Airport and Aviation Services takes over ground-handling at BIA

Anger over ‘No Fire Zone’ raid

Human rights activists have condemned the Malaysian Home Ministry for raiding the private screening of a documentary depicting war crimes in Sri Lanka and arresting three activists without following due process, FZ.com reported. They say the raid was uncalled for and accuse the authorities of intimidation. Tenaganita executive director Irene Fernandez said that last night’s incident was purely a show of power and control by those who did not want to allow people to know how a state had become vi

04 Jul, 2013

Cabinet adds 53 to action plan

Cabinet has approved more recommendations Lessons Learned and Reconciliation Commission (LLRC) to be included into the plan of action for implementation. Media Minister and Cabinet spokesman Keheliya Rambukwella said that accordingly 53 LLRC recommendations will be implemented apart from those already being implemented by the committee. The 53 recommendations includes matters related to human rights, Internally Displaced Persons (IDP), issues surrounding North East Muslims, Legal matters and ref

04 Jul, 2013

Grenade found near highway

A grenade was found near the Southern Highway today, the police media unit said. The grenade was found close to the 32.2km mile post near Gelanigama by men clearing grass, the police said. The bomb disposal squad of the police Special Task Force defused the grenade. Investigations are now underway. (Colombo Gazette)?

04 Jul, 2013