia

Sri Lanka abstained from voting on a resolution at the United Nations against Russia, which was passed with 143 votes. The UN General Assembly passed the resolution by a large majority, calling on countries not to recognise the four regions of Ukraine which Russia has claimed, following so-called referendums held late last month, and demanding that Moscow reverse course on its “attempted illegal annexation”. The results were 143 Member States in favour, with five voting against, and 35 abstent

13 Oct, 2022

As tensions rise with Azerbaijan, Armenia buys Pinaka rockets & ammunition from India

New Delhi:?Armenia has signed a contract with India for procuring the indigenous Pinaka multi-barrel rocket launchers, unspecified missiles and ammunition, amid its growing tensions with Azerbaijan which is close to Turkey and Pakistan. On Wednesday, Armenia and Azerbaijan accused each other of?violating a cease-fire agreement?that ended two days of conflict this month. Sources in the defence and security establishment confirmed that the government-to-government contract, valued at about Rs 2,

12 Oct, 2022